Why a B.S.N Degree? - Shorter University

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree has many benefits. With a B.S.N., graduates will have the strong science foundation that hospitals look for in their nursing staff.

The B.S.N. is generally required for leadership positions within the health care systems and is required for nurses interested in seeking advanced degrees and professional opportunities, including:

• Nurse Anesthetist

• Mid-Wife

• Wound Care Specialist

• Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Educator

The B.S.N. at Shorter University

Shorter University is the perfect place for you to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The nursing program will go hand-in-hand with our mission as a Christian university to serve and minister to the needs of others.

In addition, Shorter University is located in Rome, Georgia, which has been rated No. 1 in health care out of 193 small cities in the United States. Rome is home to more physicians per capita than any other city in Georgia and serves as a health care center for a regional population of more than a half million people. That translates into countless opportunities for internships and hands-on experience in the medical community.

The baccalaureate program in nursing at Shorter University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 887-6791.