Second Degree BSN Program | Second Degree in Nursing

Q: What is the cost of the second degree BSN program?

Tuition costs for the BSN program can vary depending on your individual situation (i.e. location, finances, etc.). For the second degree BSN at Brookline, we offer a number of financial aid options to qualifying students. Reach out to one of our school representatives for more information.

Second Degree BSN Program Overview

You always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Your bachelor’s degree is proudly hanging on your wall. But, there’s a problem. Your undergraduate degree is in something different, and you’re not ready to commit four more years of college to pursue your life’s true passion. The good news is you don’t have to!

If you have a qualifying college degree, you can enroll in our second degree BSN nursing program and graduate in as little as 16 months. With your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN certification exam and begin your career as a Registered Nurse (RN). To learn more, fill out an information request form today, and one of our friendly admissions representatives will contact you shortly!

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What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?

Registered Nurses (RNs) are healthcare professionals who care for patients, communicate with doctors, and administer medications.

How much do registered nurses get paid?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average salary for Registered Nurses is about $83,000 per year. Registered nurses who earn salaries in the top 10th percentile can make up to $120,000 or more.

Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program. (accessed on 12/22/2022)

How long is the second degree BSN program?

At Brookline College, college graduates with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in as little as 16 months.

What is the cost of the second degree BSN program?

Tuition costs for the second degree BSN program can vary depending on your individual situation (i.e. location, finances, etc.). For the second degree BSN at Brookline, we offer a number of financial aid options to qualifying students. Reach out to one of our school representatives for more information.

What certifications will I be eligible for upon completing the second degree BSN program?

As a BSN nursing graduate, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse. Obtaining an RN license allows you to work as a registered nurse (RN) in the state you chose to take the exam. This pre-licensure nursing program also prepares you to continue your education and earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing.

What classes will I take to earn my BSN?

Students enrolled in the second degree BSN program can expect to take classes in the following subjects:

Health Assessment
Pharmacology
Informatics
Research and Evidence-based Practice
Leadership, Ethics, and Policy in Healthcare
Adult Health

This is a great place to go to school and I feel very fortunate to have been accepted to the accelerated nursing program. The admissions people were the nicest and very helpful. Faculty seem very attentive and helpful with students. The building is very new with state of the art equipment I am looking forward to attending this college in September!

– Jonathan F.

BSN for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates (BDG) Curriculum (70 Credits)

Many of our BSN graduates can transition into entry-level Registered Nursing positions in a short time frame. As a nursing student, you will learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient-care within various clinical settings.

Our 16-month program includes pre-professional nursing training and hands-on instruction in a variety of settings. Our nursing courses consist of classroom and laboratory activities integrated with clinical experiences and up to date simulations.

BSN students also receive clinical experience in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics to supplement their classroom instruction. Our goal is to help you develop the necessary skills and competencies to provide nursing care across the healthcare continuum.

Course Totals	Credit Hours
Course Totals	70

Course	Credit Hours
NUR201 Intro to Nursing	3
NUR202 Fundamentals of Nursing	5
NUR302 Health Assessment	3
NUR304 Gerontological Nursing	3
NUR305 Adult Health I	7
NUR306 Pharmacology I	3
NUR307 Psychiatric Nursing	3
NUR308 OB Nursing	3
NUR310 Evidence Based Practice	3
NUR401 Adult Health II	7
NUR402 Pediatric Nursing	3
NUR403 Community Health	4
NUR404 Pharmacology II	3
NURS405 Health Care Law & Ethics	3
NUR303 Information & Technology	3
NUR406 Leadership	4
NURS407 Clinical Nursing Integration	4
NUR410 Nursing Concepts	3

Course	Credit Hours
BIO225 Pathophysiology	3

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A Career in Nursing

Registered nurses care for patients, communicate with doctors, and administer medications.

Now more than ever, nurses are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031.

By earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you also open the door to greater earning potential within the field of nursing. The BLS reports that the average salary for Registered Nurses is about $83,000 per year. Registered nurses who earn salaries in the top 10th percentile can make up to $120,000 or more.

Second Degree BSN Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into the second degree BSN program, you must have completed the following courses:

Anatomy and Physiology (two courses), a minimum of 6 semester credits
Microbiology, a minimum of 3 semester credits
Developmental or Lifespan Psychology, a minimum of 3 semester credits
Statistics (in any field of study), a minimum of 3 semester credits.

If these classes were not part of your degree, you can complete them at Brookline before entering the second degree BSN program. Brookline College does not have delayed acceptance. Once you’re accepted into the second degree BSN program, you are in! Other schools often won’t accept a student into the Nursing program until after completing a group of required classes and maintaining a cut score GPA.

Applicants are required to take the complete ATI-TEAS admission assessment examination and score a minimum composite of 58.7%. Please visit the College Catalog for all of the admissions requirements.

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4 Schedule & Pass TEAS entrance assessment

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Brookline College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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BSN for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates (BDG) Curriculum (70 Credits)

Get in Touch with Brookline College

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A Career in Nursing

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