Eastern Michigan University Faculty

"The advice I would give to those considering this online degree is really engage with the materials and your classmates; just because it's an online environment doesn't mean you can't connect with your instructors and classmates."

"Ask questions and do your homework; not all online programs are equivalent and ‘online' doesn't mean online when it comes to completing practice hours for some degrees. Also, make sure you know what you can/want to do with your degree when you finish."

"You will be very surprised at how much you are going to learn that will improve the nursing care you provide. I have found this to be true of nearly all nurses who have returned for their BSN (often reluctantly). At the end of the program, they all wish they had started this program earlier in their career. Just do it!!"

"The advice I'd give to those considering the RN to BSN online program is that you must be willing and able to converse in the online environment and make note of all deadlines on a calendar as online weeks move fast."

"Have confidence that you will complete this program. The professors are excellent and truly care about our students and want them to be successful. It will be worth it in the end."

"Students will learn how to improve collaboration with health care interprofessional team members, how it can improve patient care, and how the diversity in interprofessional contributes to their adaptability and sustainability."

"I began teaching in the RN to BSN program to help students further their nursing education. I too, went through the program as a full-time employee. I had professors that pushed me to do my best, continue to learn, improve, and understand those elements outside of the patient's bedside. I want to assist those individuals devoted to furthering their education."

"Students will develop proficiency in reading and writing in academic Nursing genres."

"By the end of the semester, the student will be able to reflect on how the new knowledge of self-care can be incorporated into their lives at home, workplace and the community to decrease stress and overcome barriers."

"This program helps nurses to advance in their career with critical-thinking skills."

"The advice I would give to those considering the RN-to-BSN online program is you should be self-motivated, but the faculty is supportive; seek help if you need it."

"Students are expected to learn elements of professional nursing practice and professional writing skills in my classes."

"Communication of my passion for nursing and nursing education is the key to helping our future and current nurses become the best they can be."

"The courses move extremely fast. Buckle in, hang on tight, don't get behind—and you WILL succeed."

"Try it. It is very challenging to balance all that life throws your way while working, having a family, and going to school, but it is only a limited-time commitment. The semesters fly by, and before you know it, you will have your degree."

"… expect the unexpected. Be flexible and patient. Be ready to be challenged. Expect that you are going to put in many hours. Know that you will get out of this online degree program what you put into it. Connect with your professors."

"To be successful, a nurse needs a solid background in assessment skills with an understanding of human response to illness and principles of biobehavioral nursing, an ability to identify health patterns quickly, empathy towards all and a strong passion to make a difference."