Due to high demand for affordable nursing degrees, a new article on the Cheap Nurse Degrees website profiles the cheapest and best RN-BSN programs in the U.S. Hundreds of accredited nursing schools were considered for the piece, but only the "30 Best Affordable RN-BSN Degree Programs" made the list. The University of Vermont ranked 12th on the list.The article makes a concise platform for users to compare degree programs, and it adds informative value to Cheap Nurse Degrees' overall guide to affordable schools.
The search for 30 cheap and affordable nursing schools started with the entire list of fully accredited RN-BSN degree programs inthe United States. Any programs costing more than$22,000per semester (net) were then eliminated to keep costs low. Editors evaluated the remaining schools with a rigorous grading system that included multiple data factors. The article fully explains the many reasons why each of the RN-BSN programs merits inclusion.
"This is a quantified look at the best programs under$22,000per year net cost," said editorGerald Holder. "They represent the highest value among programs of their kind in the U.S."
Specially trained nurses are in critical demand in a number of growing medical fields, according to federal labor statistics. BSN-qualified nurses are needed in emergency room care, preventive care, social work, gerontology, administration and many other areas. As the nursing profession continues to gain momentum, Registered Nurses (RNs) can prepare for higher-level positions by upgrading to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) status.
U.S.-based nursing programs can vary greatly in quality and affordability. According to the Cheap Nurse Degrees article, the high cost of higher education is an issue for many RNs. In addition, working nurses often prefer highly flexible learning options, such as online nursing courses. For these reasons, the new article features only top-quality Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs that are both cheap and flexible, including some online options. For the complete article about "30 Best Affordable RN-BSN Degree Programs", visit this URL:http://www.cheapnursedegrees.com/best-rn-bsn-programs/
Following is the ranking for 30 top universities with affordable RN-BSN degrees as shown in the article. Schools are sorted from highest to lowest according to net tuition price (minus average financial aid package):
30.Valparaiso University:Valparaiso, Indiana
29.University of Evansville:Evansville, Indiana
28.Trinity College:Rock Island, Illinois
27.Concordia University - Portland:Portland, Oregon
26.Temple University:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
25.Elmhurst College:Elmhurst, Illinois
24.Gannon University:Erie, Pennsylvania
23.Goshen College:Goshen, Indiana
22.Walsh University:North Canton, Ohio
21.Mercer University: Atlanta, Georgia
20.West Chester University of Pennsylvania:West Chester, Pennsylvania
19.Lewis University:Romeoville, Illinois
18.Bethel College: Mishawaka, Indiana
17.Aurora University:Aurora, Illinois
16.College of Mount Saint Joseph: Cincinnati, Ohio
15.Salisbury University:Salisbury, Maryland
14.Clemson University:Clemson, South Carolina
13.Waynesburg College:Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
12.University of Vermont:Burlington, Vermont
11.University of Texas - Austin:Austin, Texas
10.University of Central Florida:Orlando, Florida
9.Michigan State University: East Lansing,Michigan
8.James Madison University:Harrisonburg, Virginia
7.Boise State University:Boise, Idaho
6.Sonoma State University:Rohnert Park, California
5.University of North Florida:Jacksonville, Florida
4.University of Colorado: Denver,Colorado
3.Colorado State University: Pueblo,Colorado
2.University of Arkansas: Fayetteville,Arkansas
1.Louisiana State University:New Orleans, Louisiana
Source: HOUSTON,Oct. 6, 2014/PRNewswire/ --Cheap Nurse Degrees is an online compilation of rankings and recommendations for the best affordable nursing degree programs available. The site offers free and factual information about nursing careers, jobs, certifications, scholarships, education and more.www.cheapnursedegrees.com