Slippery Rock University (SRU)

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public university.

Classes at Slippery Rock run as 8-week sessions to allow maximum flexibility in the lives of busy students. There are two eight-week sessions in each semester. Registered Nurses are able to still work full time while achieving their BSN degree. Those who work part time can add even more courses to their schedule, finishing the program sooner. Students are also able to schedule around work demands without delaying progress in their degrees.

RN to BSN Nursing Program

Slippery Rock University RN to BSN Nursing Program is exclusively online for nurses who have an Associate Degree or Diploma education and would like to continue their studies to a BSN degree. The program will focus on evidence-based decision making, leadership, and use of information technology. The education the student will receive from the BSN program will easily help them transition into graduate level studies.

Students are able to go at a pace that they feel comfortable. Some students like to go part time, whereas others engage full time. The total number of credits for the degree is 39 credits.

Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

• RN associate or diploma degree in Nursing
• Current RN licensure
• Completed 63 or more credits
• 2.5 or higher RN degree GPA

Careers In Nursing As An RN-BSN

• Acute Care
• Behavioral Health
• Clinical Resource Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Critical Care
• Long-term Care
• Nurse Management
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Travel Nursing

Another level of education offered is the School Nurse Certificate program.

School Nurse Certificate Program

This program is an online program that consists of 21 graduate credits including a 100-hour practicum (50 hours elementary and 50 hours secondary) with a Certified School Nurse.

Nurses who complete this program are prepared for a Level I Certification in Pennsylvania as School Nurses.

Students must have a BSN before applying for this program.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited the RN-BSN nursing program.

Slippery Rock University is accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning.

Rankings

MONEY Magazine ranked Slippery Rock University #397 Best Colleges For Your Money (2018-2019).

US News & World Report (2019)

• #90 (tie) in Regional Universities North
• #54 in Best Value Schools
• #25 (tie) in Top Public Schools
• #166 (tie) in Best Online Bachelor's Programs

College Factual (2018-2019)

• #4 Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania
• #55 Best Colleges for the Money (top 20% overall) nationally

The Princeton Review (2018-2019)

NICHE (2019)