The goal of EMU RN-BS in nursing program is to graduate nurses
who have the capacity to develop a personal art of nursing that grows from an excellent knowledge base,
their own personal resources, a sense of the sacred in moments and places
and a profound sense of respect for all people.
RN to BS in Nursing
The RN-BS in Nursing program attempts to accommodate the educational needs and lifestyles of adult students. It is designed to fit people who already have full lives with professional and/or family commitments. The Baccalaureate degree earned through this program has the following features:
Offered in Hybrid and online formats
Develops community through a cohort model
Capitalizes on the experiences and skills of adult learners
Offers General Education courses to meet requirements over and above the required core courses
RN to BS in Nursing Advisory Committee Members:
Juanita Angelini, Lancaster PA
Trudy Bauer, Lancaster, PA
Eva Bering, Lancaster, PA
Tina Citro, Ephrata, PA
Heidi McMullen, Lebanon, PA
Carmen Miller, Lancaster, PA
Certifications in Nursing
School Nurse Certification - this post-baccalaureate program consists of 13 credits of coursework, including a practicum, leading to a certificate. Courses are offered online and in a blended format. The certification can be taken as part of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with the school nurse track. The certification is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Faith Community Nurse Certification - Faith Community Nurses assist the members of their faith community to maintain and/or regain wholeness in body, mind and spirit. This course is certified through the Westburg Institute.
Our advanced nursing education program runs fall, spring and summer semesters, and offers a 24-month full-time/48-month part-time, 37 credit hour, online Master’s Program in Nursing. Both tracks prepare graduates to lead and collaborate within complex health care systems.