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Penn State Worthington Scranton offers the Associate Degree in Nursing (2NURS) to become an RN, and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (NURN) for RN to BSN students. 


Penn State Worthington Scranton Associate Degree Nursing (2NURS)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE A.S. DEGREE IN NURSING 

The associate degree program in Nursing, offered since 1992 at Penn State Worthington Scranton, provides preparation for the registered nurse licensure examination. 

As part of Penn State's School of Nursing, the program helps students prepare to find positions primarily in hospitals and long care facilities.

As nursing professionals, graduates collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines to:

  • provide direct care to patients
  • help clients develop healthy lifestyles

Areas of Specialization

A graduate with an associate degree in nursing from Penn State Worthington Scranton may find employment in many different specialty areas:

  • maternity and newborn
  • pediatric
  • psychiatric
  • acute medical and surgical
  • chronic medical and surgical & prehabilitation
  • long term care 

Penn State Worthington Scranton RN to BSN

Penn State Worthington Scranton’s bachelor degree program in Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing.

 The BSN program is designed for registered nurses who want to pursue a baccalaureate degree. If you are already a registered nurse and have completed your associate degree or received a nursing diploma, you are an ideal candidate for this program.

In the BSN program, you will have the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Focusing on advanced nursing skills, knowledge, and values, the program will help you learn to evaluate clients’ health patterns and needs and guide them to choose healthy behaviors and lifestyles. You can collaborate with faculty to design clinical experiences that meet individual needs.

Accelerated Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Flexibility and Individual Attention

The faculty at Penn State Worthington Scranton recognize the special needs of the returning RN adult learner. Class days and times are scheduled based on student recommendations. Clinical experiences provide a wide variety of options geared to the unique demands of registered nurses who work evening and night shifts.

Penn State acknowledges both previous learning and continuing education achievements that the returning RN brings to the University.  Advanced standing credit (33 credits) can be granted to those RNs who meet established criteria. Credits can also be awarded for prior experience and clinical expertise.  In addition, the faculty work independently with students to design special alternative options that satisfy course requirements.