Student Spotlight: RN-BSN Graduate Answers All of Our Questions
Meet Daniel Campanelli! Daniel is a May 2023 graduate of our 100% online RN-BSN program. We caught up with Daniel to ask him a few questions about his experience with our program – let’s read his responses below!
Why did you select UofL online, and specifically the RN-BSN track?
Daniel: There are so many RN-BSN programs out there and they all looked the same. But I was specifically looking for an affordable and well-known school to obtain my BSN and UofL was the only college out of all the ones I looked at that offered the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Working as a nurse already, I had to choose the online format because I didn’t have the time to go to an actual classroom and the schools in Maryland, where I live were way too expensive. That combined with a curriculum that really stood out to me were my deciding factors.
What did you enjoy most about the program?
Daniel: The faculty. They were so down-to-earth and professional with me when it came to helping me understand what was expected of me in the classes. They really kept me motivated when things got tough. I also really enjoyed the final practicum, which allowed me to learn a lot about refugee healthcare.
Do you feel the program provided you with the skills and experience necessary to be successful in your career?
Daniel: Yes. There’s a big difference between just becoming a nurse with patient care skills and advancing your knowledge to include research and evidence-based practices. Anyone can learn how to assess a patient, but it takes advanced knowledge and education to go the extra mile to ask why things are the way they are with certain health conditions and patient populations.
Would you recommend the program? If so, why?
Daniel: 100% yes. Again, the cost and the fact that Louisville is a well-known school are two things that can’t be discounted. Anyone who enrolls in this RN-BSN program will be in for a real treat of knowledge and experience.
What would you tell others considering this program?
Daniel: Don’t be afraid to take the leap into this advanced program. On the surface, it looks daunting and tough, but that’s because it is. Nursing education is never going to be easy. But finding a program like this where you can really settle in and interact with faculty that truly care about how you’re doing and don’t see you as just another face behind a computer is something you don’t find in some other online programs.
Where are you currently working/what’s next in life for you?
Daniel: I am currently working as an orthopedic and spine trauma nurse in Virginia at Inova Fairfax Hospital, which is just outside of Washington D.C. In the future, I hope to become a nurse practitioner and relocate back to New York (where I’m originally from).
We are thankful to Daniel for his thoughtful answers to our questions! You can learn more about our 100% online RN-BSN program by clicking here.
