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Program:
Nursing

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Length of Program:
Full-time: 3 semesters Part-time: 5 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions


Ranked #1 by RegisteredNursing.org, 
2025

Degree Overview

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has a tremendous reputation for its level of academic excellence, proficiency in online education, customizable and accelerated study options and small student-to-faculty ratio. The curriculum includes a series of core and nursing courses related to evidence-based practice, leadership and population health, which provides students with advanced knowledge to prepare them to be leaders in the nursing field.

With the goal of preparing well-educated and highly skilled advanced practice nurses, the program is designed to align with the core competencies outlined by the Institute of Medicine. Application to real-world scenarios is emphasized through coursework and faculty-led class discussions, so you may begin applying what you learn as it’s taught in the classroom.

Upon successful completion of the RN to BSN program, your enhanced knowledge can lead to advanced opportunities in the nursing field, as well as serve as a pathway toward a career as a nurse practitioner or nursing instructor, administrator or researcher.

Admissions Requirements 

Applicants must first meet all basic admissions criteria for ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï to have your file reviewed by the committee:

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA for math and science courses.

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Advanced Standing Credit

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per . Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

How we prepare
the best

  • Start dates for every semester
  • Nationally accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Theory coursework 100% online
  • Degree attainable in less than a year
  • Flexible course scheduling with part- and full-time options available
  • Practicum hours may be completed in or near your hometown
  • Portfolio option to earn credit for your experience in community health, nursing leadership or research

Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

General Education Courses

(9 semester hours ) **Note: Upon successful completion of NRS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices, the student will receive three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation credit for a total of 6 semester credit hours.

Courses Semester Hours
3
3
0
Total Semester Hours 6
Core Courses

(9 semester hours) Must be taken at ºÚÁϳԹÏ

Courses Semester Hours
3
3
3
Total Semester Hours 9
Major Courses

(19 semester hours) RN to BSN students with two or more years of work experience and expertise in leadership, population health, or evidence-based nursing may portfolio for validation credit in one of the following nursing courses (NRS 352, NRS 475 or NRS 481).

Courses Semester Hours
1
3
3
2
3
3
4
Total Semester Hours 19

Total Semester Hours in Program 120 (83 hours may be granted through validation)

Note: NRS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices (three semester hours) must be taken at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and prior to taking 400 level nursing theory and clinical courses.

Nursing courses are offered through online education. Clinical applications may be completed at the student’s workplace with faculty approval and if clinical competencies can be met.

Tuition and Fees

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
RN to BSN - Undergraduate Nursing Courses $345 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each
Program Fee $200 / semester
Technology Fee $350 / semester

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view .

Career Overview

Median Salary

$86,070 annual
Payscale.com, 2024

Job Outlook

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Career Options

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