bachelor of science in nursing

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Designed specifically for working registered nurses, our RN to BSN program builds on the clinical experience you already have with a flexible, evidence-based curriculum that fits your schedule and doesn’t require traditional clinical placements. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty who teach every course, and personalized support from enrollment through graduation, you’ll receive an education that’s relevant, practical, and focused on your success.
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8 COURSES

A focused, no-filler curriculum. Each course adds skills you can use.

100% online

Course work you complete from anywhere, around your shifts.

3 semesters

Finish in as little as one year without putting your life on pause.

No Scheduled
Clinical Hours

Flexible completion of practice experience hours.

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bachelors of science in nursing

RN TO BSN curriculum pathway

Designed specifically for working registered nurses, our RN to BSN program builds on the clinical experience you already have with a flexible, evidence-based curriculum that fits your schedule and doesn’t require traditional clinical placements. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty who teach every course, and personalized support from enrollment through graduation, you’ll receive an education that’s relevant, practical, and focused on your success.
COURSE CATEGORY CREDITS
SEMESTER ONE 12
3000 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice: RN to BSN Transition MAJOR 4
3110 Foundational BSN Nursing Concepts MAJOR 4
3210 Global & Population Health MAJOR 4
SEMESTER TWO 11
3310 Systems Based Practice, Healthcare Policy, and Quality and Safety of Care MAJOR 4
4110 Holistic Nursing Care for the BSN, RN MAJOR 4
Elective GENERAL 3
SEMESTER THREE 8
4210 The Professional Nurse as an Emerging Leader MAJOR 4
4310 CU Professional Nursing Synthesis MAJOR 4
TOTAL CREDITS 31