FAQ'S FOR RN TO BSN

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What is the cost of the RN-BSN online program at Andrews University?

The cost is discounted rate for institutions having MOU agreements with Andrews University (Corewell Lakeland, Bronson Health,  Advent Health/Great Lakes Region, Lake Michigan College, Oakland Community College, Southwest Michigan College ) Graduates of these colleges are eligible for this same discounted rate when applying for enrollment within 36 months of passing NCLEX. *call for details 

Without MOU agreement the cost is found here:
bulletin.andrews.edu/content

Be sure top right hand corner of page matches current academic year. See left margin and click on ‘Financial Information’, click on ‘General Financial Information’, scroll down to Estimated Costs for Distance Degree & Guest Students, RN-BSN Completion 

Are there any additional costs? 

Text book materials, Distance Fee per semester

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Be sure that top right hand corner of web page matches current academic year. Left margin ‘Financial Information’, click on ‘General Financial Information’, scroll down to Estimated Costs for Distance Degree & Guest Students/ Fees  

What about General Education requirements? 

General Education requirements are based on the  individual’s transcript evaluation. General education credits will be discounted at the same price. 

Eligible students coming from Associate degree programs with whom we have an ‘MOU’ (Lake Michigan College, Oakland Community College, Southwest Michigan College) would not anticipate additional general education classes because their curriculum has already been evaluated. 

What is the number of credits required to complete the program? 

The baccalaureate degree program requires 124 credits. The core nursing RN-BSN program is 32 credits.  

**Students can transfer in as many as 92 college credits towards their 124 required 

***up to 30 credits will be awarded for passing NCLEX (included in the 92) 

*Students may complete the program in as little as 3 semesters or can spread over 6 semesters (12 months, 16 months, 24 months) 

For more details, See AU Bulletin
bulletin.andrews.edu/preview_program

BE sure that academic year at top right hand corner of web page is accurate. If not, click dropdown menu to find correct year/ click on ‘Programs by Degree’ in left margin/Bachelors/Nursing BSN (RN to BSN, online). Scroll down to ‘Additional Information’, Credit for prior learning.

When can I apply? 
Applications are ‘rolling’, with classes beginning in Fall, Spring and Summer. See application deadlines on main nursing page www.andrews.edu/chhs/nursing
How can I apply? 
Apply from main nursing page (within navy banner that has application deadlines):
www.andrews.edu/chhs/nursing 
Who can apply? See program website

www.andrews.edu/chhs/nursing. Students who have an active RN (Registered Nurse) license, with an ‘associate degree’ (AAS, AS) in Nursing are eligible for admission. Students applying from states where we have permission to offer practicum experiences, are welcome to apply. Please see list of states:

www.andrews.edu/nursing/generallicensuredisclosure. Students may call us for clarification if they fall outside of the parameters noted above.

What type of online education is Andrews University providing? 
Students can complete the courses in the comfort of their own homes at their convenience. This is asynchronous learning. Andrews University is offering one (1) to two (2) courses at a time to make it easy on your work and home life. These are generally eight-week course segments (although there are a couple full semester courses also) offered each semester, with short breaks in between. 
What if I have further questions? 
Call 269-471-3311 or email Bachelor of Science Nursing rn-bsn@andrews.edu