Nursing RN to BSN Online

If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with an associate degree in nursing, you are eligible for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  Of the 124 BSN program credits, up to 92 can be transferred, including up to 30 for NCLEX. The BSN adds 32 credits which can be completed in one to two years. Meet current employment requirements, complete your professional growth, and prepare for graduate school with this BSN, fully online.

OVERVIEW

Program Type: Bachelor's degree
BSN Major:  32 credits (RN & electives to 120 total)
Online Format: Asynchronous & interactive online
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.

 

OUTCOMES

You will learn to:

• Apply Christian values and health principles to restore humans to the image of God.
• Be culturally aware, sensitive, and appropriate in nursing practice.
• Foster open and effective communication.
• Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, judgment, and evidence-based practice in patient-centered care.
• Apply leadership concepts, advocacy principles, and decision-making in patient care.
• Build professional team skills to achieve quality patient care.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Official high school, RN, and other accredited USA transcripts
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Current NCLEX-RN license & AHA CPR certification
• Clear criminal background check & drug screen
• Current immunizations: MMR1&2, T-dap
• Tests: TB skin, Hepatitis B, varicella-zoster

The School of Nursing RN-BSN application is separate. Details are emailed once you are admitted to Andrews University. Learn more:

• Undergraduate Admission Policy
• School of Nursing Webpage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS

• Application fee: $30
• Tuition: $490 per credit (1-4 cr per class)
• Distance degree fee: $165 per semester
• Textbook estimate: $200 per class
• Financial aid, scholarships & payment plans available
• Additional fees may apply
• Contact a financial advisor

CAREER CONNECTIONS

• Hospital care (surgical, acute, etc.)
• Pediatric health
• Mental health
• Women's health
• Health/medical industry
• Education
• Administration and management

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR—32 credits

NRSG 305 Health Assessment
NRSG 315 Pathophysiology
NRSG 433 Leadership in Nursing Practice
NRSG 438 Mission Service in Nursing
NRSG 443 Nursing Informatics
NRSG 445 Nursing Research
NRSG 450 Community Nursing
NRSG 466 Wellness & Restoration II

CORE EXPERIENCE—43 credits 

Credits transferred for RN, awarded for NCLEX 
MTA (or other state equivalent) credits
Religion: PBHL 440 & NRSG 438
Math: STAT 285, major cognate
Wellness: HLED 135, transfer or prior learning
 

ELECTIVES

As needed, to a minimum of 120 credits

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