FAQs | Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING: RN TO BSN

Frequently Asked Questions

RN to BSN quick summary

45 total credits
Flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time)
Online and in-person options
Not cohorted – progress at your own pace

The RN to BSN curriculum focuses on advancing your knowledge and skills in:

Leadership and management
Care coordination and interprofessional collaboration
Population and public health
Evidence-based practice and research
Health equity and care of vulnerable populations
Professional development and lifelong learning

Admission is competitive and based on a points system, which may include:

GPA
Resume
Goal statement

Applicants are required to attend a program briefing prior to applying. Please refer to the program webpage for briefing dates, application deadlines and details.

This program does not include traditional clinical hours. Instead, you will complete preceptorship at the end of your program in NURS 406. There are 100 hours minimum required for preceptorship.

Can I complete preceptorship in my workplace? Possibly, it depends on the nature of your work, and can be evaluated closer to your enrollment in NURS 406.

Courses are designed for working nurses and offered in a flexible, Hyflex format, including:

Online (asynchronous or synchronous) coursework or you can attend in-person at the Mount Vernon campus. Classes will be held in later afternoon and evening.

Tuition is based on the college’s per-credit bachelor’s degree rate. The program consists of approximately 45 credits, making it an affordable pathway to earning your BSN.
For current tuition and fees, please visit the tuition rates and fees website.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a degree that builds on your RN education and experience. It expands your knowledge in leadership, population health, and evidence-based practice while preparing you for broader roles in today’s healthcare system. The program aligns with national standards from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and National League for Nursing.

Earning a BSN can help you: