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RN to BSN B.S.N.Bachelor of Science in Nursing

100% ONLINE program with a flat rate tuition of $249/credit hour and NO FEES!

Enhance your career by completing your BSN degree in as few as 12 months.

Convenient 8- and 16-week courses.

Advance your nursing career with NSU’s RN to BSN program. Build on your existing RN experience to gain leadership skills, broaden your clinical knowledge, and open doors to greater opportunities in a high-demand field.

Why Choose Nursing at NSU

GRADUATE WITH FLEXIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY

 

With online convenience, supportive faculty, and pathways designed for working nurses, NSU’s RN to BSN program prepares you to step into leadership roles in hospitals, community health, education, and beyond—expanding where your nursing career can take you.

NSU students gaining real-world experience in nursing and allied health.

AT A GLANCE COURSES

From medication mastery to compassionate patient care, NSU’s BSN courses deliver clinical skills and leadership insights for every stage of your nursing journey.

Dimensions of Professional Nursing

Professional, socioeconomic, ethical, legal, and legislative issues influencing professional nursing practice.

Introduction to Nursing Research for RNs

The research process and its application to evidenced-based practice are examined. Current research studies are critiqued, research findings are evaluated and utilized in clinical practice.

Leadership and Management Practicum for RNs

Exploration and application of leadership and management theories and principles to the delivery of health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

2 NSU Nursing students walking in a hospital hallway

Where A Nursing Degree Can Take You

Lead in hospitals, schools, and communities. NSU’s BSN opens the door to meaningful roles in high-demand fields—and sets you up for graduate-level advancement.

NSU Nursing students learn from instructor in hands-on lab

Critical Care Nurse

Deliver expert care in ICU or emergency settings, handling complex and life-threatening medical situations with confidence.

NSU Nursing students learn from instructor in lab

School Nurse

Promote student wellness, respond to emergencies, and provide care that supports academic success in educational settings.

NSU Nursing students gaining hands-on experience in a Nursing classroom

Travel Nurse

Explore the country while filling critical nursing shortages, gaining flexibility and premium pay in diverse healthcare environments.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Must hold an active unencumbered RN license
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma from an accredited institution
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 for prior college coursework
  • Transcript submission
  • Possibly additional prerequisites (e.g. general education requirements, immunizations, background checks)
students studying on NSU's campus

Articulations

 

Northwestern State University and the following Universities have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for articulation with associate degree in nursing programs. The articulations will allow students to complete their Associate Degree in Nursing and transfer their credit hours to Northwestern State University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

NSU students studying at the new Alost Hall

RN to BSN Program Advising

Program Highlights

NSU’s Nursing program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.

Hands on Learning

Practice life-saving skills in state-of-the-art labs and clinical placements from day one.

Expert Faculty

Learn from experienced nurses and scholars who mentor, challenge, and champion your success.

Career Preparation

Graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and connections to step straight into a rewarding nursing career.

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