Bachelor's degree

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Location:

14 months*

Approximate Program Length

120

Total Credits

$350

Cost per Credit

Online & campus

Format

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Prepare to enhance your nursing practice, faster. Courses in this program are 5 weeks long. Equip yourself with professional, post-licensure nursing skills while balancing the demands of work and life.

*Those transferring an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may complete their program in 14 months. At the time of official evaluation students will be awarded 87 total credits from their ADN and valid unrestricted/unencumbered RN license. RNs without an ADN transfer will be awarded 40 total credits and may complete their degree in 2.5 years.

Apply clinical reasoning and clinical judgment using evidence-based practice
Manage healthcare resources
Apply leadership and management skills
Practice in community and public health settings
Integrate professional standards and ethical and legal conduct throughout nursing practice

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Courses

1

Course at a time

5

Weeks per course

10

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 120 credits* to complete this RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

33 Required Course of Study Credits (11 core courses)

Here’s where you’ll pick up the majority of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

47 General Education Credits

These lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in nursing — they’re useful in daily life.

0 Elective Courses

40 Lower Division Nursing Credits

Students receive 40 lower division nursing credits for having their active, unencumbered RN licensure.

Core Courses:

NSG/302: PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE AND PRACTICE
NSG/416: THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS
HSN/376: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR NURSING
NSG/451: PROFESSIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
NSG/456: RESEARCH OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT FOR THE PRACTICING NURSE
NSG/426: INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE: ETHIC AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
HSN/476: HEALTHCARE POLICY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NSG/486: PUBLIC HEALTH: HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
NSG/482: PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
NSG/468: INFLUENCING QUALITY WITHIN HEALTHCARE
NSG/498: SENIOR LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

General Education Courses:

ENG/110: ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENG/210: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
SCI/220T: HUMAN NUTRITION
SCI/163T: ELEMENTS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
ENV/100T: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Elective Courses:

What you'll learn

When you earn your RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Evidence-based holistic patient care
Health promotion for diverse individuals, families and populations
Professional standards and ethical and legal conduct
Health policy to influence quality patient care
Patient care communication and healthcare information technology
Interprofessional care coordination strategies

Schedule

Both the on campus and online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing feature the same courses, and your academic advisor will help you schedule them. Please note that on campus students are required to physically attend class one day a week, typically from 6-10 pm.

Program Purpose Statement

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a post-licensure education program designed for nurses with active, unencumbered RN licensure who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the professional field of nursing. The program is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of registered nurses and prepare them as generalists who are able to apply critical thinking, professional skills and knowledge to patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary range ²

$56-98k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

416

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Salary range ²

$65-89k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

58842

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

An RN to BSN can prepare you to be a:

Charge nurse
Public health nurse
Director of nursing

12 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for registered nurses is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Tuition

Paying for school

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

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Credit transfer made easy

Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution.

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Get credit for what you already know

Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit.

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Your prior credits can cover up to 75% of your bachelor’s degree to help you graduate in as little as a year.

75%

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online or campus-based learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Faculty & Accreditation

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Programmatic accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and this program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Real-world faculty

25

Average years of industry experience

7

Chief Executive Officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

As I meet people, if there's something I can do to help them figure out how to get on the path that they want to get on, then I feel honored to be able to do that.”

Dr. Kimberly Long

Faculty, College of Nursing

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