# Choose two ways to an RN to BSN

**With an active RN and ADN:**

Earn a competency-based BSN in less than a year for under 10K

Complete a standard BSN in as little as 14 months for about 14K

**With an active RN and ADN:**

Earn a competency-based BSN in less than a year for under 10K

Complete a standard BSN in as little as 14 months for about 14K

Evelin B. | BSN

## Pursue your education with confidence

Enroll for a powerful combination of career guidance, personal support and flexible learning opportunities — with options to help save time and money on your degree.

### Why University of Phoenix

**Flexibility**Choose a flexible track that best fits your schedule, learning preferences, and experience, whether you prefer a structured course format or a shorter time frame approach.

**Savings**Transfer in  87 credits with an active RN and ADN. Add savings such as the Phoenix âScholarship and Community College Alliance Pathways with a standard RN to BSN program to save you more.

**Accreditation**The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program 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.

**Flexibility **

Choose a flexible track that best fits your schedule, learning preferences, and experience, whether you prefer a structured course format or a shorter time frame approach.

**Savings**

Transfer in  87 credits with an active RN and ADN. Add savings such as the Phoenix®Scholarship and Community College Alliance Pathways with a standard RN to BSN program to save you more.

**Accreditation**

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program 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.

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## Which RN to BSN is right for you? 

1. Standard RN to BSN
2. Compare with the Competency-based RN to BSN
Standard RN to BSN
Carmen B. | BSN

Carmen B. | BSN

### Standard RN to BSN track

This could be a good fit for you if you prefer a structured, predictable schedule and you want one 5-week course at a time.

- With an active RN and ADN you receive 87 transfer credits
- Finish in as little as 14 months
- Eligible for additional savings including employer benefits, community college alliance savings or the Phoenix Scholarship
- Costs about 14K[[1]](#disclaimer1)
Requirements and details:
- Active RN unencumbered license in state of residence
Compare with the Competency-based RN to BSN
Carmen B. | BSN

Carmen B. | BSN

### Competency-based RN to BSN track

This could be a good fit for you if you are an experienced RN who wants faster completion time and you prefer a self-paced format.

- With an active RN and ADN you receive 87 transfer credits
- Finish in as little as 12 months
- Costs under 10K[[1]](#disclaimer1)
[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information/)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information/)Requirements and details:
- Active RN unencumbered license in state of residence
- One year of experience as an RN

[1] Standard track RN to BSN with 87 transfer credits: $350/credit x 3 credits + $170 resource fee = $1,220 per course x 11 courses =Estimated program cost of $14K. Competency-based track RN to BSN with 87 transfer credits:   $300 x 3 credits x 11 courses - no resource fees =Estimated program cost: $9,900.

## Career relevant skills with real-world value

### See where an RN to BSN can take you

#### What you’ll learn:

Some courses in this program:

- Public Health: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Health Information Technology for Nursing
- Research Outcomes Management for Practicing Nurses
- Professional Nursing Leadership Perspectives

#### Skills you’ll earn:

Top skills learned in this program:

- Business Management for Nursing Professionals
- Communications
- Compassion in Population Health
- Coordinating Safe Care

#### Career opportunities:

A BSN can prepare you for:

- Charge Nurse
- Public Health Nurse (PHN)
- Director of Nursing (DON)

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## career story

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There were times when my goal seemed so far off, but I did it.”

**Dawn Nolan Kerrigan, RN to BSN 2014**

[Read Dawn's journey](/blog/alumna-dawn-nolan-kerrigan.html)