Carmen B. | BSN
Online RN to BSN programs
Carmen B. | BSN
Explore two ways to finish your RN to BSN
Compare between two online RN to BSN program track options to find the one that fits your learning style. Learn at a steady pace with a standard track or accelerate your pace with a competency-based track by earning credit for what you already know. Choose the option that matches your experience, schedule, and goals.
A nursing degree built for the busy
12-14 months
Average program length with 87 transfer credits
33 credits
Total required for degree
12-14 months
Average program length with 87 transfer credits
87 credits
Transfer in eligible RN
and ADN credits
33 credits
Total required for degree
87 credits
Transfer in eligible RN and ADN credits
33 credits
Remain after 87-credit transfer to finish your degree!
33 credits
Total required for degree
33 credits
Remain after 87-credit transfer to finish your degree!
Empowering over 64,000 nursing graduates with accredited degrees
Empowering over 64,000 nursing graduates with accredited degrees
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Susan H. | BSN
Hybrid learning experience
- Flexible online learning that helps you reach your educational goals.
- Clinical hands-on experience with direct care in-person clinical hours. A clinical coordinator will help match you to a healthcare facility in your community.
- Your support team is available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. From day one, you'll have access to an amazing team of people who are dedicated to your educational success.
Choose your RN to BSN—two flexible options
Explore cost and program details or compare program tracks side by side to help you make a choice.
Matt B. | BSN
Learn more about Standard RN to BSN
Requirements: An active, unencumbered RN license
Start Date: April 07
Matt B. | BSN
Evelyn B. | BSN
Learn more about Competency-based RN to BSN
Requirements: An active, unencumbered RN license + 1 year of experience as an RN
Start Date: May 05
Evelyn B. | BSN
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RNs who want a structured, predictable schedule
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Experienced RNs who want a faster completion time and prefer a self-paced format
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Typically 14 months (with 87 transfer credits)
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As little as 12 months (with 87 transfer credits)
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One 5-week course at a time
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Flexible pace— move faster through material you already know
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Structured and faculty led
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More flexible with faculty guidance
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If you have both an active RN and ADN you receive 87 credits If you have an active RN only you receive 40 credits |
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Since the competency-based RN to BSN degree option can be completed for less than $10K, it can’t be combined with other saving opportunities. |
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Estimated program cost: $14K[1]
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Estimated program cost: $9,900[1]
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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[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.
[2] To get your free course, you need to pass your five and start your sixth within a year (365 days) of starting your first course. Once you receive your 6th free course, your year (365 days) will start over.
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Where your BSN can take you
Go beyond your BSN. Explore education goals that can prepare you for additional nursing career opportunities that require master’s level nursing degrees.
- Charge Nurse
- Public Health Nurse (PHN)
- Director of Nursing (DON)
Position yourself after your BSN for clinical nurse leadership positions with an online master’s nursing degree.
Apply an unrelated bachelor’s degree to a nursing master’s degree.
Career story
There were times when my goal seemed so far off, but I did it.”
Dawn Nolan Kerrigan (RN to BSN 2014)
Frequently asked questions about online RN to BSN programs
The competency-based track can be completed in under a year (when you transfer in 87 credits), is less structured and is completed and is self-paced. It also requires a year’s experience as an RN before admission. The standard RN to BSN degree track has a longer duration of 14 months (when you transfer in 87 credits), doesn’t have an experience requirement, is more structured and is led by instructors with weekly due dates. Explore both options to find the right learning style that fits you:
Our standard track RN to BSN online degree program length is as little as 14 months for students who transfer in an associate degree in nursing (ADN). RNs without an ADN will be awarded 40 transfer credits, for an program length of about 2.5 years.
The competency-based track is ideal if you are an experienced professional, prefer to work independently and want control of how fast or slow you complete your courses. You’ll leverage your years of professional knowledge and skills to learn in a flexible environment where you control the pace within every 16-week period. You get faculty guidance when you need it, while you consume learning content faster and around your schedule — all while saving valuable time and money.
The standard RN to BSN track lets you complete your degree at a steady, predictable pace with set due dates and class discussions guided by an instructor. This is ideal if you prefer the flexibility to take courses one at a time and want to collaborate with peers and instructors. Plus, you may can explore additional savng moneyopportunities including employer tuition benefits, community college benefits, or scholarships. Compare learning styles
The competency-based RN to BSN online program track may be completed in a year. This track is ideal for those with required prior work experience and independent learning skills who can learn with less supervision. Learn more about the CBE RN to BSN.
You can transfer up to 87 credits from an ADN. The more credits you transfer, the fewer you’ll need to complete your RN to BSN online program. You also receive a $144 tuition reduction on every 3-credit course. Learn more about the 3+1 pathway. Attendance at eligible community colleges may qualify you for a 6th tuition-free course at University of Phoenix when you successfully complete five courses.
You can check to see if a school you’ve attended is one of our alliance community colleges for transferring credit under this program. Review colleges.
If you plan to complete your RN to BSN online from University of Phoenix, you can complete up to four upper-division nursing courses at University of Phoenix while concurrently enrolled in your community college. You also receive a $144 tuition reduction on every 3-credit course. Learn more about Concurrent Enrollment. Attendance at eligible community colleges may qualify you for a 6th tuition-free course at University of Phoenix when you successfully complete five courses.
You may enroll in up to four specific nursing bachelor’s degree courses concurrently at University of Phoenix if you meet all course prerequisites.
Associate Transfer Tuition Rate
University of Phoenix (“University”) will offer students who have been conferred an associate degree from a college or university with approved institutional accreditation (hereinafter collectively “Eligible Students”) the Associate Transfer Tuition Rate as set forth in the University’s Academic Catalog toward undergraduate coursework. The Associate Transfer Tuition Rate shall not be combined with, nor shall it apply to any other University promotions, scholarships or tuition reduction offers.
Concurrent Enrollment Program Benefits
To be eligible for the following benefit as part of a nursing CEP cohort, there must be an agreement in place between a community college and the University that sets forth a Concurrent Enrollment Program that allows for the Eligible Students to take up to four upper division courses during semester breaks while completing an associate’s degree. Eligible students will receive the University’s Associate Transfer tuition rate, which is a discount of $48 per credit hour off of the University’s standard tuition rate for courses in their bachelor's program. Students in this category will be given a guarantee of these tuition rates until their program completion deadline, unless they change programs or program versions. Eligible students will not be admitted into a University nursing degree program while concurrent enroll in their community college while completing their Associate’s degree program. Students will not be eligible for federal financial aid and will be obligated to pay all University tuition fees and costs with cash (or the equivalent) in accordance with federal laws and regulations. Students will not be eligible for federal financial aid with the University unless or until they are admitted to a University degree program that is eligible for federal financial aid.
If for any reason the CEP Cohort is terminated, a student will no longer be eligible for the Benefit provided and if they desire to continue, they will be responsible for all tuition, fees, and costs at the then current tuition rates as set forth by the University.
Community College Benefit 5+1
The University will offer the following benefit to students who are legally residing in the U.S., have attended an alliance community college and who enroll in a bachelors or masters online degree program, certificate program, concurrent enrollment program or credit-bearing course with the University.
The University will waive the tuition of every 6th course for eligible students from alliance community colleges who enroll in a bachelors or master’s online program, certificate program, concurrent enrollment program or credit-bearing course at the University, and complete 5 courses after the Effective Date as outlined below. This benefit cannot be combined with any other University offer or promotion, excludes competency-based programs the University may offer (e.g. MBA-CB) and will not be applied retroactively. Eligible students are subject to the University’s admission, tuition and academic policies and procedures.
The University will waive the tuition of every sixth (6th) course for eligible students who meet the following criteria:
(i) Identify themselves to University as a current or previous student at an alliance community college.
(ii) Enroll into a University bachelors or master's online degree program, certificate program, concurrent enrollment program or credit-bearing course after the effective date.
(iii) Successfully start and complete five (5) courses after the effective date.
(iv) Enroll and post attendance (as defined in the University Academic Catalog) in the 6th course within a 365-day period commencing from the first date of attendance in the eligible student’s first course after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
(v) Maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days.
For clarity, all eligible students must still meet the above criteria to receive the tuition benefit. Once an eligible student achieves the 6th course tuition waiver, the 365-day period will start again from the first date of attendance in the next course.
If the eligible student does not achieve the 6th course tuition waiver within the initial 365-day period, the 365-day period will commence again from the first date of attendance in the first course after the initial 365-day period expired.
The tuition waiver applies only to the 6th course regardless if the eligible student completes the course.
Please check with an enrollment representative at 844-937-8679 to see if your community college is one of our alliance colleges.