RN to BSN

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Program at a Glance

12 Month RN to BSN Degree
120 Total Credits

Clinical Training Experience
Life-Like Simulations

Continuing Education
Credits Earned

On Campus or Online
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RN to BSN Degree Overview

Already a Registered Nurse but looking to elevate your skills and open doors to new opportunities? Our online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program empowers you to seamlessly continue your education while maintaining your current work schedule. And the best part? You can achieve all this in just 12 months.

This flexible program equips you with the essential skills for success in today's healthcare landscape. Through a focus on practical abilities like communication, critical thinking, leadership, and research, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional patient care and navigate complex healthcare environments.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

  • Pursue Career Advancement:
    BSN programs delve into complex healthcare areas like leadership, research, and community health.
  • Health Assessment:
    Improve Health Assessment skills to provide care based on a comprehensive physical exam.
  • Evidence-Based Practice:
    Learning to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make informed decisions about patient care. conducting comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations, patient histories, and vital sign monitorin

University Benefits

Graduate Faster

The year-round RN to BSN online program allows Registered Nurses (RNs) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in just 12-months, enabling you to advance in your field sooner.

Virtual Practicum Experience

Students complete virtual practicums and labs online with lifelike patients and environments. The senior project, done in the student's workplace and guided by a mentor, aims to improve practice and patient care.

Professional Growth

Graduates of the BSN program are well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to assume greater levels of responsibility in the field of nursing.

Campus Locations

Newport News, VA
Online

RN to BSN Curriculum

This program's emphasis is on professional development in communication, critical thinking, community health, and research. RN to BSN students develop leadership skills to manage healthcare teams and improve patient care.

Foundational Nursing

RN to BSN graduates deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through teamwork and cultural competence.

Community Health

Promoting health, disease prevention, collaboration, crisis management and interventions that promote physically safe & healthy environments.

Evidence-Based Practice

Selecting, reading, and critiquing nursing research and the role RN to BSN graduates play in understanding the ethical principles of research.

Leadership in Nursing

RN to BSN students develop leadership skills to manage healthcare teams and improve patient care.

Credit Hours

Course Categories

Description

27

Upper Level Program Curriculum

Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.

5

Interdisciplinary Studies

These courses set you up for college success and beyond.

18

Upper Level Arts and Sciences

Courses which delve into both creative expression and the scientific world, shaping well-rounded thinkers.

50

Total Credit Hours

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Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • A nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Current, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S. from the applicant’s state of residence or from a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN
  • Students who do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement may apply for admission to the RN to BSN program on a provisional status.

Transfer Students

As an RN, we know you’re coming to ECPI University with valuable credits from your previous educational experiences. To maximize on your previous education, we are committed to making the transfer process seamless for you. Our RN-BSN nursing staff evaluate each applicant’s transcript to ensure students receive credit for all previous applicable credits.

Our admission representatives are available to answer your questions about admission requirements and walk you through the application process.

Tuition

ECPI University provides you with individualized support throughout your educational journey beginning with the admissions process. Your admissions representative will work with you to build a schedule that will work with your life and finances, whether that's one class or three. Check out the Net Price Calculator or an estimate of federal and institutional aid. 

RN to BSN Option Costs

RN to BSN Tuition

Tuition

10 Nursing Courses

$12,000

Arts & Sciences Courses*

$250 per credit hour

Resources

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances. Program availability varies by state/location

View tuition and expenses information for the RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option.

Program Outcomes

The RN-BSN program on time completion rate as reported to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 period is 51%.

Programmatic Accreditation

The RN - BSN Nursing education program, Newport News, VA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 - (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN - BSN nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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