# Nursing (RN to BSN) **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Nursing **Sub-Program:** Nursing **Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Nursing **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/rn-to-bsn **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:58+00:00 ## 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 11 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. - **120 Total Credits** — 11 Month RN to BSN Degree - **Life-Like Simulations** — Clinical Training Experience - **Credits Earned** — Continuing Education ### 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 ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Locations - [Newport News, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va) ## 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. ### Program Requirements To receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours, which includes 20 pre-requisite credits and 50 advanced standing credits from the required associate degree or diploma in nursing. The degree completion program consists of 50 semester credits, which can be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters, which is equivalent to 11 months or 45 weeks of instruction for the full-time option (2 courses per term). The program requirements are as follows: #### Upper-Level Courses 27 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [NUR300](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR300 "View NUR300") | [RN-BSN Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR300 "View NUR300") | 1 | | [NUR302](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR302 "View NUR302") | [Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR302 "View NUR302") | 3 | | [NUR321](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR321 "View NUR321") | [Pathophysiology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR321 "View NUR321") | 3 | | [NUR340](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR340 "View NUR340") | [Health Assessment](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR340 "View NUR340") | 4 | | [NUR350](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR350 "View NUR350") | [Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR350 "View NUR350") | 3 | | [NUR430](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR430 "View NUR430") | [Leading and Managing for Innovation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR430 "View NUR430") | 3 | | [NUR443](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR443 "View NUR443") | [Community Health Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR443 "View NUR443") | 4 | | [NUR444L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR444L "View NUR444L") | [Community Health Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR444L "View NUR444L") | 1 | | [NUR456](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR456 "View NUR456") | [Senior Practicum](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR456 "View NUR456") | 3 | | [NUR490](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR490 "View NUR490") | [Nursing Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR490 "View NUR490") | 2 | #### Interdisciplinary Courses 5 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | [Office Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | 2 | | [HCA400](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HCA400 "View HCA400") | [Health Information Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HCA400 "View HCA400") | 3 | #### Upper-Level Arts and Sciences Courses\* 18 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.* | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | [Arts and Sciences Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | 3 | | [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 | | [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | [Advanced Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | 3 | | [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | [Statistics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | 3 | | [PSY300](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY300 "View PSY300") | [Human Growth and Development](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY300 "View PSY300") | 3 | | [SOC100](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/SOC100 "View SOC100") | [Introduction to Sociology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/SOC100 "View SOC100") | 3 | ## 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](https://financialplanningtool.ecpi.edu/ "Visit Financial Planning Tool") 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](https://www.ecpi.edu/tuition "View Tuition Overview page") 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)](https://www.acenursing.org/) for the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 period is 51%. document.querySelectorAll('.inner.campus-locations .field.field--name-field-degree-locations.field--type-entity-reference.field--label-above.field\_\_items.field\_\_item').forEach(el => { el.style.display = 'none'; }); ## 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. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation). ## 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](http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm "View disclosure Information for ACEN")