RN to BSN in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for registered nurses who wants to advance their careers, become more marketable, and open doors to leadership opportunities.

RN to BSN Degree Overview

The shortage of Bachelor’s-prepared RNs continues be a pressing concern for many hospitals and care centers across the nation. Magnet Recognition® from the ANCC helps answer the call by encouraging registered nurses to attain their BSN to increase the proportion of bachelor-prepared professionals. Hospitals with a high percentage of BSN-prepared RNs has better patient outcomes in several categories (Blegen, Goode, Hye Park, Vaughn & Spetz, 2013).

The RN to BSN program builds upon your nursing experience and skills while providing the flexibility to study while you work. 

  • 3 starts a year
  • Full-time or Part-time program
  • Full-time students complete the core curriculum in 1 year
  • Attend virtual immersions
  • Online lectures, demonstrations and exercises, as well as leadership and community health practicum experiences near your home or work
  • Apply to the BSN-DNP after the RN-BSN degree program completion, and finish both programs in as little as 48 months

Next Session

Fall I (Aug 28, 2023)

Estimated Tuition

$500/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

WSCUC

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

CCNE

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees at University of Massachusetts Global are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

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    It was always my goal to become a Nurse Practitioner. I wanted to mentor other nurses who were new to the profession and share my experiences with them.
    Sharon H.
    Doctorate of Nursing Practice
    It was a big sacrifice with two daughters in college and it takes persistence and patience. Brandman* is very supportive of students. They push their students in the right direction and motivate them. It was a positive experience and coming from a family of nurses, that’s saying a lot.
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    Both the faculty and staff members have been very supportive in every way, manifesting their core values in action. Students are accorded the same respect and dignity regardless of their cultural background, color, gender or religion.
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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • Goal statement
    • Three online recommendation forms (preferred) or 3 letters of recommendation with waiver forms.
    • Self evaluation
    • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
    Application Deadlines
    • Fall 1, 2023: June 15, 2023
    • Spring I, 2024: October 15, 2023
    • Summer I, 2024: February 15, 2024
    RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS

    This program is not available to residents of all states. Please contact a University Enrollment Coach for details.

    Entry Option 1 or 2 (full or part-time options)
    • Must have an ADN or ASN from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must also have an ADN or ASN from an ACEN, CCNE, BRN approved nursing program
    • Hold an unencumbered RN license in the state where you plan to do your practicums
    • OR have evidence of a scheduled NCLEX date (which must be passed by the end of the first session enrolled in the RN-BSN program)
    Entry Option 3 or 4 Community College Dual Enrollment

    Must be currently enrolled in a regionally accredited institution and nationally accredited ADN or ASN program.

    Must have an ADN or ASN from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must also have an ADN or ASN from an ACEN, CCNE, BRN approved nursing program

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    Program Curriculum

    • Basic Skills (12 Credits) *

       
      ENGU 103 - Writing Communication I: Writing and Rhetoric

      3
      ENGU 104 - Written Communication II: Writing About Literature

      3
      Quantitative Reasoning

      3
      Oral Communication

      3
      Breadth Requirements (30 credits) *

       
      Humanities:

       
      Select 9 credits from three different areas:

      9
      Communications

       
      English

       
      Fine Arts

       
      Foreign Languages

       
      Humanities

       
      Liberal Studies

       
      Philosophy

       
      Religious Studies

       
      Natural Sciences (12 credits):

       
      Select 12 credits

      12
      Social Sciences (9 credits):

       
      Select 9 credits from 3 different areas:

      9
      Criminal Justice

       
      Early Childhood Education

       
      Economics

       
      History

       
      Marketing

       
      Organizational Leadership

       
      Political Science/Legal Studies

       
      Psychology

       
      Social Science

       
      Social Work

       
      Sociology

       
       Foundation Courses (16 credits)**  
       Written Communication:  
       ENGU 104 - Writing About Literature 3
       Introduction to Chemistry, with a lab:  
       CHMU 101 - Introduction to Chemistry (with a lab) 4
       Introduction to Statistics:  
       MATU 203 - Introduction to Statistics 3
       Growth and Development across the Lifespan   
       PSYU 320 - Human Development across the Lifespan 3
       Humanities (Foreign Language or Sign Language preferred) 3
         
      *

      Students in the RN to BSN degree program must meet the minimum 42 general education credits. Credits are satisfied with the Basic Skill and Breadth Requirements sections.
       ** These credits may be embedded in the block transfer and/or satisfy General Education Requirements for course content. However, if these credits are not embedded in the block transfer, additional credits may be required to meet the 120 total credit hours for the degree. 
    • ENGU 104 Written Communication: Writing About Literature

      3
      CHMU 101 Introduction to Chemistry (with a lab)

      4
      MATU 203 Introduction to Statistics

      3
      PSYU 320 Human Development across the Lifespan

      3
      Humanities (Foreign Language or Sign Language preferred)

      3
      **

      These credits may be embedded in the block transfer and/or satisfy General Education Requirements for course content. However, if these credits are not embedded in the block transfer, additional credits may be required to meet the 120 total credit hours for the degree.
    • NURU 400 Transitions to Inquiry Based Practice: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

      3
      NURU 401 Nursing's Public Image and Professional Issues

      3
      NURU 403 Managing Health Care Reform

      3
      NURU 404 Healthcare Communication and Collaboration

      3
      NURU 405 Evidence-Based Thinking for Scholarship and Practice

      3
      NURU 406 Improving Patient Health Care Outcomes: Quality Care & Patient Safety

      3
      NURU 407 Cultural and Spiritual Diversity in Health and Nursing

      3
      NURU 408 Information, Patient Care, and Decision-Support System Technology

      3
      NURU 409 Understanding Health Issues and Health Delivery in the Community Setting

      3
      NURU 410 Practicum in the Community Setting (96 required practicum hours)

      3
      NURU 411 Transformational Leadership and Management in Nursing

      3
      NURU 412 Practicum in Transformational Leadership and Management in Nursing (80 required practicum hours)

      3

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    Meet Our Faculty

    Vanessa Kalis SNHP

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    Dr. Vanessa Kalis, DNP, ACNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CNS, CHSE, RN

    Associate Professor of Nursing

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    James Morgan DNP, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

    Director, Immersion Planning and Simulation Development and Assistant Professor of Nursing

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    Ruth Milstein DNP, PMHNP-BC, LMHC

    Associate Professor

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    Psychiatric Mental Health
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions about Nursing immersion sessions RN-BNP program? Browse through frequently asked questions about Nursing at UMass Global. 

    RN to BSN

    Do I need to live in or near Irvine, California, to complete my degree?

    No.  Coursework is delivered online with one immersion for RN-BSN students virtually or at the Irvine, California, campus.  Clinical practicum or mentored experiences are attended in the student’s home community. 

    How many credit hours is the RN-BSN degree?

    The University of Massachusetts Global RN to BSN is 36 credits.  In the full-time program, students take two 3-credit courses in each session for one year.  Part-time students take one 3-credit course each session for two years.  Community college students take two 3-credit courses during the summer before their final clinical year of their associate degree and complete the remainder of the credits after graduation with a full-time or part-time option.

    Does the nursing program offer fully online degrees?

    All nursing programs in the Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions are delivered using a blend of online learning and clinical practicum or mentored experiences in a variety of healthcare settings.  During online sessions, students will engage in instructor-guided or self-directed study using live and recorded lectures, demonstrations, tutorials and other activities. This blend of teaching methods provides a rich and engaging learning experience for busy professionals who must juggle school, work and family.

     The RN-BSN program also requires one 3-day Immersion session at the Irvine, California, campus at the beginning of the program. The immersion can be attended virtually.

    What is the length of the RN-BSN program and how do “sessions” compare to a traditional academic semester?

    UMass Global has six sessions each year, two in the fall trimester, two in the spring trimester and two in the summer trimester. Each trimester is considered a unit of eligibility for financial aid. Each session is 8 weeks long. These shorter sessions allow students to focus their study on a small number of courses and still complete a degree in one to three years of study.

    What are the academic and professional entry requirements for the RN-BSN program?

    To enter the RN to BSN program, you must have completed an associate degree in nursing, have an unencumbered RN license or have a NCLEX date.

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