RN to BSN Online at NKU

Program Overview

Gain insights into our online RN to BSN program

$9,750 Total Tuition

As few as 10 months Program Duration

30 Credit Hours

Build on your professionalism and passion for helping others by completing your RN to BSN online from Northern Kentucky University. In this 30-credit-hour online nursing program, you will gain the leadership skills you need to continue and excel in your professional practice. This accelerated program offers flexibility to fit your schedule, multiple start dates, and low tuition.

Registered Nurses with a BSN degree can work in a variety of roles in practice areas that include: acute care settings, intensive care units, specialty areas (e.g., pediatrics, maternity, mental health) and community health settings (e.g., schools, clinics, health departments).

In this online RN to BSN program, you will:

Gain an understanding of research focusing on the fundamentals of the research process, levels of evidence, and quality of evidence for nursing practice
Study an overview of models and theories of vulnerability—focusing on social determinants of health, health disparity, and culturally appropriate strategies to address the effects of vulnerability
Examine the foundations of leadership and management theories and concepts in a variety of healthcare settings
Gain an introduction to the concepts and trends in the health informatics field, both locally and nationally
Have the ability to become acquainted with essential topics and processes in genetics, genomics, and molecular biology

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, postgraduate APRN certificate and Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Northern Kentucky University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

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Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of Master of Science in Nursing degrees, a Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and several nursing certificates online. Check out our other online nursing programs.

Tuition

At NKU, our budget-friendly tuition can be paid by the course

Our RN to BSN online program features affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition. All fees are included, and tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Tuition breakdown:

$309 Per Credit Hour

$9,750 Total Tuition

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Program	Per Credit Hour	Required Fees	Total With Fees
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing	$309	$480	$9,750*

*Tuition shown is for the 30 credit hour nursing program and does not include any additional courses that may be needed to meet the requirements for a bachelor’s degree, such as general education. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.

NKU is ranked among the “Best Colleges for Nursing in America” by Niche.com, 2022

Calendar

See how our course calendar fits your schedule

The RN to BSN is convenient and accessible, with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and take note of associated deadlines.

Now Enrolling:

01/02/24 Apply By

01/08/24 Start Classes

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Session	Program Start Date	Application Deadline	Document Deadline	Registration Deadline	Tuition Deadline	Last Class Day
Summer 1	05/08/2023	04/26/2023	05/01/2023	05/04/2023	05/08/2023	06/23/2023
Summer 2	06/26/2023	06/14/2023	06/19/2023	06/22/2023	06/26/2023	08/11/2023
Fall 1	08/21/2023	08/09/2023	08/14/2023	08/18/2023	08/21/2023	10/06/2023
Fall 2	10/18/2023	10/05/2023	10/10/2023	10/13/2023	10/18/2023	12/08/2023
Spring 1	01/08/2024	01/02/2024	01/04/2024	01/05/2024	01/08/2024	02/23/202$
Spring 2	03/11/2024	02/29/2024	03/04/2024	03/08/2024	03/11/2024	04/26/2024

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Admissions

We make it simple to apply to the online RN to BSN program

The admission process is the first step toward earning your RN to BSN online from NKU. Please review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state. Requirements for admission include:

Official transcripts from an associate degree or diploma program in nursing

Official transcripts from all postsecondary work

RN license Required prior to enrollment in nursing courses

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RN to BSN Online Admission Requirements

Official transcripts from an associate degree or diploma program in nursing from a regionally accredited institution
Official transcripts from all postsecondary work
Hold current, unrestricted RN licensure within first semester of admission to RN-BSN program. Proof of RN licensure in state of practice is mandatory prior to enrollment in any nursing course.

Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:

Northern Kentucky University
Office of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099

[email protected]

Admitted students must complete either Introduction to Statistical Methods (STA 205) or Statistics for Business Applications I (STA 212) prior to enrolling in Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (NRP 472).

Courses

Preview the degree plan for our RN-BSN online program

To earn your RN to BSN degree online from NKU, you must complete 10 core nursing courses (30 credit hours) and other courses, including general education, for a total of 120 credit hours.

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Students must have:

37 general education credits
11 health sciences credits
30 RN to BSN credits
23 credits for the NCLEX – block transferred for no cost

You will also receive credits from your Associate Degree in Nursing. The actual number depends on the courses taken and if any of the courses match the aforementioned general education or health sciences credits.

Note: You can receive more than 120 credits if you have a number of additional transferable courses from your ADN. Even if you have 120 credits, you must still have all of the required general education and health sciences courses outlined in the attached document. For example, if you had over 120 credits but were missing the statistics course, you would be required to take the statistics course.

If the following courses have not been completed with a minimum grade of C, they may be completed as corequisites:

One full year of English composition (ENG 101 and ENG 291)
One full year of anatomy and physiology with labs (BIO 208, BIO 208L, BIO 209, BIO 209L)
Microbiology for Health Professionals with Laboratory (BIO 202/BIO 202L)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100)
Life Span Development OR Human Growth and Development (PSY 321 or EDU 300)
Health Care Ethics OR Ethics (PHI 220 OR PHI 200)

Students must take the following courses:

NRP 470: Role Transformation