RN to BSN Online
This program is designed for intellectually curious, compassionate, globally aware nurses seeking to advance their education, practice, and career.
Overview
Get to know the online RN to BSN track at Nevada State
Our online RN to BSN track at Nevada State University will prepare you to better support the whole patient, families, communities, and societies through a caring-healing nursing practice.
Uniquely grounded in the principles of Dr. Jean Watson's "Theory of Human Caring," the online RN to BSN track at Nevada State University includes application of both the art and science of nursing.
Caring Science serves as the foundation for each nursing course to guide you to a more mindful, authentic healing-caring practice.
Benefits of the RN to BSN Track
- Admission decisions within 24 to 48 hours
- Block transfer of 38 General Education credits*
- 37 Prior Learning Credits for the NCLEX*
- 90% of our faculty are certified as online instructors
Enhanced nursing career opportunities
- Through this track, you will learn to be a collaborative leader and emerge as a more confident nursing professional. Because of the School of Nursing's emphasis on compassion, equanimity, and holistic practice, graduates can lead patients and colleagues into the contemporary practice of authentic healing-caring practice.
- Through this track, you will learn to be a collaborative leader and emerge as a more confident nursing professional. Because of the School of Nursing's emphasis on compassion, equanimity, and holistic practice, graduates can lead patients and colleagues into the contemporary practice of authentic healing-caring practice.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Nevada State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Caring practice incorporates cultural sensitivity and humility, professionalism, leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, and expert clinical reasoning in the context of evidence-based practice to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care.
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Tuition
Find out how and when to pay
Nevada State University offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for both in- and out-of-state students. The RN to BSN online track has an in-state tuition of $8,010 (including fees) and an out-of-state tuition of $8,900 (including fees), plus a one-time $30 application fee.
Tuition breakdown:
Online RN to BSN Track Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Nevada State University is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education.
Note: Price does not include cost of general education courses and is subject to change annualy.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $222.50 | $8,010 |
Financial Aid
Nevada State University is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility. With access to numerous federal and school-based financial aid resources, don't let finances be a barrier to your education and career goals.
Our online RN to BSN track is financial aid eligible. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester and meet any other financial aid requirements.
Students who wish to apply for Federal & State financial aid must complete a FAFSA application as early as possible, 4-6 weeks before the intended Start Date if at all possible.
To apply for financial aid, including grants and federal loans, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 041143. Find additional information and deadlines.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nevada State University Financial Aid Services at 702-992-2150 or email [email protected].
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Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
See milestones to guide your student journey
Nevada State University offers multiple start dates throughout the year so you can begin coursework at a time that is best for you. See the chart below for upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/16/24 | 1/9/24 | 1/9/24 | 1/12/24 | 1/12/24 | 3/2/24 |
| Spring B | 3/4/24 | 2/26/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/1/24 | 4/27/24 |
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Admissions
Check requirements for this online nursing track
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree at Nevada State University. Please review the admission guidelines carefully.
Admission Requirements:
- Current RN license within seven weeks of acceptance
- Associate degree or diploma from a regionally accredited nursing program
- Minimum 2.0 GPA on previous coursework
Admission Requirements
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:
- Associate degree or diploma from a regionally accredited nursing program.
- Current, unencumbered RN license. The license must be maintained and unencumbered throughout the course of the track.
- Recent graduates must obtain RN license within seven weeks of acceptance.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Copy of government issued identification.
Applicants to the RN to BSN track will receive admission decisions within 24 to 48 hours.
Nevada State University is authorized to offer online education to students in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Vermont through the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
Students are required to hold an active, unencumbered license in the state in which they reside and/or in the state where the student's practice experiences will occur. These states must be listed as approved above.
Courses
Read about our online RN to BSN track curriculum
The RN to BSN online curriculum includes 12 courses totaling 36 credit hours, including an online practice experience for program synthesis. All courses are in either a 7-week or 8-week format.
In addition to the nursing courses, some general education courses may be required for completion. These courses include CH 203, ENG 102, and MATH 120. If applicable, students may block transfer ADN credits.*
*Students may block transfer in 38 credits earned at the completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited community college or four-year university. A maximum of nine credit hours (MATH 120, ENG 102 and CH 203) may be needed to satisfy the general education requirement. Students will also receive 37 Prior Learning Credits for prior nursing coursework and successful completion of the NCLEX.
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