A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is considered a standard requirement for registered nurses (RNs) seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. If you are an RN and want to advance your career, our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program is designed to help you earn the credentials you need to qualify for new opportunities in specialized nursing and nursing management. Enhance your skills to better meet the demands of today's dynamic health care environment and pursue advanced professional roles.*

 Program Highlights  

Our RN-to-BSN completion program gives you the convenience and flexibility to earn your bachelor's degree online from an accredited institution.† This program features:

  • A strong focus on professional leadership with courses in management, informatics, research, emerging trends in health care therapies, health assessment, and community nursing
  • An emphasis on health promotion, community health, health care information, professional ethics, diversity, and health care management 
  • A capstone in nursing, completed in your community with the guidance of expert faculty, designed to improve the delivery of patient care by allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you learn online in a real-world setting
  • A dedicated faculty of practicing professionals who have attained high levels of achievement in their respective fields

 Curriculum for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Degree  

    Courses Credits
    Prior Associate's Degree in Nursing 90
    Courses Credits
    Bioethics 5
    Statistics* 5
    Introduction to Psychology 5
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing 5
    Ethical and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System 5
    Professional Leadership Transitions 6
    Health/Wellness Assessment and Strategies 6
    Nursing Research 6
    Leadership and Management in the Changing Health Care Environment 6
    Leadership Concepts in Population-Focused Nursing 6
    Bachelor's Capstone in Nursing 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives* 11, 12, or 16
    Total Program Requirements 90, 91, or 95 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite associate's degree in nursing)
    Courses Credits
    Prior Diploma/Certificate in Nursing 50-89
    Courses Credits
    College Composition I—Effective Writing I for the Nursing Professional
    College Composition II for the Health Care Professional
    College Algebra
    Courses Credits
    Bioethics 5
    Statistics* 5
    Introduction to Psychology 5
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing 5
    Ethical and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System 5
    Professional Leadership Transitions 6
    Health/Wellness Assessment and Strategies 6
    Nursing Research 6
    Leadership and Management in the Changing Health Care Environment 6
    Leadership Concepts in Population-Focused Nursing 6
    Bachelor Capstone in Nursing 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives* 12-56
    Total Program Requirements 91-135 (Note: An additional 50-89 credits are required from your diploma/certificate in nursing)

 Get the Credit You Deserve 

If you have work experience or course credits earned at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit toward your degree at Kaplan University. Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our Transfer of Credit policy.

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

A bachelor's degree in nursing is essential to work as a nurse case manager or in supervisory positions in nursing, management, and hospital administration. This program is designed to prepare you to advance your nursing career or pursue graduate studies in nursing.‡

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements Prior Associate Degree Track track90, 91, or 95 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite associate's degree in nursing)
Total cost of tuition$33,390.00

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements Prior Nursing Diploma or Certificate Track track91-135 (Note: An additional 50-89 credits are required from your diploma/certificate in nursing)
Total cost of tuition$33,761.00 - $50,085.00

This program requires a $100.00 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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* Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
† Kaplan University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The HLC can be reached at www.ncahlc.org. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
‡ While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.