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Program at a Glance
  • Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as few as 18 months of full-time study.*
  • Complete your coursework on your schedule and choose the location of your clinical practice experience.
  • Customize your online BSN program with nursing elective courses aligned to certifications recognized by Magnet®.†
  • The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
COURSE EFFORT 15–18 Hours per Week
COURSE LENGTH 10-Week Terms
Course Details
CREDITS REQUIRED 90-130
COST PER CREDIT $315
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online Program Overview

The demand for nurses who possess a bachelor's degree in the U.S. is growing.‡ Created for nurses, by nurses, Purdue Global's online RN-to-BSN program is personalized to help you achieve your career goals.

Our bachelor's degree program prepares you to deliver exceptional direct or indirect patient care. Courses are taught by dedicated professionals who provide the leadership and guidance to foster the next generation of nursing leaders. The curriculum includes:

  • A strong focus on professional leadership with courses in management, 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
  • Development of a portfolio that enables students to demonstrate their professional and practical competencies
  • Creation of a personalized, comprehensive development plan that includes career planning
  • Completion of a series of clinical practice experiences designed to provide the opportunity for application of theoretical knowledge while working with a designated, qualified preceptor.§

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

Note: At this time, residents of Tennessee may not enroll in this program.

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Transfer Credits

Purdue Global accepts up to 135 transfer credits toward the RN-to-BSN degree requirements. You could enter the program with up to 75% of the degree already completed.#

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Purdue University Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.CCNEAccreditation.org).

Advance Your Career With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment of registered nurses in the U.S. is expected to grow faster than the average rate of all professions from 2019 to 2029. In fact, registered nurse is one of the top 5 occupations expected to add the most new jobs during this time period. Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are expected to have increased opportunities.‡

A BSN-prepared nurse could pursue roles in areas such as community education and public health, nursing case management, nursing management and leadership, implementation of evidence-based practice, patient care coordination, nonhospital employment opportunities, and health care administration.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

  1. Active Listening
  2. Service Orientation
  3. Speaking
  4. Coordination
  5. Social Perceptiveness

Top Jobs With This Degree

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields.

Master of Science in Nursing Bridge Program

Shorten your path to a master’s degree. Choose the accelerated Master of Science in Nursing option and you can complete graduate-level courses in place of open electives in the bachelor's degree program. For details and eligibility requirements, speak to an Advisor.

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The RN-to-BSN program features two tracks of study. Your track of study is determined using your original transcripts from your previously completed nursing program.

  • If you have 50 transfer credits from your prior degree/diploma, you will complete the standard track.
  • If you have 90 transfer credits from your prior degree/diploma, you will complete the advanced start track.
Sample Courses
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
  • Transcultural Nursing
  • Holistic Professional Nursing Practice
  • Primary Care in the Ambulatory Setting
  • Case Management
  • Faith Community Nursing
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Credit Breakdown
  • Prior Degree Credits90
  • Core Credits30
  • Major Credits41
  • Elective Credits19
  • Total Credits180
Credit Breakdown
  • Prior Degree Credits50
  • Core Credits45
  • Major Credits41
  • Elective Credits44
  • Total Credits180

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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grad hat icon 98% Faculty members who have advanced degrees
diploma icon 48% Faculty members who hold a doctorate
tablet icon 264 Faculty publications in 2019–2020
student at desk icon More Than 45,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2019–2020

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020. 2019–2020 academic year.

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Download our brochure to learn more about our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online Program and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Completion time based on a full-time student with a prior associate’s degree. Programs will take longer for part-time students, students who take leaves of absence or drop and return, and students with a prior diploma/certificate to complete. The number of required credits may vary depending on individual state education requirements, which could affect how long it will take to complete the program. More than 60% of 2019–2020 graduates completed the program in 18 months or less (Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020).

†The Magnet Recognition Program® is a registered trademark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.  

‡Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm; and Most New Jobs, www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

§Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—RN-to-BSN will pay a $350 clinical fee per course for NU497 and NU498 or NU497M1 and NU498M1.

#Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.