Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
Deepen clinical competencies as a caring nursing professional with a commitment to excellence in practice, service and scholarship.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online RN to BSN program at La Salle
The accelerated Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program provides scientifically based nursing curriculum which emphasizes quality and safety in patient care while also instilling lifelong learning as a hallmark of professional nurses. This program also serves as a foundation for graduate study.
Students will learn to implement culturally appropriate strategies for health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention, and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills when assessing and evaluating the health status of individuals and families through this RN to BSN program.
Note: Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. To determine enrollment eligibility within your state, view our map.
Graduates of this online RN to BSN program will:
- Gain necessary skills and knowledge as the vital role of nurses continues to expand in the complex and ever-changing health care field
- Emphasize the importance of professionalism while interacting with patients and colleagues
- Apply the value of ongoing learning as the health care needs of individuals, families and communities change
- Acquire a strong foundation that enables career advancement in the wide range of professions available to nurses today
- Gain necessary skills and knowledge as the vital role of nurses continues to expand in the complex and ever-changing health care field
- Emphasize the importance of professionalism while interacting with patients and colleagues
- Apply the value of ongoing learning as the health care needs of individuals, families and communities change
- Acquire a strong foundation that enables career advancement in the wide range of professions available to nurses today
Nursing programs also available:
La Salle University offers a variety of online nursing program options. Check out the other nursing programs we offer.
Accreditation:
The BSN, MSN, DNP, and APRN post-master's certificate programs at La Salle University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Tuition
Pay for your online program by the course
Our RN to BSN online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All program and course fees are included in the total tuition cost.
Tuition breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $475 | $1,425 | $12,825* |
Tuition and fees are billed by the term for all courses in which you are enrolled during that period and are payable in full by 3 p.m. ET on the Friday prior to your first day of class. Any unpaid balance will result in your removal from the course. However, if removed from a course, you are encouraged to enroll in the following term.
Applying for financial aid? Through numerous financial aid resources—including scholarships, grants, federal and alternative loans, and tuition exchange—La Salle University offers a variety of opportunities to help students from all income levels achieve their goal of gaining a quality education. To start your financial aid application today, visit Student Financial Services.
*Tuition and fees are subject to an annual change.
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
View the schedule for our online nursing program
La Salle University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/16/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 12/8/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/1/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/21/25 | 2/21/25 | 2/27/25 | 5/3/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
See the qualifications for our accredited RN to BSN online program
Applicants for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online degree program must complete the university's Undergraduate Adult application for admission and meet other requirements including:
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all institutions and nursing schools previously attended
- Minimum 2.5 GPA in prior nursing program
- RN license number and state of issuance
Applicants to the RN to BSN online program must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the La Salle Undergraduate Adult application
- Official transcripts from all colleges, universities and/or nursing schools previously attended or attending
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in prior nursing program
- RN license number and state
Note: This program may not be available in your state. Check our Program Map for more information. Before enrolling in any licensure program, you should consult your state for rules and regulations regarding licensure.
Documentation can be sent via email to [email protected]. If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
La Salle University
Office of Adult Enrollment
Box 112
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Have a question? Call us at 844-466-5587844-466-5587.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all institutions and nursing schools previously attended
- Minimum 2.5 GPA in prior nursing program
- RN license number and state of issuance
Courses
Take a closer look at the RN to BSN online curriculum
For the RN to BSN online, the nursing curriculum is comprised of nine courses covering 27 credits, including 21 credits of nursing core courses, one nursing elective (3 credits) and one university-approved elective (3 credits) chosen in consultation with an advisor. Students must take the following courses.
For the RN to BSN online, the nursing curriculum is comprised of nine courses covering 27 credits, including 21 credits of nursing core courses, one nursing elective (3 credits) and one university-approved elective (3 credits) chosen in consultation with an advisor.
**The RN to BSN nursing courses can be completed in as few as 12 months taking back-to-back 7-week courses without interruption. Most students who take this program are missing some of the prerequisites which leads to a longer completion time.
Students must take the following courses:
RN to BSN Prerequisites and General Education Courses
RN to BSN Prerequisites and General Education Courses
Transcript will be evaluated by an advisor to determine number of transfer credits that will be applied to the prerequisite and general education courses needed for the program. College credit may be granted for these courses through CLEP and Excelsior College examinations. The requirements include:
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
- Microbiology (4 credits)
- Chemistry (4 credits)**
- Nutrition (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
- Psychology (3 credits)
- Sociology (3 credits)
- Computer (3 credits)
- College Writing I (3 credits)
- College Writing II (3 credits)
- Religion Matters (3 credits)
- General Electives (27 credits)
**Chemistry prerequisite may be waived with proof of a passing grade in high school chemistry. If waived, three credits will be substituted with a nursing elective.
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