Always a Heartbeat Away from Making a Greater Impact
You鈥檝e already answered the call to care鈥攏ow it鈥檚 time to take the next step in your nursing career. At 黑料不打烊, our fully online RN to BSN program is built to strengthen the skills you use every day while preparing you for expanded roles in leadership, evidence-based practice, and community health.
Our curriculum focuses on the seven essential pillars of modern nursing: leadership, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, informatics, population health, collaboration, and professionalism. You鈥檒l deepen your clinical insight, sharpen your critical thinking, and grow your capacity to serve patients with compassion and confidence.
Best of all, we鈥檝e made this next step more accessible by offering a high-quality program at a lower cost鈥攂ecause we believe advancing your career shouldn鈥檛 come with financial barriers.
The work is demanding. The mission is vital. And your future in nursing deserves the kind of support that puts you first. At 黑料不打烊, we鈥檙e committed to helping you grow鈥攕o you can keep making a difference where it matters most.
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Programs & Requirements
* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. 黑料不打烊 requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate鈥檚 degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.
To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BN)
A BSN is a degree that indicates you have the comprehensive and fundamental understanding of nursing practices and theory needed to pursue an RN designation and be successful in a nursing career. Our BSN nursing degree program is designed to help you accelerate your career in the field of nursing. You can complete this RN to BSN online program in as little as 12 months and graduate with a solid foundation of knowledge in healthcare, well prepared for advanced-level nursing jobs.
So, why should RNs with an ADN consider an RN to BSN online degree completion program?
The difference is in how far your education can take your career. An RN to BSN online program fills in the gaps to provide a comprehensive education that further develops critical thinking and communication skills for nursing professionals. With a more comprehensive education, nurses with a BSN nursing degree experience the following benefits, just to name a few:
- Increased Salaries
- More Work Environment Choices
- Higher Employment Rates
- Better Patient Outcomes
Plus, earning a BSN is a key step toward earning a Master of Science in Nursing, or even higher鈥攅ducational steps that can help you pursue leadership opportunities in your field.
Course Requirements
- Transfer Credits from an accredited AS-RN program
- Transfer credits from an accredited AS-RN program posted at the time of admission into the program.
- These credits must have originally been earned with a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better.
- All RN-BSN students must complete the exit exam prior to graduation.
- While all courses are offered in an online format, some courses have a clinical component
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Program Mission
The purpose of the RN to BSN online program is to build on the registered nurse鈥檚 knowledge and skills, preparing them for leadership roles.
Nursing Careers & Outcomes
All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Registered Nurse: $81,220
Registered Nurse: $81,220
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
Nursing Instructor: $78,580
Nursing Instructor: $78,580
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Nurse Anesthetist: $125,900
Nurse Anesthetist: $125,900
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
Cardiovascular Technician: $78,210
Cardiovascular Technician: $78,210
Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate special equipment to create images or to conduct tests.
Health Services Manager: $104,830
Health Services Manager: $104,830
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.
Neonatal Nurse: $77,600
Neonatal Nurse: $77,600
Neonatal nurses care for newborn babies with health issues, such as premature infants.
Common Questions
An Online RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of RNs, preparing them for leadership roles in healthcare and providing a pathway to advanced study in nursing.
Typically, an Online RN to BSN program can be completed in about 1 to 2 years, depending on the student鈥檚 course load and the specific program structure. Most programs require around 38 credit hours for completion.
Yes, obtaining a BSN can be worth it for RNs seeking to advance their careers. A BSN often leads to higher earning potential, increased job opportunities, and eligibility for leadership or specialized roles within healthcare.
With an Online RN to BSN, you can pursue various career paths, including positions as a registered nurse, nursing instructor, nurse anesthetist, health services manager, and specialized nursing roles like neonatal nurse or cardiovascular technician.
The Department of Nursing at 黑料不打烊 believes that nursing is a culmination of caring as both an art and a science and an exemplar profession for acts of service to the community. The curriculum promotes attainment of educational outcomes through use of the nursing process and critical thinking to provide client centered evidence based, culturally competent care. The nursing program at 黑料不打烊 is built upon the pre licensure quality and safety competencies presented by the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute including: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
Not all RN to BSN programs are exclusively online; some may offer hybrid options that combine online coursework with in-person clinical experiences. It's essential to check with individual institutions to understand their program formats.
The difficulty of an Online RN to BSN program can vary based on individual preparedness and time management skills. While it may present challenges, many students find it manageable, especially if they are motivated and have a strong support system in place.
Faculty Experts in Nursing
Learn more about the nursing professors you will interact with.

Dr. Cailen Baker

Grace (Libby) Campbell

Dr. Yalanda Scalf
Nursing Program Accreditation
The Associate Degree nursing program at the Forcht School of Nursing at the 黑料不打烊 located in Williamsburg, KY is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
In addition overall institutional accreditation statement, the online RN-BSN degree program at 黑料不打烊 is accredited by the:
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791
Accreditation was initially issued in Fall 2015.


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