Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
School of Nursing
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Advance Your Career With Baker University’s RN to BSN Program
Created for registered nurses who are ready to increase their nursing knowledge, Baker University’s RN to BSN program is designed for you.
We have created this program to allow you to advance your career in less time—and with lower costs.
We recognize that family responsibilities, work schedules, and geographic limitations can make it difficult for working nurses to pursue education. We don’t think those hurdles should be insurmountable, so we developed our RN to BSN online program to meet the needs of nontraditional students.
All coursework is done online, and your leadership capstone is completed in your community so you can earn your degree where you live and work.
The same caring faculty who lead our BSN and post-licensure nursing programs also teach our RN to BSN program coursework. You’ll be surrounded by other students and professors who share your passion for nursing.
Our academic advising team acts as your partner as you earn your RN to BSN online. We’ll help you plan your courses so you can efficiently continue your education and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Program Information
Online
School of Nursing
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Degree Details: RN to BSN Program
Learning doesn’t have to happen in a classroom. You can take advantage of our accelerated nursing program without relocating or leaving your full-time job:
- Pursue your RN to BSN online from anywhere.
- Classes start in January, March, June, August, and October.
- Complete your leadership capstone in your own community.
- Complete courses and earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as little as one year.
- Each term lasts eight weeks.
Start the journey toward your BSN by applying today.
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RN to BSN Program Highlights
Our accelerated nursing program offers several benefits to busy working nurses who want to become leaders in the field:
Learn from exceptional faculty. Expertly trained nurse educators encourage you to think creatively, apply what you already know from your RN program, and implement skills in new ways.
Join an accredited program. Thanks to our commitment to quality and teaching best practices for nursing care, our RN to BSN program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Explore new opportunities. Our accelerated nursing program can boost earning potential, build on your existing education, and help you make significant contributions to the health of your community.
Created for working nurses. We’ve taken your busy work schedule and personal life into account in every aspect of our program and designed it from the ground up to be flexible and adaptable.
Features Unique to Baker’s Program
Receive credit for basic RN coursework. You can receive credit for freestanding courses in pharmacology, health assessment, and pathophysiology. If you didn’t take a stand-alone course, you can test out of pharmacology, health assessment, and pathophysiology with a standardize test. You do not to repeat basic nursing coursework.
Special topic courses. The High Learning Commission (HLC) requires 30 credit hours taken at Baker University to earn a bachelor’s degree. Our RN to BSN program offers special topic courses to meet this requirement.
Exceptional Experiences: RN to BSN Program
Our program is a cut above the rest because we provide an exceptional learning environment built around your busy schedule.
Enjoy inclusivity and individuality.
We keep our online BSN program small so we can be responsive to your needs. We bring our campus to you by offering full access to resources like personal career advisors who help you pick courses and practicums.
Personalized attention.
Our online RN to BSN program may not put you in a physical classroom, but you’ll be part of a true professional community that emphasizes personal attention. Your professors and career-advising professionals will keep you focused and set you in the right direction.
Continue your education while you work.
Our 24/7 flexibility means you can keep your full-time job and spend time with your family during this accelerated nursing program. You can even switch between full and part time or pause for up to 12 months.
Increase your earning potential.
An online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program provides financial security and helps you collect even more return on investment from the nursing education you already have.
What Can You Do With a BSN Degree?
Research shows that nurses who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing provide better patient outcomes, and our program will help you advance your existing skills to even better serve your community.
Possible BSN Degree Career Paths
You’ve got excellent bedside experience—and turning your RN into a BSN opens doors to new opportunities.
A BSN degree qualifies you for critical nursing roles such as these:
- Acute care nurse
- Community health nurse
- Travel nurse
- Military nurse
- Mental health nurse
- Neonatal intensive care unit nurse
- Operating room nurse
- Emergency room nurse
- Trauma care nurse
- Pediatric nurse
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Financial Aid for RN to BSN Program
Our accelerated nursing program is more affordable than you may think. Grants, loans, and scholarships are all available.
Our RN to BSN program is recognized by SR Education Group as one of the most affordable. Baker is a top college when it comes to value. Learn more about our financial aid options.
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Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON)
Baker University is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing to conduct practice experiences for residents of Washington State for the RN-BSN, RN-MSN, MSN Nursing Education, and MSN Nursing Administration programs.
Related Programs at Baker University
In addition to our RN to BSN program, Baker also offers these post-licensure nursing programs:
RN to Master of Science in Nursing: This bridge program eliminates repetition, allowing you to earn your MSN faster and at less cost. You will be prepared to provide exceptional patient care and make decisions to drive better outcomes—and to prepare future nurses to do the same.
Master of Science in Nursing: Shape the next generation of health care professionals by studying nursing education or nursing administration. This program for nurses who already have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing integrates advanced nursing theory with evidence-based nursing practices.
Dual Degree Option | MSN + MBA: If you have thought about getting involved in the business side of health care or want to move into an executive position, you need to understand business fundamentals, and an MBA offers this knowledge. Combine that with your patient-care experience and you bring a unique perspective to the business arena that other MBAs lack. Take just 18 to 24 hours of MBA courses in the transformational studies concentration and earn a second master’s degree.
Program of Study
Total nursing credit hours at Baker University: 30
Total BSN degree credit hours: 120
Note: 120 credit hours are required for graduation, 90 of which come from prior education and/or registered nursing practice hours.
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*You may transfer credit for these courses if they were freestanding courses.
The Higher Learning Commission requires 30 credit hours taken at Baker University to earn a bachelor’s degree. Our ADN to BSN program offers special topics courses to meet this requirement.
NU 401 Pathophysiology*
NU 402 Physical Assessment*
NU 404 Pharmacology*
NU 426 Library Research Strategies
NU 428 Informatics, Quality and Safety
NU 430 Nursing of Communities
NU 432 Research and Evidence-Based Practice
NU 474 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing
NU 488 Transition to Professional Practice
NU 489 Leadership Capstone
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NU 409 Statistics for Nurses
NU 458 Fundamentals in Oncology, Palliative Medicine, and Hospice
NU 452 Exploration of Intensive Care Nursing as a Specialty
NU 453 Nurses and the Media, Literary, Visual and Creative Arts
NU 454 Nursing Care of Elders
NU 420 Cannabis Knowledge for Healthcare Professionals
NU 456 Exploring Qualitative Research
NU 457 Nursing Care for Young Adults Living with Diabetes and Comorbidities
NU499 Independent Study
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