You don't need to leave home or interrupt your successful nursing career to pursue an RN to BSN degree. Today's online RN to BSN degree programs are designed to fit the busy schedules of health care professionals who want to advance their nursing careers into supervisor or management roles. In fact, some employers even provide financial assistance to nurses who are willing to increase their knowledge and career value through an accredited online RN to BSN program.

Applying at Online RN to BSN Programs

To qualify for an online RN to BSN program, you'll need to hold an active RN license and be working in the profession. You can integrate your learning at your current job, adding immediate value to your employer. Before enrolling in a particular program, ask yourself if the prospective RN to BSN degree program:

  • Meets all state board of nursing requirements where you intend to practice
  • Allows you to complete your clinical requirements at a local facility
  • Accepts prerequisites from your previous RN degree program

Benefits of Completing an RN to BSN Nursing Degree Program

Job prospects are excellent for nurses, and health care recruiters are increasingly interested in interviewing nurses that have experience and have completed a BSN. That's because hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, and laboratories need supervising personnel with advanced nursing skills and administrative training. Salaries for registered nurses range from $40,000 to the mid-$90,000 level at the top of the scale. Higher earnings are typically awarded on the basis of advanced training, promotions, and nursing experience. Of course, salaries vary by institution and location.


University of Phoenix

Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! More>>

Programs Offered:
  • RN to BS in Nursing

South University

South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • Nursing (BSN)
  • Nursing (MS)
  • Accelerated RN -MSN (RN-MSN)

Liberty University Online

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • BS in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Kaplan University

Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • RN to BS in Nursing
  • RN to MS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing - Informatics
  • MS in Nursing

Independence University - Online

Your rewarding career in healthcare begins at Independence University. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • BS - Nursing

American Sentinel University Online

Earn a self-paced online degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • RN to MS Nursing
  • RN to BS Nursing
  • MS Nursing - Case Management
  • MS Nursing - Education
  • MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Online

Earn your RN to BSN online, while you work. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing

The College Network

Start your nursing career with The College Network. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • LPN/LVN to RN - AS in Nursing (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
  • LPN/LVN to RN - BS in Nursing - Indiana St. - (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
  • Paramedic to RN
  • RN to MS in Nursing - Regis University (Licensed RNs only)

Western Governor's University

Online. Accelerated. Affordable. Accredited. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • B.S. in Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)