Are you looking to increase your earning potential as you advance into a leadership role in health care? If you earned your RN through an associate's degree program, consider enrolling in accelerated RN to BSN (bachelor's of science in nursing) programs to boost your career potential. RN to BSN programs take from one to two years to complete, and by enrolling in an online program, you can complete your advanced training without interfering with your nursing or family commitments.

Entry Requirements for Online RN to BSN Degree Programs

To qualify for enrollment in an online RN to BSN nursing program, you'll need to hold at least an associate's degree or diploma in nursing and be employed as a registered nurse in a health care setting (clinic, medical office, research facility, long-term care facility, or hospital). You also must already be licensed as an RN and have passed the NCLEX.

RN to BSN Online Programs Help You Prepare for Advancement

RN to BSN programs focus on developing your knowledge and skills in leadership, critical thinking, and administration, preparing you for work as a nurse supervisor or charge nurse. However, many online nursing programs encourage clinical time in non-hospital practice, widening your long-term career options. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care recruiters are increasingly looking for candidates who hold four-year BSN degrees over their two-year counterparts. Some health care employers may supplement or reimburse your costs for completing your RN to BSN degree program. Earnings tend to rise with your specific advanced training and professional experience. The RN to BSN degree may also prepare you for entry into post-graduate health care administrator degree programs.


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

University of Phoenix

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Programs Offered:
  • BS in Nursing (RN Required)
  • MS in Nursing (RN Required)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN

Keiser University

Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • Nursing, AS
  • Nursing, BS (Online Only)

Grand Canyon University

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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)

Sanford - Brown College

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Programs Offered:
  • Nursing

Liberty University Online

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

Sanford-Brown Institute

Turn your love of medicine into a rewarding career at Sanford-Brown Institute. Learn more today. More>>

Programs Offered:
  • Nursing

Lincoln Tech®

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Programs Offered:
  • Nursing

Kaplan University

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