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Program Overview

The RN to BSN program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is designed for RNs who already hold an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing. This 100 percent online program brings a degree from UT’s College of Nursing within reach, even for busy working nurses. Students learn from UT’s dedicated and experienced online faculty, with accessible advisors and support staff, flexible start dates, full- and part-time options, and no distant travel required for clinicals or campus visits.

Admissions

Application Process

The application process involves the following steps:

• Click “Be a Vol”
• Login to continue or start a new application
• Choose “Start New Application”
• Choose “Readmit” as your application type (for those who have attended UT Knoxville previously) or “Transfer” (for new students)
• Choose your Entry Term – note that admission is only available for Fall and Spring
• Fill out the application details, choosing “RN to BSN” as your first choice major
• Submit the application along with the application fee
• Send all official transcripts from each institution attended

Admission Criteria

Admission to the RN to BSN program is based on the following criteria:

• A complete application
• A minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 (applicants with an overall GPA below 2.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Completed Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with no more than two courses with a letter grade of “C” or lower
• Have a minimum of 60 credit hours eligible for transfer to UT
• Proof of RN licensure (note: new graduates may be considered for conditional acceptance)
• Students graduating after July 1, 1978, must have completed one unit of American history in high school or 6 semester hours of collegiate American history, as required by Tennessee law

Program Features

• General education requirements are already fulfilled for graduates of any Tennessee Board of Regents institution
• The program is fully online, with no travel to UT required and clinical components that can be completed virtually and close to home
• Scheduling is flexible, with either a fall or spring start, and a structure that lets students continue working as they earn their degree
• Complete the program within a calendar year with a full-time plan of study (part-time options are also available)
• Complete 34 credit hours of online coursework in a convenient eight-week course format and receive an additional 27 credit hours of proficiency credit
• Unmatched resources are within easy reach with the dedicated College of Nursing’s faculty, advisors, and support staff

Curriculum

Full-Time Study

• Semester 1:
  • First 8 weeks:
    • 305 Professional Practice and Role Development
    • 343 Transcultural Nursing for the RN
  • Second 8 weeks:
    • 320 Pathophysiology for the RN
    • 334 Health Assessment for the RN
• Semester 2:
  • First 8 weeks:
    • 350 Healthcare Informatics
    • 383 Population Health and Global Health Perspectives for the RN
  • Second 8 weeks:
    • 401 Pharmacotherapeutics for the RN
    • 472 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
• Semester 3:
  • First 8 weeks:
    • 455 Nursing Leadership and Management Dimensions
    • 494 Portfolio Development for the RN

Other Considerations

• Admission to the program is based on the availability of space and contingent upon admission to UT, submission of updated transcript, and submission of proof of clinical compliance
• Students can attend full-time or part-time and should discuss this option with their Academic Advisor.