Program Overview

RN-BSN Program Overview

The RN-BSN program is an online advancement program for current registered nurses (RNs) with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Diploma in Nursing.

Admission to the RN-BSN Program

Admission to the College of Nursing is a competitive process and is based on the GPA of the required prerequisite courses, the total number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of the application, the receipt of positive references, and a personal statement. A preadmission interview may be requested.

Students Whose First Language is not English

For applicants whose native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson (PTE) is required for admissions. Test results must be recent (within five years prior to applying to UNMC).

Transfer Credit

The College of Nursing may accept transfer credit earned in an accredited college. The College is the final authority on granting transfer credit and determining how transfer courses and credits apply toward a degree in nursing. Transfer credits are recorded with no grade or quality points assigned. Grades from transfer courses may be considered for admission purposes.

Admission Key Dates

• Application Opens: Continuous
  • Application Due: November 1, March 1, July 1
  • Program Start: January, May, August

RN-BSN Nursing Plan of Study Information

An RN student must satisfy the following required 20 nursing credits for the BSN degree. RN students must enroll in and complete the minimum 20 semester credits of nursing courses in the College of Nursing to earn a BSN degree from the UNMC. There are no exceptions to the 20-credit hour rule.

Required Nursing Courses

The required nursing courses include:

• NRSG 351W: HEALTH PROMOTION (3 credit hours)
• NRSG 386W: EVIDENCE-BASED NRSG PR (2 credit hours)
• NRSG 426W: NURSING INTERVENTIONS AND HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES (4 credit hours)
• NRSG 443W: POPULATION CENTERED CARE (3 credit hours)
• NRSG 451W: LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY I (4 credit hours)
• NRSG 452W: LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY II (4 credit hours)

Credit Awards for Prior Nursing Education and Experience

RNs who possess a valid license to practice professional nursing will be granted credit for 42 credit hours for previous nursing education, recorded on the student's transcript when the student becomes a candidate for the bachelor's degree per Policy 5.2.7 Advanced Placement Policy.

Total Credit Hours for the program: 62