Program Overview

RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN program is designed for working registered nurses or students who have recently graduated with their associate's degree and are preparing to take the NCLEX-RN examination. This fully online program helps prepare students for career advancement quickly and efficiently.

RN to BSN Requirements

• Registered Nurse: An active, unencumbered RN license within the state of residence.
  • Note: Applicants without a registered nurse license may apply to the program, receive provisional admission, and take up to 12 credits while preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.
• GPA: 2.5 or higher.
• Application submission deadline: Students may apply to the program during the last semester of their associate degree or diploma program or after completing the program.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
• Format: Online
• Credit Hours: 30 Credit Hours
• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Central Michigan University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Why Choose Our RN to BSN Program?

In today's fast-changing nursing profession, a bachelor's degree is necessary to get ahead. A BSN can boost earning power, open the door to new opportunities, and build skills as a nurse and a professional. The RN to BSN completion program offers a streamlined path to a BSN, designed for working nurses or recent graduates with an associate's degree, and is offered entirely online.

Highlights of the RN to BSN Program

• Learn at your pace: Students can complete courses as they fit into their schedule, entering the program at six different times of the year.
• Complete your degree in a year: Earn a BSN in a year by taking online courses full-time.
• Apply for scholarships: As an RN to BSN student, one is eligible for scholarships designated specifically for students in the health professions.

Nursing Careers

Completing an RN to BSN program significantly expands options as a nurse. Many hospitals and other healthcare centers now require all newly hired nurses to have a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree can increase earning power and open the door to higher-level jobs in public health, case management, patient education, and leadership.

Career Options and Projected Salaries

• Nurse Midwife: $132,050
• Registered Nurse: $93,600
• Nurse Anesthetist: $132,050
• Nurse Practitioner: $132,050

Earn Your Degree While Working Full-Time

The flexible RN-to-BSN program allows students to learn at their own pace and in their own place, making it possible to balance education and personal life while working full-time.