Program Overview

Program Overview

The Penn State Abington RN to BSN program values the nursing experience of its students. The accelerated program is designed to help students meet their educational and career goals.

Program Details

• The program allows students to transfer all applicable nursing and general education credits, making it possible to meet the 120-credit degree requirement before beginning the program.
• To be eligible for the program, students must have:
  • A nursing diploma or Associate's in Nursing
  • A 2.0 GPA or above
  • An RN License, or be scheduled to test for it (students can start the program without having their RN license, but proof of RN license is required for all upper-level nursing courses)

Program Features

• Hybrid course design, combining online and in-class instruction
• Convenient evening nursing courses
• Accelerated 7-week sessions
• Fall, spring, and summer semester courses
• Nurse scholarship opportunities
• Personal attention
• Access to the largest university alumni association in the world

Career Opportunities

Hundreds of graduates from the program are currently employed in hospitals and doctor's offices throughout the region.

Program Structure

The program includes the following components:

• How to Earn Your BSN
• Nursing Schedule of Courses
• Nursing Accreditations
• Nursing Faculty

Location

The Penn State Abington campus is conveniently located in a suburban setting, north of Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by public transportation.