Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN Program

The online Bachelor of Science in nursing at Arizona State University prepares students to deliver patient care across various settings while equipping them to tackle future health care challenges. This program is designed for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree in nursing, enhancing their expertise and providing a foundation for career advancement in the medical field.

Program Details

• Total classes: 10
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 36
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Program Description

In this program, students expand their nursing competencies and advance their career with an accredited curriculum covering leadership and management, evidence-based practice, community and global health, health innovation, and research. Students gain essential skills that equip them to provide better care, improve patient outcomes, and open up new professional opportunities, including:

• Critical thinking
• Cultural awareness
• Evidence appraisal
• Health policy
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety
• Professional communication
• Quality improvement

Admission Requirements

To qualify for this program, students must have an active RN license or have passed the NCLEX exam. If currently earning an associate degree in nursing at a regionally accredited college, students can pursue both degrees simultaneously through the RN to BSN – concurrent enrollment program.

Program Duration

The online RN to BSN can be completed in as few as 14 to 24 months, depending on transfer credits. This program allows students to continue working as an RN while earning their Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Courses

Courses in this accredited online BSN program enhance students' knowledge as health care professionals and prepare them for specialized roles in areas such as pediatric care and public health. The curriculum is designed to help students adapt to rapid changes in the nursing field. Some of the courses include:

• NUR 318: Nursing Research and Evidence Translation
• NUR 391: Professional Nursing Theory
• NUR 392: Health Promotion Across the Life Span
• NUR 440: Community and Public Health Nursing in the United States
• NUR 444: Innovation in Nursing
• NUR 445: Nursing Management in Health Care
• NUR 460: The Art of Nursing
• NUR 464: Capstone: The Synthesis of Professional Nursing

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue diverse nursing roles in various health care settings, including hospitals, ICUs, labor and delivery, hospices, and specialty clinics. A BSN also serves as a stepping stone to advanced degrees, opening doors to careers as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, and more. Potential career paths include:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Critical Care Nurse
• Intensive Care Nurse
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Nurse

Faculty and Research

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Faculty accomplishments include:

• Fulbright Senior Scholar
• National faculty nursing awards
• Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving
• Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Additional Information

• State authorization: Students should visit the state authorization page to learn how ASU is authorized to operate in their state, policies for out-of-state students, and program exceptions.
• Earned Admission: Students who do not meet admission requirements can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.