Program Overview

Overview of the RN to BSN – Concurrent Enrollment Program

The RN to BSN – Concurrent Enrollment Program at Arizona State University allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) while completing their associate degree in nursing at the same time. This program prepares students for the multi-faceted demands of the nursing profession, enabling them to become advocates for patients and experts in bedside care.

Program Details

• The program is designed for students who are currently admitted or enrolled in an associate degree in nursing program at a regionally accredited community college.
• Students take the required coursework to become a registered nurse (RN) in person at their community college, while also completing coursework 100% online to earn a BSN at Arizona State University.
• The curriculum includes a variety of assignments and clinical practice experiences that strengthen communication, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interprofessional skills.

Benefits of Earning a BSN

Earning a BSN provides numerous benefits, including:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Higher salary
• Improved patient outcomes, including lower mortality rates and lower failure to rescue rates
• The National Academy of Medicine recommends that 80% of all nurses have a BSN by 2030.
• BSN graduates may have more job opportunities, improved job security, and be considered for more competitive roles than nurses who don’t have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

How the Concurrent Enrollment Program Works

• This program is a pathway for academic progression, allowing for continuous, dual enrollment in both an associate degree in nursing through a regionally accredited community college and a bachelor’s degree in nursing through ASU Online.
• Students can graduate at the same time with both degrees.
• The program is designed to accelerate the pathway to a nursing career while minimizing costs.

RN to BSN Courses

The concurrent enrollment RN to BSN nursing 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 completing a BSN, students may be prepared for advanced roles, such as:

• 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, with accomplishments including:

• Fulbright Senior Scholar
• National faculty nursing awards
• Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving
• Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association
• The college has $59 million+ in research expenditures and 334 faculty members.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Students can use the tuition calculator to estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Application Requirements

• Students are considered eligible applicants for the concurrent enrollment program if they are admitted to or currently enrolled in an associate's degree in nursing at a regionally accredited community college.
• Applicants must meet ASU transfer admission requirements, in addition to qualifying for the concurrent enrollment program.
• Additional admission information and requirements are available, including prerequisites and state authorization.