RN to BSN Bachelor's Degree

LEARNING, NETWORKING, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The RN to BSN program offers registered nurses (RNs) a seamless transition from the associate degree or diploma in nursing to the baccalaureate degree. The RN to BSN program is 100% online, offers three admission cycles each year and the ability to enroll in full or part-time studies. The curriculum is current, expands upon the knowledge of the registered nurse and can be completed in one calendar year.

RN to BSN students complete two clinical courses: Professional Practicum Synthesis (NURN 4045) and Leadership and Management (NURN 4034). Professional Practicum Synthesis (NURN 4045) requires the student to complete a community-based teaching project. The teaching project is based upon the needs of a selected community. Leadership and Management (NURN 4045) requires an eight-hour leadership experience with a nurse manager.

 

LEARNING opportunities

  • Scope of professional practice for the BSN prepared nurse
  • How to read and utilize nursing research
  • Development of leadership and management skills
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Population health

Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.

Payment Options:

  • Financial Aid
  • Payment Plan
  • Graduate Assistantships


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You could work as a(n):

  • Acute care
  • Advanced roles in leadership and management
  • Charge nurse
  • Community-based environments
  • Nurse leader
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Nurse Supervisor
  • Nursing in various specialties

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital
  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Baptist Health
  • Mercy
  • St. Vincent Health
 

View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline, and who your faculty will be when you enroll as an ATU student.

Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • BSN to PhD or DNP (doctoral programs)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs which provide eligibility for advanced practice certifications.
  • Nursing board certifications (when a BSN is required)

 

 

How to Apply

Faculty and staff provide a supportive academic environment. Contact us to advance your professional practice and improve the health of populations in your home community. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

  • A current unencumbered U.S. registered nursing license.

  • Graduated from an accredited (NLNAC, ACEN) or Arkansas State Board of Nursing approved diploma or associate degree nursing program.

  • A minimum GPA of 2.50. Courses not required for program entry are excluded from GPA.

  • All nursing pre-requisite courses completed or enrolled in at time of application. Up to six hours of general education courses may be outstanding.

Application Process

  1. Apply to and be admitted to Arkansas Tech University

    Apply to Arkansas Tech University

  2. Request RN-to-BSN program information. No fee to apply. Please contact us to apply after posted application deadlines.

    RN-TO-bsn ONLINE PROGRAM INTEREST

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • Spring (January Start): Apply September - October 1st

  • Summer (May/June start): Apply February - March 1st

  • Fall (August start): Apply July - August 1st

 

 

Questions about the Program?

Contact the program at:

Email: rntobsn@atu.edu
Phone: (479) 498 - 2832

 

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