RN to BSN | KYSU Online

The Program

Program Overview

This program offers a flexible, online path for registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing — unlocking new opportunities in healthcare. You'll strengthen patient care through research, build a foundation in professional and ethical standards, and develop the leadership skills to navigate complex healthcare environments. Delivered primarily online, with limited face-to-face sessions for gerontology and public health practicum experiences and a capstone seminar.

BSN

RN to BSN

Career Outlook

Where This Degree Can Take You

A BSN opens the door to leadership roles, advocacy for better healthcare practices, and a stronger foundation for advanced practice. The average salary for registered nurses is approximately $94,480 per year, though this varies significantly by state — from roughly $71,370 in Alabama to $137,690 in California.

Advanced Bedside Care

Practice at the top of your license with deeper clinical, research, and evidence-based practice skills.

Leadership & Advocacy

Move into charge nurse, manager, and educator roles — advocating for better healthcare practices.

Public & Community Health

Deliver public health nursing, gerontological care, and population-focused programs.

Path to Advanced Practice

Build the foundation for graduate study, including MSN and DNP pathways.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

In addition to standard admission requirements, this program requires the items listed below. See the full Admissions page for standard requirements.

Active, unencumbered RN license in your state of residence
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
Minimum GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale) on associate-level coursework
One academic reference and one professional reference
A personal essay
Background screening and drug test upon admission

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Curriculum

What You'll Study

The program requires 31 semester hours of major nursing study, on top of prerequisite coursework and any liberal studies credit transferred in from your associate or diploma program. Once admitted, all degree requirements must be completed within five years.

Required Coursework

Major Course Sequence (31 hours)

NUR 321R — Professional Role Transitions
NUR 322R — Nursing Assessment
NUR 325R — Public Health Nursing
NUR 325RP — Public Health Nursing Practicum
NUR 301R — Information Management & Technology
NUR 302R — Gerontological Nursing
NUR 415R — Pathophysiology for Nursing
NUR 417R — Pharmacology for Nurses
NUR 432R — Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
NUR 434R — Nursing Leadership
NUR 434RP — Nursing Leadership Practicum
NUR 436R — Senior Capstone Seminar

Program Format

Delivered primarily online, with limited face-to-face sessions for gerontology and public health practicum experiences and the capstone seminar.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition is billed per credit hour. See Tuition & Financial Aid for current rates.

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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing