If you’re a registered nurse looking to upgrade your education and move forward on your career path, Indiana University’s online RN to BSN Degree Completion Option is for you.
Designed for working nurses, our flexible curriculum allows you to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at your own pace and on your own schedule—and at an affordable cost.
Learn how to applyContact us at 844-445-0117.
Whether you want to increase your salary, move into management, or earn an advanced degree and teach, getting your BSN is a smart move.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to practice in acute and long-term care, home care, community settings, and nontraditional settings. You’ll also have the foundation you need to pursue leadership positions or graduate study.
We know that as a working nurse, you need a degree that fits your schedule and allows you to balance your education with your career and family responsibilities. With IU’s RN to BSN Degree Completion Option:
To be admitted to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, you must:
Admission is not competitive, so if you meet the criteria, you will be accepted into the program right away. Before you begin classes, you must:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; you may apply at any time.
Learn how to applyThe RN to BSN Degree Completion Option is offered through all IU campuses. During the application process, you will be assigned to a campus of enrollment. Your campus of enrollment will provide academic advising and technical support throughout working on the degree. Like your coursework, these services are provided entirely online, so you never have to come to campus.
You can enter the degree in the fall semester, the spring semester, or the summer session. All RN to BSN nursing courses are available year-round.
View the academic calendarYou must complete a total of 120 credit hours to earn the BSN. You may be able to transfer an associate degree or up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
You must take a minimum of 30 credit hours, including the capstone and electives, through Indiana University.
The RN to BSN Degree Completion Option's contemporary curriculum reflects the competencies that nurses need to practice in today’s health care system. All courses are taught by the expert faculty who teach on IU’s campuses, so you can be assured that you’re learning from the best.
Required nursing coursework consists of nine core courses and two electives. You may complete nine general education requirements with your nursing coursework.
You must take NURS-B 331 first and NURS-R 470 last. They are offered both terms. All other nursing courses may be taken in any order you wish.
All courses are 3 credit hours each.
All courses are 3 credit hours each.
My evidence-based practice course taught me so much about critical thinking as a newer nurse.
Marques Rayford, IU RN to BSN online alumnus May 2022
