Program overview
Sample Online University's RN-to-BSN program is designed for working registered nurses who want to advance their education without leaving their current role. The 12-month online track is fully asynchronous — there are no scheduled lectures, no campus visits, and no required residencies. Coursework focuses on evidence-based practice, leadership in nursing, community and population health, and informatics.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is authorized to enroll students in 48 states. A dedicated nursing-program advisor is assigned to each student at enrollment.
At a glance
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) |
| Delivery | 100% Online · Asynchronous |
| Length | 12 months full-time · up to 36 months part-time |
| Credit hours | 120 total · up to 90 transferable |
| Tuition (est.) | $385 per credit · locked at enrollment |
| Accreditation | CCNE |
| Clinical requirement | None — practicum hours met through current RN employment |
| Start dates | January, March, May, July, September, November |
Curriculum highlights
- Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- Leadership & Quality Improvement
- Community and Population Health
- Nursing Informatics & Healthcare Technology
- Capstone: Applied Practice Project (no clinical travel required)
Admissions requirements
Active, unencumbered RN license · ADN or nursing diploma from an accredited program · Minimum 2.5 GPA · Official transcripts · No GRE required.