Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
School of Nursing
Are you a licensed registered nurse looking to advance your career? The WVU School of Nursing's online RN to BSN degree program is designed just for you. Whether you're aiming to enter a graduate nursing program, move into administration or teaching, or become a nurse specialist, this program offers a flexible and accessible path to achieve your goals.
Cost:
$567 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
8 Courses / 30 Credit hours
Duration:
One to two years
Dates:
Next Start: August 20, 2025 Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Learning Format:
Online asynchronous
Program Overview
The WVU School of Nursing's online RN to BSN program is your gateway to advancing your nursing career while maintaining your busy schedule. This flexible and convenient program allows you to complete your BSN degree online, with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, nursing interventions, professional role development, caring, and communication.
Designed specifically for licensed registered nurses who have graduated from diploma or associate degree nursing programs, the RN to BSN program at WVU can be completed in as little as three semesters once all general education requirements are met. This flexibility ensures you can balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments, making it easier to take the next step in your nursing journey.
Elevate Your Nursing Expertise
- Flexible Learning: Our 100% asynchronous online format allows you to study at your own pace, making it easier to fit education into your busy schedule.
- Career Advancement: Earning a BSN opens doors to advanced roles in nursing, including administration, teaching, and specialized nursing positions.
- Graduate Opportunities: The BSN degree provides a strong foundation for entering graduate nursing programs, further enhancing your career prospects.
- In-State Tuition Rates: All students benefit from in-state tuition rates, regardless of residency.
The RN to BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring high standards of academic and professional excellence. As a graduate you will be eligible to seek licensure as registered nurses in West Virginia and other states, depending on individual state laws.
Curriculum
Upon completing of the WVU SON BSN program, you will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines to form the basis for clinical judgement and innovation in nursing practice.
- Evaluate evidence-based, inclusive, equitable, and compassionate nursing care for diverse individuals, families, and communities.
- Engage in collaborative partnerships with communities, public health, and other industries to address social determinants of health and improve health outcomes
- Utilize evidence-based nursing interventions, information, and communication technologies to drive decisions that enhance quality of care, reduce risk potential, and improve health outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards and health policy.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams, families, and communities to support the acquisition of shared knowledge and expertise to optimize communication and the healthcare experience to strengthen health outcomes.
- Coordinate nursing resources within complex systems to promote safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations.
- Model behaviors that reflect accountability, integrity, and characteristics that align with professional and ethical nursing standards.
- Participate in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health and resilience to support well-being, the acquisition of nursing expertise, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
The WVU School of Nursing RN to BSN program offers licensed registered nurses, who are graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs, the opportunity to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The online RN-BSN program is designed for completion in three semesters of full-time study or six semesters part-time, once all general education requirements are met. All nursing courses are offered online, and a total of 30 credit hours of nursing coursework are required.
Registered nurses are admitted directly into the School of Nursing with 50 credit
hours of undifferentiated nursing credit. To complete the 120 credit hours required
for the BSN degree, you must meet all WVU general education requirements.
The specific number of additional courses needed will be determined after an
evaluation of your transcript.
- F1:
- ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 or ENGL 103 Composition & Rhetoric Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research, Accelerated Academic Writing, 3-6 credit hours
- F2A/F2B: Science & Technology, 4-6 credit hours
- F3: Math & Quantitative Reasoning, 3-4 credit hours
- F4: Society & Connections, 3 credit hours
- F5: Human Inquiry & the Past 3, credit hours
- F6: The Arts & Creativity, 3 credit hours
- F7: Global Studies & Diversity, 3 credit hours
- F8: Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree), 9 credit hours
Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on college work attempted for program admission. Applicants with a GPA of below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission on a case-by-case basis. Consideration for provisional admission may include the number of seats available in the program and the number of hours completed in previous degree programs.
Student must maintain a Nursing GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout through completion of degree. Note that the last 30 credit hours taken for the degree MUST come from WVU in order to meet residency requirements.
- ENGL 101: Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric (GEF 1), 3 credit hours
- ENGL 102: Composition, Rhetoric, and Research (GEF 1) **, 3 credit hours
- STAT 211: Elementary Statistical Inference (GEF 3) **, 3 credit hours
- NSG 333: Ethics in Nursing, 3 credit hours
- NSG 361: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, 4 credit hours
- NSG 362: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan, 4 credit hours
- NSG 373: Professional Leadership in Nursing, 3 credit hours
- NSG 461: Healthcare Policy and Finance for Professional Nursing Practice, 3 credit hours
- NSG 465: Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice, 3 credit hours
- NSG 471: Population Health Nursing: Theory and Interventions, 5 credit hours
- NSG 475: Applied Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice, 5 credit hours
Video: Program Overview
Learn more about the benefits and features of the online RN to BSN program offered by the WVU School of Nursing from Melanie Whelan, Teaching Assistant Professor.
Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
- Diploma or associate's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on all college-level work ever attempted.
- Applicants with a GPA of below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission on a case-by-case basis. Consideration for provisional admission may include the number of seats available in the program and the number of hours completed in previous degree programs.
- Once admitted, students must maintain a nursing GPA of at least 2.5. Students who do not maintain a nursing GPA of at least 2.5 will be placed on academic notice for two semesters. Students who do not raise their nursing GPA to at least 2.5 after two semesters on academic notice will be dismissed from the School of Nursing.
All registered nurses will transfer 50 hours of undifferentiated nursing credit based on RN licensure. All RN to BSN students will be required to meet WVU's General Education Foundations (GEF) requirements (the University waives the GEF requirements for those with a previous bachelor's degree, Associate of Arts degree, or Associate of Science degree, but the student is still required to complete nursing general education requirements). Advisors will work with students to identify courses already appearing on the transcript that meet GEF requirements and develop a plan to fulfill any remaining requirements. RN to BSN general education requirements, regarding of University GEF credit requirements, include ENGL 101, ENGL 102, and STAT 211.
For example:
- 120 credits (minimum required to graduate)
- -50 undifferentiated nursing credits for RN license
- 70 credits remaining
- -30 credits RN-BSN nursing courses (See program of study)
- 40 general education credits remaining*
*General education credits may be fulfilled by course work from associate degrees or other college work completed at regionally accredited colleges or universities. For more information about General Education Foundations; see link GEF Requirements. For more information about course equivalence please see the following website: Transfer Course Equivalency System.
PLEASE NOTE: The last consecutive 30 enrolled credits must be taken with WVU in order to meet residency requirements for graduation. Residency is defined as: "being registered for officially approved coursework which will satisfy graduation requirements." It does not require that you reside physically in the state of West Virginia, or that you take courses in-person at WVU. The RN to BSN program is 100% online.
Direct and indirect clinical experiences are included in WVU School of Nursing
RN-to-BSN courses. Clinical assignments are designed to enrich course work and
differ from pre-licensure clinical assignments. The purpose of these clinical
experiences is to advance professional growth and assist students in demonstrating
proficiencies essential to BSN-prepared nursing practice. Clinical experiences
include assessing and providing interventions for individuals, families, and
communities; communicating and collaborating in an interprofessional manner;
and designing and disseminating an evidenced-based nursing practice plan to address
a health issue or problem in a community or acute care setting.
Washington State Regulations: In compliance with the Washington State Nursing Commission regulations, WVU cannot accept students who are residents of Washington into our online Nursing programs at this time.
Admissions Process and How to Apply
- The application period for the Spring (January) term will open on May 1 and close on November 1. All transcripts must be received no later than November 15.
- The application period for the Summer term will open on September 1 and close on March 1. All transcripts must be received no later than March 15.
- The application period for the Fall term will open on December 1 and close on July 1. All transcripts must be received no later than July 15.
- WVU Office of Admissions P.O. Box 6009 Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
- or Email: WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
- File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the June deadline to determine eligibility for funding and scholarships.
- Inquire with your employer about potential financial support for continuing your education.
Connect with Our Team
Jessica Carr Online Admissions Coach
(304) 293-6841 Jessica.Carr1@mail.wvu.edu
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Careers and Employment
Overall, the future for BSN degree majors is very promising. With increasing demand, specialization opportunities, leadership roles, continuing education options, and technological advancements, there are many opportunities for nurses to advance their careers and make a difference in the healthcare industry.
Career Paths
- Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Educator
- Public Health Nurse
- Travel Nurse