May 15, 2023
Next Start Date
8
Courses Required
$528
Cost Per Credit Hour
28-30
Total Credit Hours
Program Details
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 requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). The online RN-BSN program is designed for completion in three semesters of study once all general education requirements are completed. All nursing courses are offered online, and a total of 28 credits of nursing coursework are required to complete the RN-BSN program.
Students are admitted during the Fall, Spring or Summer terms. Registered nurses are admitted directly into the School of Nursing with 50 credit hours of undifferentiated nursing credit. The RN-BSN program requires 28-30 credit hours of nursing coursework which can be completed in three semesters (full-time) and six semesters (part-time). To complete the 120 credit hours required for the degree, students will have to meet all of WVU’s general education requirements. The specific number required will be determined after an evaluation of the applicant’s transcript, as additional courses may be required.
All students must meet the WVU residency requirement, which states that students must complete the last 30 credits earned toward the Bachelor’s degree at WVU in order to qualify for the degree. Thus, students not needing additional general education foundation (GEF) courses would take 28 credits of nursing courses and an additional 2-credit elective from WVU to meet the residency requirement for graduation.
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.
All students pay in-state tuition rates regardless of residency.
Admission Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- ADN/ASN from a nationally accredited nursing program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on all college-level work ever attempted. Students with a 2.0-2.49 GPA may be eligible for provisional admission.
- Unrestricted license to practice 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. If a student
already holds a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline, he or she will
be required to complete ENGL 102, STAT 211, PSYC 101, PSYC 241, and SOCA
101 (if not already taken) to fulfill the GEF requirements. Advisors will
work with students to identify courses already appearing on the transcript
that meet GEF requirements, and then develop a plan to fulfill any remaining
requirements. For credits to transfer (other than the 50 undifferentiated
credits for the RN license were award), they must be from a regionally
accredited college or university. The 120 credit hours includes:
- 50 undifferentiated nursing credits for RN license
- 28 credits RN-BSN nursing courses (See Program of Study)
- 2 credits of a GEF (for WVU residency requirements)
- 40 general education foundation credits remaining
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.
Apply To WVU
Once you have reviewed the qualifications you can begin the application process. Below is a button that will take you to the WVU Online application page. To get started you'll first need to create an account on that page. Once you have done so, click "Start Application" and review your admission type prior to completing enrollment information. For type of student, please choose Health Sciences Transfer. The application and all supporting materials must be received by the following dates:
- 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.
Application Requirements
Applicants must apply online and pay the nonrefundable application fee. Official college transcripts from each college or university attended must be sent directly from the institution to the following address:
WVU Office of Admissions
PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
or
Email:
WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Note: Any student who has been dismissed from the West Virginia University School of Nursing or any other nursing program will not be readmitted or considered for admission to the program.