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BSN RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati, United States

Programme overview

The Online RN to BSN program builds on the knowledge and experience of registered nurses and strengthens their ability to deliver high quality, evidence based care. Students expand their skills in interprofessional collaboration, patient safety, health promotion and policy understanding. The program prepares nurses to lead improvements in patient outcomes and to advance their careers in a flexible and fully online format.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Duration: 1.5 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

Career opportunities for registered nurses with a BSN are likely to be very strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Prerequisites Documented completion of an associate degree or diploma in nursing leading to RN licensure A recommended cumulative GPA of 2.5 (applicants below 2.5 are still considered) Application Requirements Complete the online application for the RN to BSN program Official Transcripts Submit official transcripts from every college or university attended (except UC) Transcripts must be sent directly by the institution to [email protected] or mailed by the school UC cannot accept transcripts sent by students Transfer Credits UC accepts coursework from regionally accredited institutions. Courses from nationally accredited institutions do not transfer Non-transferable institutions include: ATA/Beckfield College, Fortis College, Straightliner, Hondros College of Nursing, Galen College of Nursing (prior to 2013) General education courses not completed as part of the ADN must be taken within the RN to BSN program Students can review equivalencies through the Transfer Equivalency Database or view partner school agreements on the Articulation Agreements page UC Blue Ash & Readmission UC Blue Ash and returning RN to BSN students must submit a readmission application Students without a UC M# should email [email protected] Current RN to BSN students who have not taken classes for more than three semesters must also complete the readmission form State Regulations Because of state nursing board and higher education regulations, UC cannot accept RN to BSN applicants from: Louisiana Massachusetts Oregon Rhode Island Tennessee Washington U.S. Territories Restrictions UC cannot admit students from: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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