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BS Nursing (RN to BS) at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

Offered 100% online, the RN to B.S. program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) with an associate degree or diploma in nursing who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Courses are specifically designed for RNs, and you’ll have the opportunity to take graduate level courses in nursing or related disciplines toward fulfilling your degree requirements.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

The University of Rhode Island RN to BS in Nursing online gives you the skills you need to advance the nursing profession and promote health throughout your community. The curriculum, which is science-focused and research intensive, features 24 core credit hours that can be completed in as few as 15 months. Combination of on-campus and online course curriculum is not permitted for the RN to BS online program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission.

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

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