This online RN to BSN Bachelor's Completion program requires an earned associate degree. Our BSN nursing degree helps you expand your professional opportunities and meets the employment qualifications and demand for nurses of the future.
Credit Hours: 120 | Transfer: Up to 90 Credits | Tuition Cost
Affordable, Online RN to Bachelor's in Nursing Degree
With our flexible course options, affordable tuition, and exclusive focus on adult students, students are able to achieve a Bachelor's in Nursing while balancing a full-time work schedule and other important life commitments.
Admissions Requirements:
A conferred associate degree or diploma in nursing is required. If you are currently attending a community college in New Hampshire, consider our CCSNH Nursing Partnership.
This program is available to students in New Hampshire and numerous states across the country. See Availability in Your State for full details.
Course Highlights
- The Emerging U.S. Health Care System
- Law and Ethics for Healthcare and Human Services
- Statistics
- Evidence-Based Nursing
- Nursing Care of Populations
- Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations
- Nursing Implications of Genetics and Genomics
- The Nurse as Leader
and more!
A Program that Works for Working Nurses
Our online nursing program maximizes what you’ve learned through your previous associate or diploma nursing program. Additionally, it serves as a natural next step for those who have a bachelor’s and are looking to transition to a career in nursing.
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses at UNH's Manchester campus.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
Our RN to Bachelor's in Nursing and our MSN programs are currently available in New Hampshire, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. UNH CPS cannot determine if its MSN program meets the requirements of the NYS Board of Regents; contact https://www.op.nysed.gov/
If you live in or move to a state not listed, please check with an advisor. We are working to expand the number of states in which our nursing programs are offered.
CCSNH Partnerships
If you’re a NH Community College Graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing, our CCSNH Nursing Partnership will maximize the credits you already earned through your associate program at a regionally accredited college or university and position you to start your bachelor’s degree with many of your general education requirements waived. Additional tuition savings is available. Visit CCSNH Nursing Partnership to learn more.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE TO THE RN TO BSN PROGRAM
- License: an active RN license issued from the state where the student is currently practicing
- Education: Either (a) an associate degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university, or (b) a nursing diploma earned from a school of nursing or teaching hospital
- Passing NCLEX-RN® Scores
CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS
Those who have not yet fulfilled the additional criteria can begin as a conditionally admitted student. During this time, you can take the following courses:
- Non-NUR courses
- NUR 600 Enhancing Your Nursing Career
Academic Advisor approval is required for course registration to be processed.
In order to progress through the program, the student must earn grades of 2.0 or better in each required course and maintain RN licensure in the state where they practice.
Get started by connecting with an advisor.
An advisor trained in our nursing program will contact you to learn more about your academic and career goals.
We’ll also share our course schedule so you can read more about the College’s programs, students, and faculty.
Curriculum & Requirements
RN to BSN
- An active RN license issued from the state where the student is currently practicing; and
- An Associate Degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university OR a nursing diploma earned from a school of nursing or teaching hospital.
Conditionally admitted students who have submitted proof of conferred A.S. Nursing degree and not yet passed the NCLEX-RN® may only take non-NUR courses and NUR 600 Enhancing Your Nursing Career and may not proceed with other NUR courses until they have an active RN license.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence - For students with conferred associate degree
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| HLTC 550 | The Emerging U.S. Health Care System | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| NUR 600 | Enhancing Your Nursing Career | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| HLTC 690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
| NUR 615 | Evidence-Based Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 635 | The Nurse as Leader | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTC 737 | Informatics for Health Professionals | 4 |
| NUR 670 | Nursing Care of Populations | 4 |
| NUR 700 | Nursing Implications of Genetics and Genomics | 4 |
| NUR 740 | Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NUR 795 | Integrative Capstone: Nursing Practicum | 4 |
| Select any SOCI or SOSC course | 4 | |
| Elective (as needed to reach 120 credits) | 6 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Degree Requirements
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 420 | The Writing Process | |
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course | ||
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
Core Curriculum General Education Requirements-Satisfied with Associate Degree
An applicant with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in another discipline will be required to take only the 30 credits of nursing courses, in addition to meeting the Writing Intensive requirements. MTH 504 Statistics will be required if not satisfied in transfer.
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all Major coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
For CRIT 602, SOCI/SOSC Elective, and IDIS 601: Students who do not achieve a C or better may repeat each course one time only.
For all HLTC and NUR courses: Students are allowed to repeat only one of these required courses. Any other course failures may only be repeated with departmental approval. Subsequent failures will result in dismissal from the nursing program.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major is required.
Prerequisite: Conferred Associate Degree in Nursing Required, Registered Nursing License Required
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking andIDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Nursing | ||
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| HLTC 550 | The Emerging U.S. Health Care System | 4 |
| HLTC 690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| NUR 600 | Enhancing Your Nursing Career | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Any course with SOCI prefix | ||
Any course with SOSC prefix | ||
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| NUR 615 | Evidence-Based Nursing 1 | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| NUR 635 | The Nurse as Leader | 4 |
| NUR 670 | Nursing Care of Populations | 4 |
| NUR 700 | Nursing Implications of Genetics and Genomics | 4 |
| NUR 740 | Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations | 4 |
| HLTC 737 | Informatics for Health Professionals | 4 |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| NUR 795 | Integrative Capstone: Nursing Practicum | 4 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
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Statistics is a prerequisite for NUR 615 Evidence-Based Nursing as well as proof of conferred A.S. Nursing degree or nursing diploma. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.
- Deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care within frameworks of law and ethics to patients, families, and the diverse groups of a community.
- Be productive citizens characterized by significant contributions to society that are enlightened by knowledge of health care policy and politics and how they affect health care and nursing practice.
- Advocate locally and nationally for social justice and equity in healthcare accessibility and quality.
- Use a variety of technologies to intervene in health-related problems of individuals, families, communities, and within the health care system.
- Identify, evaluate, apply and/or compile evidence from a variety of resources to apply to health-related problems of individuals, families, communities, and the health care system.
- Collaborate as a member and/or leader of teams characterized by effective communication and mutual respect that enhance the quality of health care services and their delivery.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the UNH College of Professional Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Career Outcomes
Talk with your advisor to discuss how your program, experience, and goals align.