Nursing, B.S.N. (RN to BSN)
Take the next step in your nursing career.
The accelerated R.N. to B.S.N. program at Immaculata University has been a leader in the education and preparation of nurses for 40 years. This newly revised R.N. to B.S.N. prepares working nurses for positions of leadership and advancement in the modern health care industry. Complete your BSN in as little as 5 semesters.
Top 5 Program
Immaculata is listed as one of the top five RN to BSN programs in Pennsylvania by nurse.org.
At A Glance
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Audience: Nurses with an active RN license
Format: Online in accelerated seven-week courses
Next Start Date: Every January and August
Cost: $465 per credit; $13,950 for 10 courses (2025-2026 rate)
Time to Completion Five semesters, even while working full time
"As someone who is a busy professional and has a busy personal life, it was important for me to find a program that I could manage, while still feeling as though I had a valuable education. Immaculata University has delivered this and more! Not only am I able to complete my courses within my life, but I have learned and grown into a better nurse. I would highly recommend the online program!"
Leigh Swalwell, R.N.
Nurse at Christiana Care
Career Outlook
Graduates with a B.S.N. degree have the potential for higher wages, better patient outcomes, and better job prospects than nurses without a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
The BSN is an important step on the pathway toward an advanced degree, including a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and doctoral degrees including D.N.P., Ph.D. or Ed.D.
In addition to working in a clinical setting such as hospitals, clinics and physician’s offices, B.S.N. graduates can also pursue the following positions:
- nurse educator
- nurse Informaticist
- forensic nurse
- clinical research nurse
- nurse health coach
- health policy nurse
- pharmaceutical sales
- insurance specialist
- and more
The interdisciplinary curriculum explores the cultural, psychological, ethical, legal and management aspects of nursing in hospitals and communities.
The flexibility of this program offers the structure and support to help working nurses. Students can earn credit for professional training and work experience and transfer up to 90 credits. Learn more about opportunities for Credit for Prior Learning.
Program Delivery
Take courses fully online, at whatever time of day works for you. All courses in the R.N. to B.S.N. program are asynchronous and accelerated, offered in a 7-week format. Study with a cohort that builds a professional learning community to enhance student interaction and support.
R.N. to M.S.N. Bridge Program
Students with an R.N. who graduated from an accredited nursing school with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree may apply to Immaculata’s M.S.N. program without earning a B.S.N.
Program Cost
Tuition per credit is $465, and students can transfer in previous college credits and earn credit for an active R.N licensure.
Various types of financing options are available to assist students. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 484-323-3028, or email finaid@immaculata.edu.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program at Immaculata University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Curriculum
RN to BSN Program Required Courses 30 Credits
- NUR 351 Advanced Professional Nursing Practice 3 credits
- NUR 352 Nursing and the Law 3 credits
- NUR 441 Population Health and Health Equity in Nursing 3 credits
- NUR 442 Health Assessment and Promotion 3 credits
- NUR 443 Nursing Leadership and Organization Excellence 3 credits
- NUR 444 Applied Evidence-Based Healthcare Practice 3 credits
- NUR 445 Innovative Healthcare Modalities in Nursing Practice 3 credits
- NUR 625 Healthcare Policy and Politics 3 credits
- NUR 655 Nursing Research 3 credits
- ORBH 325 Methods of Research and Statistics 3 credits
Liberal Arts Core 36 Credits (Majority Fulfilled By Associate Degree)
Lower Division Nursing (Credits Transferred From Lower Division Nursing Program) 30 Credits
Nursing Program Requirements 24 Credits (Majority fulfilled by Associate Degree)
- Nutrition 3 credits
- Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
- Foundations in Psychology 3 credits
- Lifespan Development 3 credits
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II 8 credits
- Microbiology 4 credits
Total 120 Credits*
*A minimum of 120 Credits is required to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 Scale.
Immaculata has made transferring easy! 24 of the total 120 credits needed for a baccalaureate degree will be awarded for an active RN license. Please speak with an admission counselor to find out more information about this generous transfer credit policy!
- RN licensure, unencumbered
- Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program or completion of an accredited diploma nursing program
You can apply to Immaculata’s adult professional programs in four simple steps. If you have questions, please contact us via admiss@immaculata.edu or by phone at 484-323-3060.
Average Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bachelor-prepared nurses earn an average of $93,600 and enjoy stable job growth.
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