RN to BSN
Designed for registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in a flexible, online format that can be completed in one year.
Summer application deadline: April 10
Fall application deadline: July 31
Overview
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing offers an RN to BSN program that can be completed in one year. The program builds on prior nursing education and professional experience, providing students advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice, leadership, population health, health promotion, and emerging healthcare technologies.
Program length 3 terms, full-time | Start Spring, Summer, or Fall terms | Time commitment 20-30 hours per week |
Admission requirements
Completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited educational institution.
*Core science prerequisites completed through StraighterLine must be finished before Jan. 1, 2026 to be eligible.
Curriculum
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Transition to Baccalaureate Role (7 weeks) | 3 |
| Self-Care and Resilience for the Professional Nurse I (7 weeks) | 1 |
| Evidence-Based Practice & Research (full term) | 3 |
| Health Assessment and Promotion for the Professional Nurse (full term) | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Ethics, Legal Issues, and Healthcare Policy (7 weeks) | 2 |
| Social Determinants of Health & Vulnerable Populations (full term) | 2 |
| Population Health Nursing for the Professional Nurse (full term) | 4 |
| Emerging Technology & Innovation in Healthcare (7 weeks) | 2 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Personal & Professional Development in Nursing (7 weeks) | 3 |
| Leadership & Management (7 weeks) | 3 |
| Capstone Project & Professional Portfolio (full term) | 4 |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
|---|
Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Tuition and fees
For detailed tuition and fee information, visit our Tuition and Fees page.
For more information, please contact our Business Office by email at [email protected].
Program director
Kristen Neils, MSN, RN, CNE
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