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RN to BS Program
Our online RN to BS Program is ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report (2019).
Building upon knowledge and experience of registered nurses who have already successfully completed an Associates Degree or diploma nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN, the RN to BS Program is delivered in a student-centered, distance learning/asynchronous format that allows practicing nurses to attend school while maintaining employment.
About the RN to BS Program
Offered in a one- or two-year sequence, the program prepares nurses to provide the necessary leadership to advance quality of care, patient safety and health services in an evolving health care system.
Program Features
- Student-centered and user-friendly distance learning/asynchronous format that allows practicing nurses to attend school while maintaining employment.
- Offered in a one- or two-year cohort format to ensure cost-effectiveness and facilitate achievement of learning outcomes.
- Relevant coursework that builds on the licensed RN’s previous education and experience without redundancy while mirroring the current traditional BS nursing program curriculum.
- Graduates report high satisfaction with overall program, calling it a "transformational" experience.
Program Requirements
We are offering NSG 295 Statistics for Health Care online this Summer 2019
Advisement
Curriculum
RN to BS Early Assurance
Applicants completing their RN program in May/June can apply for the two year track in the fall semester before they graduate, and if accepted, they begin their bachelor's coursework at UB in mid-May. Program acceptance is conditional pending successful completion of nursing degree and statistics prerequisite. Students will also need to provide proof of licensure and employment before they enroll in their second semester coursework (fall).
