B.S.N.
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Take the next step in your nursing career with our flexible online RN to BSN program.

Designed for licensed registered nurses, this program builds on your clinical experience while helping you develop leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills. You’ll earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program that’s fully online and transfer-friendly. This way you can keep working while advancing your education and expanding your career options. 

 

 

The baccalaureate degree program and master's degree program in nursing at SUNY Empire State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-67914

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Program Overview

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

B.S.N.
Earn your RN to BSN degree online with the flexibility to learn on your schedule. You’ll gain the skills and credentials you need to grow in your nursing career and prepare for graduate study. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

124

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 8. How to Apply

Build the Skills to Lead and Advocate

  • Strengthen leadership and communication
  • Apply evidence-based nursing practices
  • Address health disparities and inequities 
  • Promote wellness in diverse populations

 

For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.

Course Catalog

Advance Your Nursing Career with Confidence 

This program prepares you for advancement in clinical, administrative, and community roles. Career paths include: 

  • Charge Nurse 
  • Nurse Manager 
  • Public Health Nurse 
  • Case Manager 
  • Care Coordinator 
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Earn Your BSN and Move Forward in Nursing 

We’re here to support you from application to graduation. Our dedicated faculty and advisors understand the needs of working nurses and will help you stay on track, navigate transfer credits, and develop the knowledge and leadership skills to succeed in today’s healthcare system. You bring the experience. We’ll help you take it further. 

 

 

 

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Check for Prior Learning Credits

Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.

How To Get Credits

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Apply for the RN to BSN Program 

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

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BSN Capstone / Clinical Practice FAQs (Quick Reference)

 
  • NURS 4015: Population & Community Health Nursing
  • NURS 4020: Baccalaureate Nursing Capstone
  • NURS 4015: After completing all 300-level courses (including CPL credits).
  • NURS 4020: After completing all 300-level courses AND NURS 4015.
  • NURS 4015: Fall, spring, and summer (15 weeks).
  • NURS 4020: Same, but must be taken AFTER NURS 4015 (not in the same term).
  • NURS 4015: Plan about a year ahead to fit practice hours into your schedule.
  • NURS 4020: Same, plus allow months if an affiliation agreement is needed.
  • NURS 4015: ~12 hrs/week for 15 weeks (4 credits). Includes 45 practice hours with a community preceptor.
  • NURS 4020: ~15 hrs/week for 15 weeks (5 credits). Includes 90 practice hours with a leadership preceptor.
  • NURS 4015: Public health agencies, schools, community hospice, parish nursing, or outreach clinics.
  • NURS 4020: Hospitals, long-term care, colleges, medical offices, hospice, or community leadership sites.
  • NURS 4015: Yes, if outside your normal role.
  • NURS 4020: Yes, if outside your normal role; preceptor cannot be your supervisor.
Both courses: You must find the facility and preceptor, then submit the Student Request Form via Davin Healthcare Software Solutions system for lead faculty review and approval.