RN to BSN
The RN to BSN program is designed for a Registered Nurse seeking degree completion to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This program allows the student who has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Diploma in Nursing to gain the academic knowledge and skills necessary to advance in the nursing field and/or pursue graduate study in nursing.
The RN to BSN curriculum is offered across three semesters in an online distance education format and encompasses content in concepts of professional practice, informatics, theory, leadership, research, care of the older adult, health assessment, and community-based nursing. The program is guided by core content from The Essentials of Bachelor's Education in Nursing, published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
A total of 60 semester hours comprise the major requirements, a portion of which is derived from the student’s previous experience in nursing. The courses will be provided utilizing various methods of online instructional strategies including discussion forums, quizzes, projects, scholarly papers, case study analyses, and lecture.
Click on the links below for more information.
- RN to BSN Program of Study
- RN to BSN Admissions
- Click to view MANDATORY Appalachian nursing compliance requirements for ALL students
For all transcript reviews for the RN to BSN program, please email transferadmissions@appstate.edu.
Notes about the Articulation Plan between Appalachian State University RN to BSN Program and North Carolina Community Colleges:
- Total Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 120
- Thirty hours of validated credit is awarded for previous learning and clinical competencies upon successful completion of NUR 3011 in RN/BSN Program