The R.N. to B.S.N. pathway provides flexible, primarily online learning opportunities for students who are graduates of community college or diploma schools and are licensed registered nurses..
Most classes are offered asynchronously and online so students can maintain employment while completing the B.S.N. degree. Clinical practicums are completed under preceptorship at community-based clinical sites across Virginia. The RN to BSN program enhances nurses’ capacity for leadership, quality improvement, and professional growth, positioning graduates for expanded roles and continued academic progression.
The RN to BSN program can be completed in one year full-time (3 semesters) or two years part-time (5 semesters.) The curriculum is designed to build up existing nursing knowledge to empower nurses to strengthen practice and professional involvement. Courses are designed to strengthen nurses’ use of emerging technologies, leadership and management capabilities, and relational skills essential for contemporary practice. Through applied learning experiences, students develop competencies in communication, collaboration, informatics, and systems thinking that support effective decision making, team-based care, and professional advancement within an evolving health care environment.
Class sizes are intentionally small, fostering an engaging and innovative learning environment. Expert faculty bring enthusiasm and a passion for nursing, and are deeply committed to supporting student success.
Online Classes
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RN-BSN Program in Virginia
– nurse.org, 2025
The major is a part of the School of Nursing, an academic unit within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.
Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Degrees Offered:
- B.S.N. in Nursing
- B.S.N. in Nursing
- Concentrations: None
- Minors: None
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