Our RN to BSN program requires a completed associate degree in nursing (ASN) and requires the student to have met the requirements for obtaining an active, unencumbered RN license. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
Designed for working nurses, our 100% online program allows you to learn on the schedule that is most convenient for you. Our flexible program allows you to complete your BSN degree quickly in a little over 1 academic year or take up to 3 years.
We are proud of the reputation that we’ve built within the healthcare community. Our grads are in demand to get hired, with 94% of our RN-BSN grads being employed within 6 months of graduating.
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When you complete our RN-BSN program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to enhance your nursing practice, advance your career, and pursue roles in leadership. See all of our RN-BSN program outcomes.
Our RN-to-BSN degree is a 120 credit hour program composed of 69 hours of transfer credit from an existing degree and 51 hours of core nursing coursework. Designed to get students in, out, and back to work as quickly as possible, our RN to BSN completion program is fully online and can be completed in just 20 months or up to 3 years.
The program consists of 13 courses designed to advance the skills of working nurses and prepare you for a variety of clinical and leadership positions including management. The program builds upon the foundational education of registered nurses and offers coursework in general education, as well as core nursing courses with a conceptual framework based in holistic nursing practice.
The RN-BSN program will prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and skills required to extend their practice options. Students will complete both direct and indirect practice experiences directed by the didactic faculty. Clinical practice experiences are based in the student’s state of residence and may require interviews, projects, and/or observation in healthcare facilities. Students are not required to complete supervised clinical hours.
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Known for our quality nursing education, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch successful careers as registered nurses. We are committed to ensuring our students can enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and readiness to succeed on day one.
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Through lecture-based coursework you’ll expand upon your foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of nursing. We keep our class sizes small so you can build relationships with your instructors and get the personal attention you need to succeed.
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Our flexible online program is offered using an easy and intuitive Canvas Learning system that can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. This user-friendly, fully-integrated platform houses your classroom, library, and online resources all in one place.
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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide graduates with job placement assistance, giving you an indispensable resource for new employment opportunities when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program has been granted programmatic accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) .
The RN to BSN Degree Completion Program has received endorsement by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). AHNCC endorsed nursing programs that have curriculum grounded in holistic nursing philosophy, theory, and concepts consistent with the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Scope and Standards of Holistic Nursing Practice.
Endorsement of the RN to BSN program by the AHNCC allows graduates to sit for the national-level certification exam, waiving the additional requirements of practice and completion of continuing education courses. Joyce is one of only 13 bachelor’s programs in the U.S. that’s endorsed by the AHNCC. That means you’ll earn a quality education and a degree that matters
Tuition for our RN-BSN program is $21,675 based on 51 program credit hours and assuming program completion within 3 years. Upon completing your BSN degree, you can expect to see higher earnings. The median annual salary for an RN in 2021 was $77,6001, while RNs with a BSN degree earned an average of $89,0002.
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In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the BSN Degree Program, RN-BSN applicants are required to have an ASN from an accredited institution and have an active, unencumbered RN license.
RN to BSN means Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. RN to BSN program allows nurses with an active registered nurse license (i.e nurses who have passed the NCLEX and gained RN licensure) to complete their Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree. Joyce’s RN to BSN program can be completed in just 4 semesters.
Joyce’s RN to BSN degree program is 100% online. Students are not required to come to campus for any training, enabling most out-of-state students to complete the program in their location.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Learn more about our accreditations.
As Joyce University’s most affordable program, the tuition for our RN-BSN program is $21,675 based on 51 program credit hours and assuming program completion within 3 years. To learn more about tuition and fees for the RN to BSN program, please visit our financial aid page. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Based on guidelines by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Utah Department of Health, Joyce University has transitioned to virtual classroom instruction with labs and simulations taking place on campus with additional precautions. Learn more about our COVID-19 response.
