Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
The accelerated, online RN to BSN program at St. Thomas University is designed for working RNs who want to expand their practice to transformative leadership nursing roles in a variety of patient care settings. Graduates will possess a thorough understanding of culturally responsive health care practice and advocacy.
Program Overview
Learn more about our accredited RN to BSN online program
In St. Thomas University's accelerated, RN to BSN online degree program, you will add to your scientific knowledge base, gain the leadership skills to move into management roles, and expand your understanding of the diverse range of patients and families you may encounter in providing expert nursing care.
You will also learn to integrate clinical prevention and health care promotion strategies to maintain and improve patient health outcomes–and to expand your awareness of culturally diverse nursing care. You will learn from supportive faculty members who are dedicated to your professional development.
Core coursework includes community health nursing, culturally diverse nursing care, an exploration of ethical dilemmas encountered in nursing, and operational issues related to the health care system. Program curriculum incorporates a Catholic Identity course and a Diversity course that examine bioethical issues from the Catholic perspective and bring a depth of understanding of other faiths.
Any required general education coursework is offered online by STU and can be completed in conjunction with nursing courses at the same affordable tuition rate and accelerated format; there are no prerequisites or need to take courses at another institution. This will allow you to become the nursing leader you aim to be quicker and with the high-quality standards STU is committed to teaching. Beginning Spring 1 2023, new students seeking to take general education courses outside of STU will require Dean/CNO approval.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the integration of philosophical and theoretical principles of the art and science of nursing to create a caring environment for diverse patients, families, and communities
- Incorporate teaching, learning and evaluation concepts in developing individualized health plans that meet the cultural and individual needs of patients, families and communities
- Demonstrate ethical and transformative leadership skills to promote a quality, safe, cost-effective health care environment for individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrate professionalism in the care of patients, in inter-professional education and in collaborative practice
- Demonstrate the ability to advocate for transformation in the health care delivery system that is responsive to sustain health care outcomes at local, regional, state, national and global levels
- Assume accountability for one's own professional development, lifelong learning and scholarship, and the advancement of the nursing profession
- Employ information technologies to manage knowledge, disseminate information, and promote decision-making in nursing practice
- Demonstrate the integration of philosophical and theoretical principles of the art and science of nursing to create a caring environment for diverse patients, families, and communities
- Incorporate teaching, learning and evaluation concepts in developing individualized health plans that meet the cultural and individual needs of patients, families and communities
- Demonstrate ethical and transformative leadership skills to promote a quality, safe, cost-effective health care environment for individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrate professionalism in the care of patients, in inter-professional education and in collaborative practice
- Demonstrate the ability to advocate for transformation in the health care delivery system that is responsive to sustain health care outcomes at local, regional, state, national and global levels
- Assume accountability for one's own professional development, lifelong learning and scholarship, and the advancement of the nursing profession
- Employ information technologies to manage knowledge, disseminate information, and promote decision-making in nursing practice
Nursing Career Opportunities
- BSN-prepared nurse
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Assistant Nurse Manager
- Nurse Supervisor
- BSN-prepared nurse
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Assistant Nurse Manager
- Nurse Supervisor
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree programs in nursing at St. Thomas University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Tuition
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Tuition for the RN to BSN online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid by the course. The program consists of 9 nursing courses and 2 university-required courses (Catholic Identity and Diversity) for a total of 36 credit hours. Each course has a technology fee as noted in the below table. The tuition shown here reflects 36 hours of nursing courses and is inclusive of the fees.
Please note that the Catholic Identity and Diversity courses, REL 2300 World Religions (3 hours), and PHI 3633 Biomedical Ethics (3 hours), must be taken through STU Online to meet graduation requirements. Tuition price for these two courses will be the same rate as the nursing courses and is included in the posted tuition below.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $230 | $740 | $8,830 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
See our application deadlines and course schedules below
The RN to BSN program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2023 | 8/19/23 | 8/4/23 | 8/7/23 | 8/11/23 | 8/14/23 | 10/13/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 2023 | 10/14/23 | 9/29/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/6/23 | 10/9/23 | 12/8/23 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/6/24 | 12/15/23 | 12/20/23 | 12/22/23 | 1/10/24 | 3/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/24 | 2/24/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/6/24 | 3/13/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/24 | 4/27/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/15/24 | 6/21/24 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 6/22/24 | 6/8/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/19/24 | 6/26/24 | 8/2/24 | 6 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/17/24 | 8/3/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/21/24 | 10/11/24 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/24 | 9/28/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Here is what you need to know before applying to our online RN to BSN program
Our very reasonable admission requirements allow students from diverse academic backgrounds greater access to the RN to BSN online program.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Active RN license
RN to BSN Online Admission Requirements
The following are required for admission to the RN to BSN online program:
- A completed and signed application for admission
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on previous coursework from an approved nursing program
- Active and unencumbered RN license
- Official college and/or university transcripts from all institutions previously attended, including the institution where the degree was conferred
- Official transcripts must be submitted to the admissions office before final acceptance into the program
- All foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Standard testing generally used for this purpose by St. Thomas University will apply
- To utilize VA benefits, veterans are advised to communicate with our VA Benefits Administrator
Additional Requirements
Prior to clinicals, students must:
- Show proof of current CPR awarded by the American Heart Association
- Show proof of current immunization and yearly Influenza vaccine prior to clinical rotation
- Successfully pass a Level II background check with an agency appointed by the University at students’ expense
Students are also required to carry personal, medical, and hospital insurance.
Official transcripts and all other documents should be sent to:
St. Thomas University, Office of Admissions
16401 NW 37th Ave., Mimi Dooner Hall
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6459
This program is currently offered in Florida and Georgia.
Courses
Read about our RN to BSN online classes below
The RN to BSN online curriculum is comprised of 30 hours of nursing courses and 2 university-required courses (Catholic Identity and Diversity). STU requires the Catholic Identity and Diversity courses to be completed through STU Online as part of the graduation requirements. An additional 60 credits will be granted with the RN license. Students must also complete an additional 24 credits of general education credits. General Education courses from a previously attended accredited institution will be accepted, when applicable, on a course-by-course basis when you apply and are contingent upon course requirement equivalencies. Total course requirements will be determined after a transcript review once all official transcripts have been received.
Accredited institutions are those that have been accredited by organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education. Students who previously attended a school not recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education may have to repeat or take additional general education courses. An advisor will reach out early in the application process to discuss potential course work required.
Courses in this program are seven weeks long. Courses during the two summer terms, however, are six weeks long.
All students must complete 3 credits each of an upper-division course in religious studies and an upper-division course in philosophy at STU.
In addition to the 30 credits of nursing and 6 credits of GER, students must also complete 24 credits of general education. Our online general education courses maintain both the highest academic rigor, affordability and 100% online flexibility, for your convenience. To keep students on track with our standards, we ask all new students take their courses exclusively at STU and only seek courses elsewhere with Dean/CNO approval.
STU is ranked #18 in the “Best Value Colleges in Florida" rankings by Niche.com (2022).
