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School of Nursing  :  Academic Programs   :  Undergraduate  :  RN-to-BSN

Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Overview

The RN-to-BSN program at the KU School of Nursing provides registered nurses a way to complete their bachelor's degrees in a flexible, online format. No on-campus time is required and classes are accessible 24 hours a day. The program can be completed in as little as one calendar year of full-time study or up to five years of part-time study.

Complete your bachelor's degree in three easy steps:

Step 1: Complete Prerequisite Courses

Sixty credits of liberal arts and sciences courses are required prior to admission. See all requirements

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Applications (including transcripts and references) must be submitted by the deadline appropriate for your anticipated start date: October 1 (for spring semester admission); March 1 (summer); June 1 (fall). Details

Step 3: Complete the KU BSN courses

The online RN-to-BSN program provides you with the ultimate in scheduling flexibility and convenience. No on-campus time is required and classes are accessible 24 hours a day. Curriculum

Application to the program is open at all times. Students can start the program at any semester.

Accreditation

The KU School of Nursing's baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036; 202-887-6791. This organization is a nationally recognized professional accrediting body for collegiate nursing programs.

The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are also approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1230; 785-296-4929.

The Nurse Midwifery Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, 8403 Colesville R., Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, 240-485-1800, FAX: 240-485-1818.

The University of Kansas is accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association through its Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).

Questions? Contact Us!

The University of Kansas School of Nursing
Office of Student Affairs
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Blvd. 
Kansas City, KS 66160

toll-free: 1-888-588-1619
913-588-1619
TTY 711
E-mail: soninfo@kumc.edu


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