RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Program
RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Program
Earn Your Degree Online
The RN to BSN online program from Loyola University Chicago's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing allows you to obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in a minimum of three semesters. Designed for licensed, professional nurses, the online nursing courses maintain high standards in advanced education to enhance healthcare quality and job opportunities.
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of online courses to earn a BSN degree from Loyola University. Courses will be taught in 7 week sessions with each course spanning 3 credit hours. Ongoing online elective courses will be offered for students that require additional credits.
If you have an associate degree (ADN) or hospital nursing program (diploma) and want to further your education without putting your work on hold, enroll in our RN to BSN online program. Admissions are open year-round. Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing alumni enjoy successful nursing careers nation-wide.
Overview of Loyola’s Year-Round RN to BSN Online Program
Loyola’s RN to BSN online program fast tracks your Bachelor’s Degree. It is specially designed to include previous education and current work experience. We accept up to 66 transfer credits:
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36 credits for RN-BSN Core Requirements
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30 credits for nursing courses
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Earn up to 25 credit hours for prior learning by Professional Nursing Portfolio
Students will complete an e-portfolio of prior learning for review to determine total number of credits awarded.
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30 credits for RN-BSN Program Plan completed online at Loyola
Program Outline:
Semester 1
Session A
- GNUR 207: Individual, Family, Community Wellness and Health
- CMAN 380A: Community Health
Session B
- GNUR 204 Bridge Course Nursing Concepts
- CMAN 380C: Community Health: Lab
Semester 2
Session A
- THEO192 CST and Healthcare Delivery (Theological CORE)
- PSYC 304 Statistics (Quantitative CORE)
Session B
- GNUR 360 Professional Role Development: Researcher
- GNUR 338A Physical Assessment
Semester 3
Session A
- GNUR 383 Leadership for Professional Nursing Practice
- GNUR361 Nursing Ethics (Philosophy CORE)
Session B
- Foundational Ethics (CORE)
- GNUR 325 Spiritual Care (Theological CORE) (with optional international experience)
University Core Curriculum*
- History CORE (HIST 103: American Pluralism)
- Philosophy CORE (PHIL: 187: Environmental Ethics)
- Literary CORE (ENGL 273: Introduction to Fiction)
- Artistic CORE
*If not transferred at time of admission
Program Plan Fall 2011-Summer 2012 (students admitted Fall 2011-Spring 2012)
Program Plan Summer 2012 and beyond (students admitted Summer 2012 or later)
The 2010 U.S. Department of Education Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies found that online students performed better than in a traditional face-to-face instruction, especially when the instruction was collaborative.
Our 100% online program is delivered by qualified and trained professionals. The carefully structured curriculum focuses on interactive, accelerated learning for working professionals looking to further their careers in a shorter time.
Apply now or contact Amy Weatherford at aweatherford@luc.edu 708-216-3751. Request more information or register for an upcoming Nursing event.
