RN to BSN ONLINE
DEGREE PROGRAM
This affordable RN to BSN online program can give you increased career options while preparing you for professional nursing practice roles.
Program Overview
Learn more about the accelerated online RN to BSN program
Northeastern State University offers an online RN to BSN program that can be completed in as few as 10 months. The curriculum for this accredited online nursing program consists of 30 upper division credit hours and is designed to build on your previous education and experience and prepare you for a professional nursing career. The program will also provide a strong foundation for a graduate education in nursing.
Major areas of emphasis include family nursing, community health, leadership, and research. Graduates are prepared to provide primary health care in diverse settings; to provide education to individuals, families, and community groups; and to continue lifelong learning.
Check out the program goals in this ACEN-accredited online nursing program
- Provide diploma and associate degree nursing graduates with a broadened educational base for improvement of nursing practice
- Offer a baccalaureate program in nursing that instills lifelong learning and provides basic preparation for graduate education in nursing
- Provide a nursing program designed to meet the needs of the state, region, and nation by preparing RNs at the baccalaureate level to practice professional nursing in diverse roles and settings
- Facilitate students' mastery of knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing
- Enable students to broaden their knowledge base through selected general education, prerequisite, and support courses
- Provide an educational environment that will foster professional development and personal growth of students and faculty
- Promote faculty and student involvement in activities relating to the promotion of health of individuals, families, communities and society
- Provide diploma and associate degree nursing graduates with a broadened educational base for improvement of nursing practice
- Offer a baccalaureate program in nursing that instills lifelong learning and provides basic preparation for graduate education in nursing
- Provide a nursing program designed to meet the needs of the state, region, and nation by preparing RNs at the baccalaureate level to practice professional nursing in diverse roles and settings
- Facilitate students' mastery of knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing
- Enable students to broaden their knowledge base through selected general education, prerequisite, and support courses
- Provide an educational environment that will foster professional development and personal growth of students and faculty
- Promote faculty and student involvement in activities relating to the promotion of health of individuals, families, communities and society
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires Student Achievement Outcome Data such as program completion and employment rates be publicly accessible.
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, OK, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org. The BSN program has continuing accreditation through fall 2024, and the MSN program's initial accreditation is active through fall 2025.
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Tuition and Fees
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Northeastern State University prides itself on offering a high-quality education at an affordable price. The pay-by-the-course tuition cost for the RN to BSN online program is priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
RN to BSN Online Program Tuition and Fees
| In-State Per Credit Hour | In-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $305.50* | $9,165* |
| Out-of-State Per Credit Hour | Out-of-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $306.50* | $9,195* |
*Tuition for the RN to BSN online is $9,165 in-state, and $9,195 out-of-state. Tuition includes required fees and is current as of Fall 2023. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Undergraduate Application Fee (per application): $25
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our RN to BSN course schedule is designed for flexibility
Northeastern State University offers six start dates throughout the year, so you can begin coursework at a time that is best for you. You should consider all relevant deadlines, such as the application date and required documents deadline, for admission. After those steps are completed, you must register for classes and pay for tuition by the payment due date.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Course Start | App Deadline | Doc Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Course End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/11/24 | 5/3/24 |
| Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/13/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/26/24 | 7/1/24 | 8/15/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/19/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/19/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/13/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Read the details of our online RN to BSN admissions criteria
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree at Northeastern State University.
Applicants to the NSU RN to BSN online program must hold or be working toward a current RN license, along with an associate degree or diploma from a regionally accredited nursing program and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Admission Requirements:
- Current RN license
- Associate degree or diploma from a state-approved associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Minimum 2.0 GPA no grade below a “C” in nursing support
Full Admission:
- Graduation from a state-approved associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Current RN license (submitted to Undergraduate Admissions)
- Overall 2.0 GPA with no grade below a "C" in nursing support (upper and lower division) and lower-division nursing courses
Conditional Admission:
- Overall 2.0 GPA with no grade below a "C" in nursing support (upper and lower division) and lower-division nursing courses
- Nurses graduating with their ADN may be admitted on the condition that they achieve RN status by the end of their first semester
Additional Requirements (due no later than end of first course after admission):
- Complete a national background check and drug test
- Additional general education and pre-requisite coursework may be required based on transcript review
Diploma graduates and those from non-HLC accredited nursing programs must successfully complete nursing proficiency tests. Credit for lower-division nursing content will be awarded to those who successfully complete the tests and the first semester of the nursing program.
Only official documents should be mailed to:
NSU Admissions and Records701 N Grand Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2300
Courses
Advance your knowledge in these online nursing classes
The RN to BSN online curriculum includes 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours (upper division nursing courses only).
Required General Education Courses
Generally, the following general education courses should be completed prior to beginning RN to BSN coursework at NSU. For clarification or questions, students should contact their academic advisor. If the student is currently enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program and desires to complete the degree concurrently, then ALL general education requirements must be met prior to enrolling in the first nursing course. Show all
Written & Oral Communication (9 hours)
- ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I
- ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II
Choose ONE course from the following:
- COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Communication
- COMM 2213 Public Speaking
- COMM 3223 Business and Professional Speaking
- COMM 3303 Group Dynamics
Humanities (6 hours)
- HIST 1113 Early Western Civilization
- HIST 1213 Modern Western Civilization
- HUM 2113 Ancient Cultures
- HUM 2223 Modern Cultures
- PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy
- HUM 2333 Art Appreciation
- MUS 2543 Music Appreciation
- THTR 2763 Theatre Appreciation
- THTR 2843 Film Appreciation
- MUS 2533 Rock Music History
- MUS 2743 Jazz Appreciation
- WGS Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
If the student has completed 6 hours of required Humanities courses at a transfer institution, they have fulfilled NSU's Humanities requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
- HIST 1483 American History 1492-1876 OR
- HIST 1493 American History since 1876
- POLS 1113 American Federal Government
- PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology
Natural Sciences (16 hours)
- BIOL 2154 Human Anatomy AND
- BIOL 3314 Human Physiology OR
- combined course of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- BIOL 3224 Microbiology
- CHEM 1123 & 1131 General Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis (3 hours)
Choose ONE course from the following:
- MATH 1513 College Algebra
- An advanced course in mathematics, statistics, or computer programming
- MATH 1473 Applied Math
Life Skills (6 hours)
Choose ONE course from the following:
- 1653 Basic Nutrition OR
- H ED 1113 Personal Health
Select 3 hours from the following:
- CS 1003/IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or a more advanced CS/IS course
- FIN 2113 Personal Financial Planning
- HFS 3113 Consumer Issues
- HFS 1103 Relationships and Marriage
- PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior
- EDUC 4823 Technology in Education (This course is designed for education majors.)
- H ED 2212 First Aid
- P ED 4741 CPR Training
- LIBM 4611 Electronic Information Retrieval
Any military science leadership, physical education activity, and/or performance-based arts course(s).
Global Perspectives (3 hours)
Select ONE course from the following five categories.
- Second Language (1113 or higher): Spanish, French, German, Cherokee, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, New Testament Greek, Latin, or American Sign Language.
- American Indian Studies
- ANTH 2223 Introduction to American Indian Studies
- CHER 4113 Cherokee Cultural Heritage
- HIST 3723 History of the American Indian
- Geography
- GEOG 2253 World Regional Geography
- GEOG 2003 Food and Society
- GEOG 2133 Global Economic Geography
- Political Science
- POL 2314 Introduction to International Relations
- POL 2353 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Literature, Customs, and Beliefs
- NUTR 3653 Food and Culture
- REL 2553 Comparative Religions
- ENGL 3413 World Literature
- TECH 3053 Technology and Society
- COMM 2543 Intercultural Communication
Computer Proficiency
Students must demonstrate computer proficiency, which includes the competent use of a variety of software and networking applications. Students may complete the requirement through one of three options:
- Successfully completing a high school computer science course that meets the State Regents' high school curricular requirements; OR
- Satisfying NSU's computer proficiency assessment; OR
- Successfully completing CS 1003/IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or EDUC 4823 Technology in Education (for education majors).
Students should complete this requirement in their first 30 hours of course work.
Statistics - 3 hours
Nursing - 30 hours
Transfer credit or credit by examination
RNs with an Oklahoma Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree will have satisfied all General Education requirements; certain lower division prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or better by all RNs. All other RNs must meet Northeastern State University General Education requirements, including required initial enrollment in math deficiency removal courses if a deficiency exists.
