RN to BSN Completion Program (Online)

A needed profession in need of new recruits

Nurses are in high demand. America’s aging population, an increasing focus on preventative care and wellness, recent healthcare reforms and practitioners retiring from the field are among the many factors accounting for the national shortage of registered nurses. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is widely considered a requirement for RNs seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Our RN to BSN Completion Program is designed for registered nurses. It caters to graduates of diploma or associate degree nursing programs, whether new graduates just taking the NCLEX-RN examination or experienced RNs.

Nursing classes are primarily delivered in a 7-week module format, allowing for completion in as little as 12 months. The course content, scheduled throughout the year in a 100% online format, is taught via innovative distance education technologies and features prompt instructor accessibility. RN to BSN students also receive personalized academic coaching and support. Tuition starts at $10,000, with deferment available. 

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Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to Alvernia University and are fully accepted in the RN to BSN Completion Program when the following documentation is submitted:

• RN to BSN Completion Program application
• Proof of high school completion: a copy of your high school transcript, diploma, or GED completion
• Official transcript of college and/or diplomas school
• Photocopy of current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License (submit after NCLEX is completed)

Students may be admitted to the RN to BSN Completion Program prior to passing the NCLEX; however, students are not permitted to progress and register for the two clinical courses (NUR 403 & NUR 405) without a current and valid RN license.

Additional Academic Progression Policies:

• Both theoretical and clinical components of the professional nursing courses must be satisfactorily completed
• A grade of "C" or better in all nursing courses is required to progress through the RN to BSN Completion Program

Application Instructions

To apply:

• Speak to an enrollment counselor
• Complete an application
• Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.*
• Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, and visit our FAFSA page to stay up to date on the latest from federal student aid. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

Career Outlook

The RN to BSN Completion Program will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

   • Emergency Room Nurse
   • Critical Care Nurse
   • Nurse Care Manager
   • Pediatric Nurse
   • Nurse Navigator
   • Trauma Nurse
   • Staff Nurse
   • Nurse Educator in Collegiate setting

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, about the average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $86,070.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

   • Community agency networking
   • International real-world learning immersion experience (Ireland)

Program Accreditation

• The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Alvernia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccrediation.org).
• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.