BS in Nursing (RN to BS Degree Completion)

_{*Does not include fees. Based on the academic year 2024-2025.}

Our RN-to-BS in Nursing program builds upon your existing expertise, providing a seamless transition to the next level of your career. Once you have completed the required courses, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own capstone project that relates to your specific field of interest in nursing.

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. For those who want to continue their education, there is a direct pathway to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program as well.

We invite you to a download the RN-to-BS flyer to review the required curriculum and prerequisites, and to hear what a student has to say about their experience.

Earning your RN-to-BS degree is a wise choice that enhances your nursing education by providing a broader understanding of healthcare. A BS can also open new doors for aspiring healthcare professionals. It enables you to advance your career and assume roles you might never have considered like nurse leader, change agent, school nurse, occupational health nurse, or certification in a specialty like critical care, or cardiology. To pursue this goal, Regis’ RN-to-BS degree will offer greater flexibility, with online or part-time study options, allowing you to balance your education with your work and personal life.

• Program duration is 12 to 16 months
• Online modality with classes offered asynchronous or Zoom synchronous hybrid
• No clinical component
• 45 credits will be awarded for associate's degree nursing courses and active RN license
• Personalized academic support from faculty, the program director, and an advisor

Once accepted into the program, it will be important to meet with your advisor to develop your personal curriculum plan, as the sequencing of courses can impact the time it takes you to complete the program.

We invite you to download the RN to BS flyer to review the required curriculum and prerequisites, and to hear what a student has to say about their experience!

At Regis, we are here to help you succeed and reach your goals. Once accepted into our program, you’ll meet one-on-one with a dedicated advisor to develop a personalized curriculum plan. This process determines your sequencing of courses and the time it will take you to complete the program.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing comes with numerous benefits, including improved patient outcomes, more job opportunities, better chances for career advancement, and higher pay. Given the requirements in the healthcare industry, it is crucial to consider continuing education in nursing. Employers increasingly prefer or require nurses with a BS degree due to the more comprehensive skill set and critical thinking abilities it develops. This provides an incentive for nurses to consider furthering their professional development to meet their career goals.

• Application
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts

Once you submit your application, you may check the status of supplementary materials by logging into your account. Your application checklist will indicate received and missing application materials, including transcripts, recommendations, standardized test scores, resume, and personal statement.