RN to BSN
RN to BSN Overview
If you are currently working as a licensed registered nurse, take a strategic step and advance your career through our Post-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). In just three words, our programs are convenient, affordable, and reputable. You’ll obtain valuable knowledge and skills in class that can be immediately applied to your nursing career.
For program information, including features, curriculum plan, benchmarks, etc., view our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program page.
- 30 credit hours
- 1 year for full-time study or 1.5 years for part-time study
- Classes start every 8 weeks
- 5 start dates throughout the year
- Rolling admissions. Apply anytime.
A Historic Nursing Program
Our School of Nursing has promoted human dignity, freedom and human flourishing in healthcare through nursing education since 1933, when we started our baccalaureate nursing program.
Our BSN program is the oldest in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and our MSN program is the oldest in Louisville and second oldest in the state. With its establishment in 1981, the RN to BSN program benefits from this rich tradition and the experience of our skilled faculty.
RN to BSN Courses
The RN to BSN accepts up to 90 credit hours to meet nursing and general education requirements. You can transfer up to 60 credit hours for an earned associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university to meet general education requirements and up to 30 credit for an active nursing license.
Clinical experience is gained in hospitals, health centers and community health agencies throughout Louisville. The program curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pathophysiology as well as courses such as health assessment, maternal-newborn nursing and nursing pharmacology.
A Schedule that Fits Your Life
Our bachelor’s level courses are offered in our unique eight-week block schedule format. You’ll take one to two classes at a time and enjoy a week-long break between blocks.
Our online classes are entirely online. There are no required on-campus obligations and access to online academic support services.
Admission Requirements
Are you a registered nurse looking to earn your bachelor’s degree? Learn how Spalding’s RN to BSN program can help you reach your goal.
Tuition
Chart your course. Learn about tuition and fees for our RN to BSN program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
Discover Your Growth Potential
Nurses are needed — the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of registered nurses will grow by 5% between 2024 and 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
An Affordable, Quality Degree
Enjoy the value of private education for a low, competitive tuition rate.
- Low Costs: No hidden fees with no book expenses
- Small Class Sizes: Receive the attention you deserve
- Personalized Success Coaching: Map out your academic and career goals with a dedicated advisor
- Supportive Faculty: Learn from working clinicians, scholars, and healthcare advocates
Minimize your costs by maximizing your benefits.
The teachers did a great job of teaching toward the NCLEX … and the people who you are going to be with in the program really support you and help you throughout it. So, if you’re having trouble with a concept or you have something in your personal life, there’s people there to help you along and not leave you feeling like you’re completely drowning and alone.
Chris Tipton, Accelerated BSN alum
Spalding’s RN to BSN program is led by School of Nursing faculty
Amanda Brown, Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology
Graduate Nursing Pathway Coordinator
Renee Campbell, DNP, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE
School of Nursing Clinical Coordinator
