Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to B.S. degree)
Finish Your Degree in Only One Year
Take the next step in your nursing career with our online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from Northern Illinois University. You can complete the 9 courses required in as few as 12 months with the option to transfer up to 33 credits from your previous nursing education to finish our program faster.* Enhance your skills in areas like critical thinking, health assessment and evidence-based practice.
With accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our online program enables licensed RNs to acquire your bachelor’s degree that positions you for career advancement. Each course takes place in a flexible online format that fits busy schedules, and you can complete your practicum at a health care facility in your community.
100% online
Affordable
tuition
Flexible format
Graduate in
only 12 months
CCNE
accreditation
Acquire the Credential That More Hospitals Require
According to a 2020 survey, 41% of health care employers only hired nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing while 82% of employers preferred to hire nurses with this credential.1 In addition, employment rate at graduation was 77% for BSN students, with the employment rate rising to 93% at four to six months after graduation. With NIU’s RN to B.S. in Nursing program, you’ll acquire a degree that can open doors to more nursing careers in your community.
Seek your B.S. degree in nursing to gain these abilities:
- Set the example for nursing leadership, safety and quality based on proven national standards.
- Integrate evidence-based nursing practice.
- Apply process improvement methodologies across health care settings.
- Provide population-focused health care.
A Cost-effective Path to Your Degree
In terms of cost, our online program is competitive. Moreover, NIU’s School of Nursing alone awarded $208,500 in scholarship funds last year.
Course Design
NIU’s professors bring valuable nursing experience to each class, instilling skills for improving processes and patient outcomes in your current workplace. Upon graduation, you’ll possess a valuable credential that demonstrates to employers that you have the leadership skills and traits they desire.
Our program features multiple starts per year so you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Coursework includes a practicum that you can complete with your current employer, or we can assist in finding a placement in your local community. Our online courses include
Population-focused nursing
Processes for nursing leadership
Alterations in biological systems
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Online to Meet Your Goals and Schedule
With NIU’s online programs, you can seek a high-quality degree no matter where you are. While you study online, we’ll provide our support and resources to propel your success and personalize your experience. Collaborate with your classmates and faculty using the same technology that delivers your coursework and use our helpful services available to on-campus students, including dedicated career support even after you graduate, as well as access to NIU libraries and other online resources.
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing. “Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences for Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses.” Retrieved July 13, 2022, from https://www.aacnnursing.org/.
*You must complete 12 semester hours of nursing credit at NIU with a grade of C or better to transfer your credits.