Online Nursing Degree (RN to BSN) Advance Your Career: RN to BSN Online
120
Credit Hours
Online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total – includes 39 credits for RN licensure
Liberty University’s RN to BSN Online Degree is a Leader in Online Nursing Programs
Like you, Liberty University is dedicated to pursuing excellence in everything we do. That’s why our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for RNs: Post-Licensure online program is one of the leading online nursing programs providing licensed, practicing nurses the opportunity to finish their education. Our online RN to BSN degree curriculum builds on your knowledge and experience to help you grow in critical thinking, leadership, and clinical skills.
Whether you are seeking to advance in your current role or explore other areas like community health nursing, our online nursing program is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and training to help you excel.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs: Post-Licensure.
Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the postgraduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online RN to BSN Degree?
With an RN license, you will receive a minimum of 39 hours of transfer credit to help you complete this industry-leading RN to BSN degree. Our online nursing programs are taught by nursing professionals with real-world clinical experiences in leadership settings. Our RN to BSN courses are offered completely online, allowing you to remain active with your job, family, and community without the worry of having to take courses on campus.
As you’re considering pursuing an online nursing program, you’re probably wondering if it is worth your time and effort. What is it, you ask, that will make your degree credible and valuable?
Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Earning your degree from us means that you’re receiving your education from a school that is well-respected and recognized among employers and other higher education institutions.
Additionally, Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). You can rest assured knowing that your degree has met the rigorous accreditation standards needed to provide you with a top-of-the-line RN to BSN curriculum.
In addition to our regional and programmatic accreditation, you’ll have access to expert nursing professionals. Each of our faculty members has on-the-job experience in their respective fields. That means by partnering with us, you can learn from men and women who have worked hands-on in the medical field as professional nurses. You’ll see their experiential knowledge brought to the virtual classroom throughout your studies.
Furthermore, this degree program offers you something that not all nursing programs do: an online structure. As an RN, you’ll already have real-world experience heading into our nursing bachelor’s degree online – meaning that you won’t have to worry about completing practicums. One course in this RN to BSN online requires community-based clinical observation hours, but you will be able to remain committed to your job, family, and community as you pursue your BSN degree at Liberty.
What Will You Study in the RN to BSN Degree Online Program?
Choosing to earn your online BSN degree at Liberty is a decision that can open up many windows of opportunity throughout your career as a nurse. We don’t shortchange you when you pursue an online BSN – we empower you.
By transferring your RN license into Liberty’s BSN, the majority of your industry-standard nursing courses can be satisfied. Your remaining nursing courses focus on field leadership, research, and health strategies essential to your success as a nurse. These courses can also be helpful for you if you later decide to pursue nurse management positions or an advanced nursing degree down the road.
This RN to BSN online degree is designed to build on the experience you have gained as an RN. In our degree, you will study microbiology, chemistry for health sciences professionals, statistics, biomedical ethics, general psychology, and developmental psychology. In addition, this bachelor of nursing degree online covers advanced nursing communication and strategies for community health care.
Your RN license has equipped you with a knowledge of medical terminology, the fundamentals of nursing, strategies for adult health care, pharmacology, and the childbearing family. This RN to BSN degree adds to that by covering advanced nursing communication, and strategies for community health care.
Our RN to BSN online courses also explore post-licensure population health, leadership in nursing, nursing management, and the advanced concepts of nursing practice. Upon successful completion of our BSN nursing degree, you can feel confident and prepared to pursue positions of added responsibility in a profession that encapsulates your calling – caring for the health of people like you.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Critical care nurse
- Genetics nurse
- Geriatric nurse
- Hospital nursing
- Long-term care agencies
- Nurse manager
- Nursing informatics specialist
- Nursing research
- Public health nurse
- Staff nursing
Featured Courses
- NURS 211 – Post-Licensure Health Assessment
- NURS 325 – Nursing Concepts
- NURS 446 – Post-Licensure Population Health
- NURS 491 – Nursing Management
Course guides available upon request
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Nursing.
- View the Undergraduate Nursing Course Guides (login required).
- View the School of Nursing Non-discrimination Statement.
- Credit is given for RN licensure, and no challenge tests are required.
- Students should seek programs of study approved by their state. For more information, visit our State Approval Disclosure notifications page for Liberty University nursing programs.
- For students who would like an on-campus experience, the below courses are occasionally offered in an optional, intensive format during the fall and spring semesters. For more information about our online nursing program intensives, please contact luoadvising@liberty.edu.
- NURS 325 – Nursing Concepts
- NURS 492 – Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice
- A background check and RN licensure verification will be completed while enrolled in Advanced Nursing Communication, the required first nursing course in our online nursing program. There is a fee of $39.95 (additional charges may apply) associated with this requirement.
Degree Completion Plan
State Licensure Requirements
Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing has a reduced tuition rate of $330 per credit hour for part- or full-time students!
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
RN to BSN | $330/Credit |
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Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online RN to BSN Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Proof of RN license
- Documentation showing that you are a graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited nursing program leading to an associate degree or hospital diploma
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
At this time, our RN to BSN degree is limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest. View additional admission requirements here.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions for Online BSN Schools
What is a BSN?
BSN stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing – which is an undergraduate degree program for current registered nurses (RN’s). A BSN builds on the prior education and experience earned by RN’s to make students more qualified, prepared, confident, and credentialed nursing professionals.
How much is an RN to BSN online?
An important question you may be asking as you’re considering an RN to BSN program online is how much will it cost? While some online nursing programs may cost more than others, we believe the benefits available at Liberty can be worth your investment. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing has a reduced tuition rate of $330 per credit hour.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
What are the benefits of receiving a BSN?
- A BSN could give you additional career opportunities in fields like education, case management, informatics, or clinical supervision.
- You may be interested in pursuing your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP). A BSN is the first step to higher education in your nursing academics.
- The AACN has officially recognized a BSN as the minimum education requirement for professional nursing practice.*
- Studies and data provided by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree are connected with lower patient mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and more positive outcomes.**
*American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), at Associate Degree in Nursing Programs and AACN’s Support for Articulation (viewed on Jan. 6, 2022).
**American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), at The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice (viewed on Jan. 6, 2022).
How can I receive hands-on experience with an online degree?
You will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with 16 community-based observational hours. These hours can be obtained at a facility in your local area.
What are the benefits of online BSN programs?
While we can’t speak for every online program, Liberty’s online BSN programs offer registered nurses the opportunity to advance their careers while maintaining their work-life balance. Our online format allows RNs to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at their own pace, without sacrificing their current job responsibilities. By earning your BSN through Liberty, you’ll enhance your clinical skills, expand your knowledge of healthcare leadership, and open doors to more advanced roles in nursing. Additionally, our online BSN programs are designed with affordability in mind, helping you achieve your educational goals without the burden of excessive student debt.
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