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Nursing - RN-BS Nursing Option, BS
Online RN-BSN Program
Why Choose UCM for Your Nursing BS - RN-BSN Degree?
The 91导航鈥檚 100% online Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN program provides professional registered nurses with the opportunity to continue working while earning your degree. Designed specifically for working nurses with an associate degree in Nursing and an active RN license, this flexible and affordable online program can be completed in as little as one year with no out-of-state tuition costs. You will receive dedicated personal support, learn from experienced nursing faculty and gain skills focused on assessment, wellness, community and leadership 鈥� all without required bedside clinical hours. Take the next step toward advancing your nursing career today.
Admission Requirements and Program Information
UCM's Nursing BS - RN-BSN at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Online
- Named a Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing by U.S. News & World Report (2027)
- Competitive tuition rates with no out-of-state tuition fees
- Can be completed in as little as one year
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What Will You Learn in UCM鈥檚 RN-BSN Program?
In UCM鈥檚 Nursing BS - RN-BSN program, you will achieve a well-rounded undergraduate education in nursing theory and practice. All classes are unique to the RN-BSN student and focus on key areas such as assessment, wellness, community health and leadership. Taught by faculty who are experienced nurses passionate about education, your coursework includes:
- Professional Nursing Dimensions & Perspectives
- Health & Physical Assessment
- Advanced Concepts of Wellness
- Evidence-Based Practice Research
- Concepts of Community Health Nursing
- Concepts of Nursing Leadership Management
- Socioeconomic Factors Impacting Health
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN
UCM鈥檚 online Nursing BS - RN-BSN degree program allows you to use coursework and practical application to expand your knowledge in healthcare. As a working nurse, you will not be required to complete bedside clinical hours. Instead, you will engage in community health and leadership projects that allow you to collaborate with faculty and fellow nursing professionals while applying key concepts directly to your career.
You are also invited to campus to celebrate your achievements alongside peers and faculty during a face-to-face nursing pinning ceremony and graduation in Warrensburg, Missouri, held every December and May.
Fast Facts About UCM鈥檚 BS in Nursing - RN-BSN
- Format: 100% online classes delivered in flexible eight-week sessions
- Completion Time: Can be completed in as little as one year
- Tuition: Affordable rate with no out-of-state tuition fees
- Clinical Requirements: No bedside clinical hours required for working nurses
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Rankings & Recognition: Named a Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing by U.S. News & World Report (2027)
- Dedicated Support: Personal academic advising from a dedicated online RN-BSN academic coordinator
- Graduation: Optional in-person nursing pinning ceremony and commencement in Warrensburg, Missouri, offered every December and May
Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 RN-BSN Students
As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. With tuition rates lower than many Missouri colleges and the national average, UCM offers several options to keep your degree affordable, including:
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Loans
- Work Study
Many hospitals also offer employer reimbursement programs. UCM financial aid staff can assist you in navigating employer benefits, searching the and applying for financial aid options. Students may also take advantage of UCM鈥檚 optional payment plan.
Your next steps:
鈶� Request information about the RN to BSN program at 91导航.
鈶� Schedule a visit or
鈶�&苍产蝉辫;Apply to UCM.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 RN-BSN Graduates
Registered nurses with BSN degrees are in high demand across the healthcare industry. Hospitals and healthcare systems are increasingly hiring bachelor鈥檚 degree-prepared nurses, with Magnet hospitals preferring candidates who hold a BSN. Earning your BSN degree through UCM expands your career opportunities and helps prepare you for upper-level positions and management roles in nursing.
Apply to UCM's BS in Nursing - RN-BSN program
The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Take your degree further.
After graduating with your RN-BSN degree, you can further your career with UCM鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN degree) in two tracks:
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will study nursing theory and practice with courses focused on assessment, wellness, community health and leadership. Key course topics include health assessment, evidence-based practice research, socio-economic factors impacting health and nursing leadership management.
No. As a working nurse with an active RN license, you will not need to complete bedside clinical hours. Instead, learning experiences include hands-on community health and leadership projects.
