Online RN to BSN Program
Advance your career, earn your RN-to-BSN at University of Bridgeport!
If you are a registered nurse looking to expand your career and educational mobility, then our online RN to BSN nursing completion program is for you. Earn your RN-to-BSN degree online, on your schedule, and in an environment that complements the knowledge, skills, and abilities your experience brings to the digital classroom.
Start your journey to success — on your time.
You may transfer up to 90 credits from previous nursing program coursework from accredited institutions.
As a student in the online RN to BSN program, you will complete a total of 120 credits in the following areas: general education (University core and electives), basic nursing, and upper-level nursing on a flexible, online schedule. Once matriculated, you must complete the last 30 credits of residency coursework at UB in order to receive a degree.
The online RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who are looking to advance their careers, and enter the professional role of nursing leadership.
The curriculum is designed to expand the knowledge base of basic nursing practice beyond the original nursing associate degree or diploma program. The curriculum provides growth and development in evidence-based practice, health assessment, quality, leadership, safety, informatics, professional seminars, and community health.
Prepare for a rewarding career.
Upon completion of the RN to BSN online program, you will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from a liberal education in communication, human experience, scientific literacy, analysis, and global society;
- Communicate using an ongoing interactive process that builds therapeutic interpersonal and inter-professional relationships for an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment;
- Apply the nursing process to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, clinical competent, contemporary professional nursing care;
- Apply critical thinking skills to support excellence in nursing practice and to provide comprehensive compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across the life span;
- Promote healthy lifestyles through health education, health promotion strategies and population-focused interventions;
- Comprehend system-based practice and its impact on safe, quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice;
- Apply leadership and management skills in the provision of safe, quality and cost-effective care in the continuum of healthcare environments;
- Exercise innovative inquiry in the use of information and patient care technology with knowledge based on research for the improvement in patient outcomes; and
- Practice within the values, ethics, and legal standards of professional nursing.
7 Week Sessions
90 Transfer Credits Allowed
from accredited institutions
9 Advanced Nursing Courses
6 Start Terms a Year
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Admission Requirements
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in your state of residence
- Cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 or higher
- Completed University of Bridgeport application
- Transcripts from any colleges/universities attended
- Proof of high school completion or its equivalent
International Applicants
Please consult the International Admissions page for additional requirements. For specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Online RN to BSN Courses
As a student in the RN to BSN online completion program, you will complete a total of 120 credits in the following areas: general education (University core and electives), basic nursing, and upper-level nursing. Once matriculated, you must complete the last 30 credits of residency coursework at UB in order to receive a degree. You may transfer up to 90 credits from previous nursing program coursework from accredited institutions.
You must maintain a cumulative professional grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and a grade of at least "C+" (77) in all nursing, mathematics, and science courses. Progression in the nursing major is dependent upon this requirement. While the program may be completed online on a full- or part-time basis, you must complete your BSN degree within seven years of matriculation.
University Core Courses - 29 credits
General education course requirements can be found in the UB Catalog.
ENG 101 Composition
MATH 105 or higher, Int. Algebra
BIOL 113 Anatomy & Physiology I, with lab
BIOL 114 Anatomy & Physiology II, with lab
Humanities (2 courses)
SOC 101 Sociology
PSYC 205 Lifespan Development
Fine Arts
Program/ Transfer Requirements - 44 credits
BIOL 106 Microbiology, with lab
PSYC 103 General Psychology
MATH 203/ or NURS 315 Elementary Statistics
Basic Nursing Block Transfer
Upper-level BSN Course Requirements - 27 credits
NURS 301 Nursing Theory and Evidence Based-Practice
NURS 302 Health Assessment
NURS 303 Community Health
NURS 304 Professional Seminar
NURS 305 Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS 306 Quality, Safety/Health Policy
NURS 307 Nursing and Healthcare Informatics
NURS 308 Capstone II
NURS 310 Population and Global Health
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Learning Outcomes and Careers
Upon conclusion of the RN to BSN completion program, you will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from a liberal education in communication, human experience, scientific literacy, analysis, and global society
- Communicate using an ongoing interactive process that builds therapeutic interpersonal and inter-professional relationships for an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment
- Apply the nursing process to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, clinically competent, contemporary professional nursing care.
- Apply critical thinking skills to support excellence in nursing practice and to provide comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across the life span
- Promote healthy lifestyles through health education, health promotion strategies and population-focused interventions
- Comprehend system-based practice and its impact on safe, quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice
- Apply leadership and management skills in the provision of safe, quality and cost-effective care in the continuum of healthcare environments
- Exercise innovative inquiry in the use of information and patient care technology with knowledge based on research for the improvement in patient outcomes
- Practice within the values, ethics, and legal standards of professional nursing
Careers
The RN to BSN completion program is designed for registered nurses who are looking to advance their careers and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, an essential credential for those looking to enter the professional role of nursing leadership.
The curriculum is designed to integrate a foundation in the liberal arts and nursing courses that expand the knowledge base of basic nursing practice beyond the original nursing associate degree or diploma program. The curriculum provides the opportunity for professional growth and development in evidence-based practice, health assessment, quality, leadership, safety, informatics, professional seminars and community health.
The RN to BSN completion program at the University is also a great foundation for advanced nursing education.
Career Assistance
UB's Center for Career Development helps graduates prepare for entrance into the workforce. Our comprehensive career counseling and resource center is dedicated to helping you become an active participant in your own academic, professional, and career development.
Services provided include basics like resume and cover letter building, interview preparation, negotiation, goal assessment, and personal branding.
