Newberry College | RN-to-BSN Online

Rx for Career Success

Enhance your credentials and advance your career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Newberry College. This fully online degree-completion program is designed to allow working RNs to earn their degree in as few as 12 months.

Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

The RN-to-BSN advancement track consists of 32 semester hours of credit of required nursing and core/elective courses that satisfy the residence requirements at Newberry College. The RN-to-BSN advancement track course sequence is designed to be completed in three semesters (full-time) or in six semesters (part-time). RNs admitted to this track begin the nursing courses in any semester they choose and graduate once they have completed all the required courses in the track. The Department of Nursing offers each nursing course only once a year on a fixed schedule. Program students must meet the Newberry College core requirements just as other transfer students. Transfer credit for previous college-level coursework is evaluated by the registrar’s office on an individual basis. The BSN program is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

CURRICULUM PLAN

The RN-to-BSN degree-advancement program is designed for working RNs with an associate degree or a diploma in nursing who want to earn their bachelor's degree. Newberry Online courses are offered over 7.5-week terms with five sub-terms for the year. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per trimester (two sub-terms).

SAMPLE COURSE LIST -- RN-to-BSN ONLINE

Bridging to Generalist Nursing Practice for RNs
Nursing Leadership & Change for RNs
Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing Practice for RNs
Nursing Leadership & Change – RN Practicum
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan for RNs
Community Health Nursing for RNs
Community Health Nursing – RN Practicum
Nursing Research & EBP for RNs
Human Heredity
Professional Development for RNs

Requirements

Eligibility for Admission

You must hold an active RN licensure, currently employed in nursing role (part-time or full-time)
You must be a graduate of an accredited ADN program
You must have earned a grade of “C” or better on all prerequisite courses

Tuition & Fees

RN to BSN Tuition

$395 per credit hour

RN to BSN Expenses

Application fee – No fee to apply
Student Services fees – Included in your tuition
Course Resource fee – Included in your tuition
Testing fees – Included in your tuition
Books and Supplies – Varies by course requirements; approximately $100 -- $300 per course
Transcript fees (transferring schools) – Varies by institution; typically $20 - $30 per school.

Financial Aid

You may be eligible for tuition assistance through the South Carolina Tuition Grant. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.ed.gov

Newberry College school code: 003440

Apply for Admission

Apply for admission in two easy steps!

Complete the Online Programs application for admission.
Send official transcripts from all academic institutions.

If you are admitted to the program we’ll conduct a free credit evaluation and provide you with a Degree Completion Roadmap so you’ll know exactly where you stand now and what comes next.

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Questions?

We're Here to Help!

Our admission counselors are ready to answer questions and walk you through the application process.

Call 1.800.845.4955 or email admission@newberry.edu.

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