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This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and provides preparation for graduate study in nursing.
Advance in nursing management, research, and public health with an online nursing bachelor's degree.
With an online nursing degree from University of Maryland Global Campus, you can obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. This bachelor’s degree program provides a pathway for career advancement in clinical management and leadership or public health nursing, as well as preparation for graduate study, by building on your established clinical and practical experiences. This program will help equip you to assume the role of the professional nurse in diverse and challenging settings, take on responsibility for client care, and provide exceptional evidence-based nursing care to patients.
If you were admitted to this program prior to the fall 2018 term, contact an advisor before enrolling in courses.
Industry Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMGC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
- Courses
- Admission & Program Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30 Credits
- (3 Credits, NURS 300)
- (3 Credits, NURS 305)
- (4 Credits, NURS 362)
- (3 Credits, NURS 350)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, NURS 410)
- (3 Credits, NURS 420)
- (4 Credits, NURS 462)
- (4 Credits, NURS 485)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (4 Credits, BIOL 230)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 Credits)
The following required course may be applied to elective requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 Credits)
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) is only open to students who:
- Reside in and have an active, unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license in an approved state, listed under State-Specific Details below.
- Are in compliance with their primary state of residence's RN licensure requirements.
- Have an associate degree or diploma in nursing from a registered nursing education program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
30 upper-level credits will be applied to the major for your active, unencumbered RN license.
Please see the additional general education and elective requirements below:
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 19 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30 Credits
- (3 Credits, NURS 300)
- (3 Credits, NURS 305)
- (4 Credits, NURS 362)
- (3 Credits, NURS 350)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, NURS 410)
- (3 Credits, NURS 420)
- (4 Credits, NURS 462)
- (4 Credits, NURS 485)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (4 Credits, BIOL 230)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 Credits)
The following required course may be applied to elective requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 Credits)
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) is only open to students who:
- Reside in and have an active, unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license in an approved state, listed under State-Specific Details below.
- Are in compliance with their primary state of residence's RN licensure requirements.
- Have an associate degree or diploma in nursing from a registered nursing education program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
30 upper-level credits will be applied to the major for your active, unencumbered RN license.
Please see the additional general education and elective requirements below:
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 19 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
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Additional Program Information
- State-Specific Details
- Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) Program
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.
We partner with the following community colleges for the ATB program:
- College of Southern Maryland
Please be sure to contact your community college's ATB program coordinator for more details.
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.
We partner with the following community colleges for the ATB program:
- College of Southern Maryland
Please be sure to contact your community college's ATB program coordinator for more details.
FAQs
An online bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN to BSN) is a online college degree for students who have completed a nursing education program and have an active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state. UMGC’s online bachelor's degree in nursing covers topics like clinical research, public health, nursing leadership, and more. Your active, unencumbered RN license counts for 30 upper-level credits toward the 120-credit program. The RN-to-BSN program helps students prepare to work in a wide range of medical settings. This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure.
UMGC offers courses toward the online bachelor's degree in nursing year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training. Remember, your active, unencumbered RN license from an approved state will count for 30 of your credits in the program.
Tuition rates for the online bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN to BSN) from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
Students who would like to enroll in UMGC's online bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN to BSN) must have completed a registered nursing education program that is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) and have an active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state, listed under State-Specific Details above on this page. Students must also meet our undergraduate admission requirements. This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure.
To be eligible for this program, you must have an active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state. See the State-Specific Details section on this page for more information.
