RN to BSN
RN to BSN in Twelve Months
The RN to BSN pathway allows registered nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months—while continuing to work. Our fully online program builds on your existing nursing expertise through research-based nursing science, principles of leadership, and a strong liberal arts foundation. BSN-prepared nurses are equipped to deliver a higher level of patient care, grounded in advanced knowledge and clinical insight.
Degree Structure
Designed by nurses for nurses, this program combines both synchronous and asynchronous learning formats to support your schedule. The curriculum is intentionally structured to build on your prior education and professional experience, offering a clear, efficient path to completing your bachelor’s degree.
Program Format
The program is delivered in an online format, giving you the flexibility to complete coursework around your personal and professional commitments. Over the course of three terms, you will complete 36 credits in an accelerated structure designed to help you stay focused and make steady progress toward graduation.
Practicum hours are required and completed in a clinical setting within your local community.
Career Advancement
A BSN can open doors to roles like:
- Nurse Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Case Manager
- Public Health Nurse
- Community Health Leader
With a BSN, you can strengthen your professional profile, increase your earning potential, and position yourself for long-term growth in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Start Dates
The program offers two start dates each year: January and August. Connect with your admissions counselor to determine the best time to begin.
Contact Your Admissions Counselor
Daniel Lemmer
ASPIRE Degree Completion Program Coordinator / Admissions Counselor
530-722-5816
dlemmer@simpsonu.edu
