RN to BSN Online Program | Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN – BSN) from Olivet Nazarene University

You enjoy nurturing patients back to health.

You offer compassionate care for others.

You give hope.

If you are a registered nurse who has earned either a diploma or an associate’s degree in nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program is designed for you to further your education. As an RN-BSN student you will develop leadership skills and an understanding of the dynamic health care environment, ensuring that you can recommend constructive change and assimilate ethical, moral, spiritual, and professional concepts into your nursing practice. The RN-BSN program integrates your previous nursing experience and knowledge, while helping you advance your personal, professional, and educational goals.

For those who are interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and Master of Science in Nursing degree in a continuous program, please check out our RN-MSN program.

Overview

Format

BSN classes meet online with program starts four times per year; General Education courses start every 6 weeks

Program Length

15 months (for core program), 12 month fast track option also available

Credit Hours

30 credit hours (and 60 required practicum hours)

Start Dates

August 15, 2022

September 19, 2022

Total Cost

Tuition per Credit Hour

$400

Credit Hours to Complete

Approximate Total Due

$12,000*

*Nursing Core Only

Tuition Payment Options

Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Faculty

Our faculty team is equipped with some of the best leaders in the industry. With most of them holding the title of adjunct professor for Olivet, this means that they are still working in their respected field and are able to bring real life examples to the classroom.

Get to know our faculty!

Commonly Asked Questions

Question:
What classes are required in addition to the core nursing courses?

Question:
Who is the typical candidate for the RN-BSN Program?

Question:
I don’t have an RN license. Can I do the RN-BSN program?

Question:
I currently have an RN license. Is the BSN the right program for me?

Question:
Is the Olivet RN-BSN Nursing program accredited? By what organization?

Question:
I live outside of Illinois. Can I do the RN-BSN program?

Question:
What are the Bachelor of Science in Nursing admission requirements?

Question:
How long does the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree take?

Question:
Where can I work as a registered nurse who has earned a BSN?

Question:
How and when do I get started?

Question:
What kind of coursework can I expect?

Question:
How much more can I earn as a BSN Nurse?

Question:
What will I learn in the Olivet Online BSN program?

Payment Options

Option A – Financial Aid

Students must make arrangements to apply for federal aid through Olivet Nazarene University by filing a FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.

Option B – Payment Plan

Students have the option to make monthly installments for the balance each term. Payment amounts will vary depending on the number of credit hours in the term.

Option C – Approximate for Total Package

Total package price may be paid in full by check, cashier’s check, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard, and is due prior to the first day of class. Credit/debit card payments are subject to a 2% service charge. Total due depends on the number of courses taken in the academic year.

GEN ED/Electives: Olivet requires all undergraduate students to take two upper level Bible courses in addition to any general education and/or elective courses needed to reach the required 120 credit hours for graduation. Many of the general education courses can now be taken tuition free through the YourWay program. Any gen ed and elective courses not taken through YourWay will be charged at a rate of $275 per credit hour for 100-200 level courses and $400 per credit hour for 300-400 level courses.

Program Cost Disclaimer: While tuition is the main driver in the cost of your program, you should note that there are additional educational costs not charged directly by the University. These additional costs vary by program and include, but are not limited to, textbooks and other program specific fees.

Note: Totals may vary depending on actual number of courses required.

*** Financial arrangements must be complete by the term start date. Refer to options: A, B, or C. ***

For more information about payment options, please contact the Student Financial Services office at studentfinance@olivet.edu or 815-939-5245.

Specialty Hospitals	$77,290
General Hospitals	$75,280
Psychiatric Hospitals	$71,290
Home Health Services	$70,230
Doctor's Office	$66,890
Skilled Nursing Facilities	$65,710
Outpatient Care Centers	$75,680

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN – BSN)

Overview

Total Cost

Curriculum

Olivet at a Glance

Faculty

Commonly Asked Questions

Question: What classes are required in addition to the core nursing courses?

Question: Who is the typical candidate for the RN-BSN Program?

Question: I don’t have an RN license. Can I do the RN-BSN program?

Question: I currently have an RN license. Is the BSN the right program for me?

Question: Is the Olivet RN-BSN Nursing program accredited? By what organization?

Question: I live outside of Illinois. Can I do the RN-BSN program?

Question: What are the Bachelor of Science in Nursing admission requirements?

Question: How long does the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree take?

Question: Where can I work as a registered nurse who has earned a BSN?

Question: How and when do I get started?

Question: What kind of coursework can I expect?

Question: How much more can I earn as a BSN Nurse?

Question: What will I learn in the Olivet Online BSN program?