At a Glance
School: University of South Carolina Aiken
Type of Degree: Online RN to BSN Degree
Course Hours: 31 nursing credit hours
Delivery: Asynchronous
Start Date: 6 start dates per year
Program Website: Complete program details from University of South Carolina Aiken
Degree Overview
In this program, students will learn the principles and concepts of ethical theory and the legal basis for nursing practice, how to assess the physical and psychosocial health status of individuals, and theories of human development. They will also gain the professional knowledge and relevant skills needed to critique research, identify the concepts of community and family health nursing, and apply leadership and management principles in a variety of healthcare settings.
Taught by the same supportive faculty who teach on campus, this CCNE-accredited RN
to BSN program will equip students with the practical experience to help communities
and patients achieve the goal of optimal health.
Admission Requirements & Prerequisites
To be eligible, students must meet all of the admission requirements of the University of South Carolina, the College of Nursing and program-level admission requirements.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Prerequisites:
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (34 credit hours awarded for this
- Current and unencumbered RN License
- Courses: 37 hours of core curriculum
- 18 hours of general education requirements are not prerequisites, but are graduation
requirements
Tuition
$306 per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state ($9486 for the 31 credit hours
in RN to BSN program); $918 per course
Fees
Application Fee: $45
Reinstatement Fee: $10