The RN to BSN  nursing degree is delivered entirely online. New cohorts begin fall, spring, and summer semesters, with limited enrollment during the spring and summer terms. A total of 28 credit hours of nursing coursework are required, and students can apply to have 6 hours waived via submission of a portfolio highlighting clinical experience.

Admission Requirements

Registered nurses are admitted directly to the School of Nursing. Acceptance and placement in the program are dependent upon the individual’s academic record and upon the number of spaces available. An unrestricted license to practice nursing and a grade point average of 2.5 or better on all college work attempted are required to be eligible for consideration.

All registered nurses will transfer 50 hours of undifferentiated nursing credit. All RN to BSN students will be required to meet WVU’s General Education Curriculum (GEC). Additionally, if a student already holds a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, only a course in statistics will be required to fulfill the GEC requirements.

Course Content

Students will take courses focusing on areas such as ethics in nursing, community health, health assessment, and the concepts and principles of professional nursing. The capstone course, Evidence Based Practice, focuses on understanding the concepts inherent in evidence based nursing practice, including finding relevant evidence for practice through the use of technology, critically appraising knowledge for clinical decision making, using evidence based practice tools including models and guidelines, dissemination of evidence, and motivating a change to evidence based practice in individuals and organizations. Students will analyze and evaluate theories, research, guidelines, databases, and models that illustrate these concepts.

For detailed program information, please visit the RN to BSN Homepage.