Nursing, RN - BSN

100% Online Bachelor of Science Degree

Overview

East Tennessee State University's CCNE-accredited online RN-BSN program is available full- or part-time and is designed to provide registered nurses holding an associate degree or hospital certificate opportunities for professional growth.

ETSU's online B.S.N. degree completion program is the foundation for professional nursing practice, increased job security, and higher salaries. The professional nurse practices in collaboration with other health care providers and is responsible for assuming management and leadership positions in nursing practice and practicing comprehensive nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Program

The RN-BSN option is designed for students who are already registered nurses but who are seeking a bachelor's degree.

Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the Nursing B.S.N. entry of the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.

Accredidation logo for the College Commission on Nursing Education.

 

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

    Sign in

  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Undergraduate," select your student type, select your start term, then choose  Nursing, RN - BSN and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

    select certificate

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should I pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique? 
    The RN-BSN program is the top ranked program for TN by Nursing Process. The program is entirely online and for students currently in A.S.N./A.D.N. programs, and offers dual enrollment. Please contact the College of Nursing for further details. 
  • What is an exciting aspect of this program?
     It offers RNs the opportunity to advance their skills and enable them to pursue graduate study opportunities.
  • What accreditation applies to this program? 
    The undergraduate nursing program is accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).
  • What are my job prospects with this degree? 
    Excellent.
  • Do I need to have a background in this field? What are the prerequisites? 
    Students must have completed an A.S.N. or A.D.N. degree and be licensed RNs by end of their first semester. We also offer dual enrollment opportunities for some community colleges students in A.S.N. or A.D.N. programs. Please contact the College of Nursing for more information.
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous? 
    All the nursing courses are asynchronous. There are no on-campus requirements.
  • Does this program require an internship or field work? 
    For RNs working full-time in direct patient care, the practicum in the final semester can be completed. RNs who are not working in direct patient care will need to work with us to setup a clinical.  
  • What is the time to completion? 
    Full-time: Three semesters of nursing courses with a summer start date for each cohort. Part-time: It depends on each student’s transfer credits and how many courses can be taken each semester. Please contact nursing@etsu.edu for the current plan of study.
  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?
    There is no cohort limit. The RN-BSN program admits students for the summer term start only.
  • Does the College of Nursing offer scholarships?
    Yes, scholarships can be viewed here. Students are encouraged to speak with their employers because many will provide assistance for nurses to earn a B.S.N. 

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