Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
Prepare for leading roles in evidence-based patient care as an experienced professional.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online RN to BSN program
As a graduate of the online RN to BSN program from the University of Illinois Chicago, you will be equipped to adapt to evolving needs in health care and empowered to continue growing in your nursing career. A BSN from UIC also prepares students for the rigors of graduate school.
In this top-ranked, CCNE-accredited online program from the prestigious UIC College of Nursing, you will explore advanced concepts guiding continuity and safety of care, the provision of population-based health care, and principles of evidence-based research to follow within your nursing practice. The online curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative learning and engagement with expert faculty while offering both flexibility and affordability for working nurses.
You will study nursing informatics, the role of caring in professional nursing, nursing leadership and management, social and economic issues in contemporary health care, and more. Plus, our uniquely integrated practice experiences enable you to apply your learnings immediately.
Emphasizing leadership in patient care, this rigorous program offers professional development and practical knowledge that is essential for the BSN-prepared nurse and serves as a firm foundation for career advancement or admission to graduate nursing programs.
Students may begin prior to receiving RN license, providing proof of passing the NCLEX by the end of the first semester.
In this online nursing program, you will learn to:
- Provide competent care across the lifespan to patients, families and communities within the context of their cultures
- Apply principles of scientific inquiry and critical thinking to provide evidence-based care
- Guide and influence individuals and groups in evidence-based health care
- Manage the provision of health care to individuals, families and communities in a variety of organizations
- Systematically utilize the nursing process to provide and coordinate health care and to address complex health issues across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally in a variety of settings
- Use ethical decision-making frameworks and the Code of Ethics for Nurses to anticipate issues, guide nursing practice and resolve conflicts related to health care
- Apply legal guidelines, regulations and standards in professional nursing practice
- Provide competent care across the lifespan to patients, families and communities within the context of their cultures
- Apply principles of scientific inquiry and critical thinking to provide evidence-based care
- Guide and influence individuals and groups in evidence-based health care
- Manage the provision of health care to individuals, families and communities in a variety of organizations
- Systematically utilize the nursing process to provide and coordinate health care and to address complex health issues across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally in a variety of settings
- Use ethical decision-making frameworks and the Code of Ethics for Nurses to anticipate issues, guide nursing practice and resolve conflicts related to health care
- Apply legal guidelines, regulations and standards in professional nursing practice
This online program prepares you for advanced nursing opportunities such as:
- Expanded roles within your nursing specialty
- Nursing Management
- Quality and safety leadership roles
- Nursing Case Management
- Community or Public Health Nursing
- Expanded roles within your nursing specialty
- Nursing Management
- Quality and safety leadership roles
- Nursing Case Management
- Community or Public Health Nursing
Accreditation
The baccalaureate program at University of Illinois Chicago is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Tuition
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Our RN to BSN online program offers affordable tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $330 | $990 | $9,900 |
*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $20 per credit hour. Note: The Online RNBSN is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
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Calendar
View our application deadlines and class schedules for this online RN to BSN program
UIC online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring B | 3/4/24 | 2/23/24 | 3/1/24 | 4/28/24 | |
| Summer Session 2 | 6/10/24 | 5/31/24 | 6/7/24 | 7/28/24 | 8/4/24 |
| Fall A | 8/26/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/23/24 | 9/28/24 | 10/20/24 |
| Fall B | 10/21/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/18/24 | 11/28/24 | 12/15/24 |
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Admissions
Read more about our application requirements
The admission process for the RN to BSN online is streamlined to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- RN license or scheduled for NCLEX
- Transcripts from prior institutions
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Complete an application online and pay a $60 nonrefundable application fee
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA on all previous undergraduate coursework
- Students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 may apply; please speak with an Enrollment Specialist on submitting a petition.
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
- One of the following:
- Current unencumbered RN license issued in the U.S.
- Completed degree in nursing and waiting to sit for the NCLEX exam. Proof of passing NCLEX must be provided by the end of the first semester.
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To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (MC 018)University of Illinois Chicago
1200 West Harrison Street, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607-7161
For electronic transcripts, send to: [email protected]
Courses
Learn more about the RN to BSN online coursework
A BSN degree requires 120 credit hours, consisting of the following:
- 30 core nursing credits as listed below
33 proficiency credits for prior nursing education- 57 general education credits, taken as co-requisites or transferred in
There are no pre-requisite courses; students can start the program as soon as they are ready and take both nursing core courses and general education courses throughout the duration of the program. See below for more information on the general education requirements.
General Education Requirements
Students need 57 credit hours of general education courses. Most students will have completed many of these general education credits as part of their prior coursework and may be able to transfer them to UIC. The remaining number of general education credits needed will vary by student.
Below is the full list of general education courses required. The courses in bold are the ones students most often have left to take.
|
English Composition I |
3 |
|
English Composition II |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
4-5 |
|
Human Anatomy |
4 |
|
Human Physiology |
4 |
|
Microbiology |
4 |
|
Nutrition |
2-3 |
|
Life Span Human Growth and Development |
3 |
|
Understanding the Individual and Society |
3 |
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Understanding the Past |
3 |
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Understanding the Creative Arts |
3 |
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Exploring World Cultures |
3 |
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Understanding U.S. Society |
3 |
|
Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives |
13-14 |
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Total Hours |
57 |
Transcript Reviews
Upon admission to the program, a no-cost transcript evaluation will be conducted. Each student will receive their individualized list of remaining general education courses which can be taken as co-requisites while enrolled in the RN to BSN degree program.
Students who would like to estimate the courses still needed may use the resources provided in the Community College Transfer Guide.
*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $20 per credit hour. Note: The Online RNBSN is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
