School of Nursing

RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN program is a part-time evening program designed for Registered Nurses currently holding diplomas or associate degrees and who want to pursue a Bachelor in Science Nursing (BSN) degree.

• RN to BSN Program flowsheet [PDF 30KB]
• Current students, please check with your advisor to identify your correct flowsheet.

Applying

• Complete an undergraduate admissions application
• Send a copy of your RN license and official sealed transcripts to the Admissions Office
• The evening program admits applicants all year

Credit Transfer

• Receive 25 credits for your RN license
• Associate Degree nursing clinical courses do not transfer in

Course Info

• RN-BSN nursing courses are held Fall, Spring and Summer Session I
• General education, science, and support courses held all year
• Nursing classes are on-site at SSC and Northern Essex Community College; online classes may be available
• Two clinical practica required: nursing management and leadership; and public health. Each requires six hours a week for a semester
• You can take any non-nursing course before program acceptance
• RN's may take Health Policy or Professional Role Transition without program acceptance
• Course coordinator may grant permission to take nursing courses upon proof of licensure
• All nursing students must adhere to School of Nursing policies

Cost & Time to Complete

• Dependent upon how many courses you need to take to complete the RN-BSN program, and how many courses you take a semester.
• See Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For More Information

Linda Frontiero, RN, MS, Program Coordinator
Telephone: 978-542-6849
Email: lfrontiero@salemstate.edu