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B.S. Nursing (RN BSN)

You've already proven you have what it takes to be a nurse. Now, it's time to build on that. More employers are looking for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing who can take the lead and handle complex challenges. That's where Sullivan University's RN BSN comes in. It's made for working nurses like you who've already earned an associate's degree and are ready to take your career to the next level. You'll bring in credits from nursing school, skip the basics, and focus on honing your practical leadership skills. Whether you're after a promotion, more opportunities, or just want to grow your career, Sullivan's BSN degree can help you get there—on your terms.

Est. time to completion:
18 months*
Format:
Online + Clinicals
Locations:
Louisville campus

Hands-on experience

Get real-world ready with skills labs and clinical experiences, including real-life simulations.

Personalized attention

Small class sizes mean more focused learning.

Experienced faculty

Learn from specialists in their fields.

B.S. Nursing (RN BSN)

Curriculum

Overview

Sullivan University’s RN BSN degree is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree who want to advance their education without repeating foundational nursing courses. It allows students to apply previously earned nursing credits toward a bachelor’s degree, making it possible to complete the program in a reasonable timeframe. The curriculum includes general studies and upper-level nursing theory courses—some of which may already be fulfilled through prior education.

All didactic courses are offered online for maximum flexibility, and practicum experiences can be arranged in the student’s workplace or local community.

Sullivan University Tuition and Fees

Courses

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NUR310
Transition to BSN: Roles and Issues in Nursing
4 credits
NUR311
Professionalism and Professional Identity
4 credits
NUR312
Advanced Health & Physical Assessment
4 credits
NUR313
Person-Centered, Transcultural Healthcare
4 credits
NUR314
Quality Care and Patient Safety
4 credits
NUR319
Evidence-Based Nursing
4 credits
NUR412
Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration
4 credits
NUR415
Healthcare Technologies and Informatics
4 credits
NUR416
Systems-Based Management and Leadership
6 credits
NUR417
Population Health
4 credits
NUR418
Nursing in Complex Healthcare Systems
4 credits
NUR419
Senior Seminar and Practicum
6 credits
BIO103L
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
2 credits
BIO201
Medical Microbiology
4 credits
BIO201L
Medical Microbiology Lab
2 credits
CHM211
Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
6 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MTH 101
College Mathematics
4 credits
MTH 202
Introduction to Statistics
4 credits
PHL344
Bioethics
4 credits
PSY 214
Introduction to Psychology
4 credits
PSY 274
Developmental Psychology
4 credits
Free Electives
48 credits
Free Electives
76 credits
Free Electives
12 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Nursing program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Nursing, which is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing in addition to the University’s SACSCOC accreditation. View licensure disclosures by state.

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