Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's), the deadline to apply for the Oct 2026 intake is Oct 7, 2026, and tuition is $11,040 Total Tuition Including Fees.

This online program allows registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Coursework focuses on theory and real-world strategies to improve patient outcomes, collaboration with healthcare teams, and advancing leadership and communication skills.

Study areas include Build collaborative relationships, Enhance decision-making through informatics, Research evidence-based practices to improve outcomes, Learn leadership principles for leading the workforce, Advocate for policy that promotes safe healthcare.

Applicants must hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing and an active and unencumbered RN license.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Campus life at Radford University centers on finding a place within the Highlander community. RadWelcome events help students connect when they arrive, while activities around the New River provide opportunities to recharge and explore outside the classroom. Hikes, river paddles and biking trails are part of the area's recreational options. Radford has earned the Top Adventure College title from Blue Ridge Outdoors for two consecutive years.

Academic options include undergraduate and graduate programs, online programs, continuing education and an Academic Programs A-Z directory. Current academic activity includes health sciences, history, music therapy, substance abuse and addictions counseling, and other fields across the university's offerings. Students can also pursue experiential learning, with 81% of the 2024 class participating in these opportunities.

International students can consider Radford's location in southwest Virginia, where the nearby New River and surrounding trails create opportunities for outdoor activities alongside campus study. Financial support includes scholarships, grants, loans and employment assistance, with personalized guidance available. The university reports that 87% of students receive financial assistance. Its graduate placement rate is 94%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.