Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The application deadline for Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing is Oct 5, 2026, while tuition is Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students..

The RN to BSN online program is designed for working nurses to transform healthcare by sharpening practical and analytical skills. It focuses on broadening understanding of best practices, developing leadership, and enhancing evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning for improved patient safety.

The program requires a minimum of 122 credit hours, including 28 core nursing credits, 75 general education and ADN/ASN nursing credits eligible for block transfer, and 19 additional general education credits.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Public Health Nurse, Care Coordinator, and Case Manager.

Admission requires an online application, official transcripts from all prior institutions, an ADN/ASN or Diploma in Nursing with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and a current, unencumbered RN license. An application fee of $45 applies, waived for active/veteran military members.

The programme totals about 122 credit hours. 100% online coursework, with a typical duration of as few as 10 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Youngstown State University brings together undergraduate and graduate study across colleges dedicated to liberal arts, social sciences and education; health and human services; creative arts; science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and business administration. Its academic offering includes associate and bachelor’s programs, along with graduate opportunities and online degrees. Students can study in Youngstown, at the Steubenville location, or online. Available subjects include accounting, business administration, computer science, cybersecurity, criminal justice, nursing, social work, teacher education, graphic design, environmental science, engineering technology, and web and digital design. Minors and certificates are listed in the Academic Catalog.

Campus life includes residence halls, dining, a library, academic buildings, recreation, counseling, career and professional development, and student support services. The campus also includes museums, galleries, and cultural centers, including The Butler Institute of American Art. A virtual tour offers views of key campus locations and student-life spaces. For students living on campus, YSU’s housing team focuses on first-year support, with resident assistants, live-in professional staff, maintenance, and janitorial teams available around the clock. Residence-hall living includes a full meal plan, which can make settling in easier for students arriving from abroad. Upper-class students can consider apartment-style housing at University Courtyard Apartments. International students should also be aware that campus resources include the YSU ID Office, IT Help Desk, health services, dining, and housing support.