Bachelor's in Nursing - Online RN to BSN

The Bachelor’s in Nursing – Online RN to BSN program at UNC Greensboro is designed for registered nurses who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while continuing to work. Offered in a 100% online format, UNCG’s RN to BSN pathway helps licensed RNs build advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice, public health, nursing leadership, and patient-centered care. Students can complete the program in as little as 12 months, with flexible online coursework designed for working nurses balancing professional, personal, and academic responsibilities.

Online RN to BSN Program for Working Registered Nurses

The online RN to BSN program in UNCG’s School of Nursing is built for licensed registered nurses who already hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing and want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is offered fully online, with no required campus visits, making it a practical option for nurses who need to continue working while completing their degree. Students can move through the program at a pace that fits their schedule, with the option to complete the degree in as little as 12 months.

Why Choose UNCG’s Online RN to BSN Program?

UNCG’s RN to BSN program combines online flexibility with the academic quality of an accredited School of Nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UNC Greensboro is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the RN to BSN concentration is available only in an online format.

The program is designed to help registered nurses strengthen their clinical judgment, expand their understanding of evidence-based practice, and prepare for broader roles in healthcare. A BSN can support advancement into leadership, care coordination, public health, quality improvement, clinical research, and future graduate study.

• 100% online RN to BSN coursework
• Designed for working registered nurses
• Complete the program in as little as 12 months
• CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
• Academic advising and support for online nursing students
• Preparation for graduate nursing study, including MSN, DNP, or PhD pathways

Online Nursing Student Support and Flexibility

The RN to BSN student experience at UNCG is designed around the needs of working nurses. Online students have access to academic advising, success support, peer academic support, and technical resources. The School of Nursing’s Advising Center provides guidance with course planning, academic support referrals, graduation planning, and career exploration. Students can also connect with an RN to BSN specialist to review transcripts and discuss how previous coursework may apply to the degree.

Online RN to BSN Career Outcomes

Earning a BSN can help registered nurses become more competitive for roles that require or prefer bachelor’s-level nursing education. UNCG’s RN to BSN program is designed to support career growth in hospitals, healthcare systems, public health agencies, schools, clinical research settings, and care coordination roles. Graduates may use the BSN to pursue expanded responsibilities in patient care, leadership, quality improvement, public health, or nursing education support roles. The degree can also prepare students for further academic study, including master’s, doctoral practice, or nursing PhD programs. Potential career paths include:

Online RN to BSN Admission Requirements

Applicants to UNCG’s RN to BSN pathway should already be registered nurses who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students must hold a current, active, unrestricted RN license before enrolling in required nursing courses and must maintain licensure while enrolled. The minimum GPA requirement for university admission is a cumulative 2.0 from all previously attended higher education institutions. Registered nurses with an associate degree may receive credit for prior nursing coursework after completing qualifying courses.