The Top 25 Online Nursing Programs for 2019

The University of St Francis RN to BSN online program offers advanced training for RNs that emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making. Coursework addresses current topics in nursing such as health policy and informatic and environment, in order to prepare BSNs for ongoing changes in the healthcare industry and emerging areas of focus.

College of Saint Scholastica offers an RN to BSN online degree that can be completed in one year. It involves a total of 46 program credits, and is another one of many online RN to BSN programs highly regarded for flexibility and career advancement.

The RN to BSN track at Cox College provides a baccalaureate degree in nursing for registered nurses over 128 credit hours. There is also an RN to MSN track, which allows nurses to work towards their master’s degree while working on their bachelor’s degree.

This is a top choice among online nursing programs, due to Clarkson College and its RN to BSN program’s reputation for academic excellence. The curriculum includes a series of nursing courses, general education courses, and specific support courses in related health sciences, although no formal clinic hours are required for this program.

Regis University is a great option for online nursing programs, due to their excellent reputation in online education.Their RN to BSN program can be completed in as little as 13 months, and a total of up to 90 transfer credits can be accepted upon admission.

The University of Central Florida offers two online nurse practitioner programs: a RN to BSN degree and an ASN to BSN degree. However, due to state regulations, UCF is not permitted to provide courses to students from some states; check for more details.

The online RN to BSN degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst allows you to start your course work in spring or summer and complete your degree in as little as one year, even while working full time. As part of the degree, students must complete a capstone project that meets with university standards.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is one of few online RN to BSN programs designed from the student perspective. The format was built according to standards of quality developed through national research in online learning from students’ perspectives. The school also has strong healthcare partnerships with 82 acute-care hospitals and 89 continuing care hospitals in 21 states from coast to coast.

This RN to BSN program, offered by Sacred Heart - a top Catholic university with a long and respected track record in adult nursing education - is unique and innovative. One of several online nurse practitioner programs, Sacred Heart’s approach is different, because it’s part of a broader "human journey" curriculum aimed at personal and leadership development for the common good. Students learn to address the whole person in multiple different cultural contexts and to understand nursing within the framework of social justice.

This RN to BSN online degree is designed for both diploma and associate degree registered nurses who want to earn their bachelor’s degree. The 128-semester-hour program has a reputation for accepting more courses in transfer than most institutions

Drexel University’s online RN to BSN program is a 180-quarter-credit-hour degree completion program which allows up to 133 general elective credit hours to be transferred in. The program is entirely self-paced, allowing students to take as few as one course a semester. This is an extremely popular program from a respected private university with an award-winning online division.

Quinnipiac University's online bachelor of science in nursing (RN to BSN) program allows registered nurses to stay competitive and evolve in the ever-changing world of health care. This intellectually stimulating program, taught by knowledgeable faculty members with real-world experience, prepares you with the skills and understanding you need to meet the demand for better educated nurses in the workforce.

The RN to BSN program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers a convenient pathway to reach your potential - entirely online courses designed for busy, working nurses and small class sizes with experienced faculty help you complete the RN to BSN degree in as few as four semesters.

UMass Lowell offers a part-time Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BS. Courses are available online, on-campus and in a "blended" format - making it more convenient than ever for licensed RNs to earn a bachelor's degree part-time. The university's School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). It is also approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN).

A baccalaureate RN to BSN degree is recognized by the American Nurses Association as the requirement for entry into professional nursing. East Carolina University’s online program is built upon a liberal arts and a natural and behavioral sciences education, stressing the learning of concepts and principles, as well as the use of the nursing process in caring for individuals, families and groups.

Like many other RN to BSN online degrees, Liberty University offers a 100% online program that requires 120 credit hours. Up to 90 hours may be transferred in, with a minimum of at least 30 hours completed through Liberty.

This 120-credit RN to BSN degree is based on a strong liberal arts and science foundation. Courses are taught completely online in an asynchronous format and run in seven-week sessions rather than full semesters.

Named for the fourth year as one of UNCW’s "best value" public colleges and universities by The Princeton Review, The University of North Carolina Wilmington is an excellent choice for your online RN to BSN degree. The price is particularly attractive for North Carolina residents, allowing them to pay less than a quarter of the price of those located out of state.

The USF online RN to BSH program is developed for today’s nurse with leadership and management skills, a focus on patient and staff education and clinical excellence. Students interested in USF’s nursing master’s, Ph.D. or DNP programs can expect a seamless transition from one program to the other.

Misericordia University offers an online RN to BSN program as part of their undergraduate offerings. The Catholic University located in northeast Pennsylvania has been providing quality education for more than 90 years.