Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) | Liberty University (2024)

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What Sets Us Apart?

• Private Nonprofit University
• 600+ Online Degrees
• No Standardized Testing for Admission
• Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
• Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the postgraduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

For questions about the accreditation of Liberty University, please contact:
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
(404) 679-4500

Inquiries about the institution itself, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

Potential Career Opportunities

Choosing to earn your online BSN degree at Liberty is a decision that can open up many windows of opportunity throughout your career as a nurse. We don’t shortchange you when you pursue an online BSN – we empower you. Partner with us, earn a valuable credential, gain marketable skills, and take your career to new heights.

Here are some of the career options that may be available to you after completing our online RN to BSN degree:

• Critical care nurse
• Genetics nurse
• Geriatric nurse
• Hospital nursing
• Long-term care agencies
• Nurse manager
• Nursing informatics specialist
• Nursing research
• Public health nurse
• Staff nursing

RN to BSN Degree Featured Courses

• NURS 211 – Post-Licensure Health Assessment
• NURS 325 – Nursing Concepts
• NURS 446 – Post-Licensure Population Health
• NURS 491 – Nursing Management

Course guides available upon request

BSN Degree Information

• This program falls under theSchool of Nursing.
• View the Undergraduate Nursing Course Guides(login required).
• View the School of Nursing Non-discrimination Statement.
• Credit is given for RN licensure, and no challenge tests are required.
• Students should seek programs of study approved by their state. For more information, visit our State Approval Disclosure notifications page for Liberty University nursing programs.
• For students who would like an on-campus experience, the below courses are occasionally offered in an optional, intensive format during the fall and spring semesters. For more information about our online nursing program intensives, please contact luoadvising@liberty.edu.
  • NURS 325 – Nursing Concepts
  • NURS 492 – Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice
• Abackground check and RN licensure verificationwill be completed while enrolled inAdvanced Nursing Communication, the required first nursing course in our online nursing program.There is a fee of $39.95 (additional charges may apply) associated with this requirement.

Not sure what to choose?

Admission Requirements

1. Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
   • A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
2. Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
   • Official copies are required for an official admissions decision, but students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of an unofficial high school transcript and our High School Self-Certification Form.
3. Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
   • Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
4. Proof of RN license
5. Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*This policy can be waived for students who submit unofficial college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA, but a High School Self-Certification Form may still be required.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

At this time, our RN to BSN degree is limited in certain states. Please view thelicensure/certification requirementsfor your state.International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest.View additional admissions requirementshere.

Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

• Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
• Cumulative GPA
• A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
• Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Military Transfers

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Admissions Office Contact Information

Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

• Active Duty
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/Retirees
• Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
• Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practic*ms, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

What is a BSN?

How much is an RN to BSN online?

What are the benefits of receiving a BSN?

• A BSN could give youadditional career opportunitiesin fields like education, case management, informatics, or clinical supervision.
• You may be interested in pursuing your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP). ABSN is the first step to higher educationin your nursing academics.
• The AACN has officially recognized a BSN as theminimum education requirement for professional nursing practice.*
• Studies and data provided by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree are connected withlower patient mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and more positive outcomes.**

*American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), atAssociate Degree in Nursing Programs and AACN’s Support for Articulation(viewed on Jan. 6, 2022).

**American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), atThe Impact of Education on Nursing Practice(viewed on Jan. 6, 2022).

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