RN to BSN
Bachelor of Applied Science
Overview
COTC’s RN to BSN program is for currently licensed registered nurses (RNs) who have earned their associate degree in nursing and are looking to advance their nursing career by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The coursework is offered 100% online and the required on-site practicum can be completed at your current employer (or healthcare site of your choice) to seamlessly integrate into the busy schedules of working nurses.
By completing this degree, you:
- Expand your potential job opportunities and job security in the healthcare industry
- Gain valuable experience in a variety of patient care settings
- Develop leadership skills to further your career and take part in decision-making in clinical settings
Flexible Schedule
COTC’s online RN to BSN program consists of 20 eight-week courses strategically designed to elevate your nursing career. There are no strict deadlines for assignments, allowing you to work at your own pace within the confines of the scheduled eight-week term. COTC’s experienced faculty will be there to guide you as you work your way through the courses that were created with the role of the registered nurse in mind.
Affordable Tuition
The RN to BSN program is geared toward flexibility for the working RN to complete their BSN at an affordable tuition cost. COTC’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and you receive the same low per credit hour rate as all of COTC’s associate degree and certificate programs. View COTC’s tuition and fee information.
If you are currently employed as an RN, you are encouraged to check with your employer for tuition reimbursement.
Future Start Dates
Admission to the RN to BSN program is offered at the start of each term, providing six entry points throughout the year:
- Autumn semester, first term (August)
- Autumn semester, second term (October)
- Spring semester, first term (January)
- Spring semester, second term (March)
- Summer semester, first term (May)
- Summer semester, second term (June)
The deadline to apply is two weeks before the start of a term. View the academic calendar for term start dates.
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, you must meet the RN to BSN program requirements, submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Program Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Collaborates with interprofessional team to provide safe, competent, holistic care to meet the needs of individuals in a variety of healthcare, wellness, and community settings.
- Employ informatics and research to critically appraise evidence to develop clinical judgement and disseminate Evidence-based practice.
- Exhibit leadership and participate in quality improvement for the advancement of healthcare policy, safety, and outcomes.
- Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education embracing diversity and culture into nursing practice.
- Incorporates professional behavior and integrity within an ethical and legal framework.
Program Accreditation
The RN to BSN program is currently in the candidacy phase of the initial accreditation process with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404.975.5000
Fax: 404.975.5020
info@acenursing.org
acenursing.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Current Students
RN to BSN Policies and Procedures (Student Handbook)
*Source: Ohio Labor Market Information (2024)