ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAM

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. REVITALIZE PATIENT CARE.

Nursing Career Advancement — In as Little as 12 Months

You’ve administered vital care to patients as a registered nurse, but now you’re ready to advance into a leadership role. The University of Tulsa’s online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program supports RNs in taking the next step in their career and fast-tracks the path to nursing leadership.

You’ll receive one-on-one support from our accomplished faculty who take the time to understand your goals and set you on the right course to achieve them. You’ll learn new concepts and further develop the soft skills — such as communication, critical thinking, and self-care — that make for well-rounded nurse leaders.

TU nurses rise to the top challenges in health care and create future-ready solutions. You’re what nursing needs. We’re what you need to get there.

If you’re not already a licensed RN and you have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, TU’s online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) can expedite your path to a nursing career.

Keep Advancing Your Nursing Career

At TU, you can earn your BSN, MSN, and even progress to your DNP with flexible pathways designed to fit your needs as a working nurse. Graduates of the RN to BSN program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater receive priority admission to:

  • The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a 30-credit hour program for working nurses focused on nonclinical leadership, which can be completed in as little as 24 months
  • The on-campus Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program*, a clinically focused pathway for advanced practice nurses

* Priority admission is not granted for the Nurse Anesthesia program

Why Do Busy RNs Choose TU?

At The University of Tulsa, we believe that working nurses deserve flexible opportunities to advance their education. Our online RN to BSN program is designed to fit your life — not the other way around.

Complete in 12 to 18 Months

With our focused curriculum, you can earn your BSN on a timeline that works for you without interfering with work and family responsibilities.

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Self-Scheduled Practicum

Shape your capstone practicum around your needs by completing it at your current workplace* or another setting that aligns with your goals.

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Immediately Applicable Skills

Our project-based approach helps you build skills you can start implementing in your nursing practice from day one of the program.

* Must be outside your normal job role.

Earn Your RN to BSN Online at TU

Our online RN to BSN degree is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and builds on your existing nursing experience to help you develop transformative nursing skills. Our accomplished, committed faculty offer individualized mentorship and career assistance opportunities so that you’re prepared for meaningful career gains.

We include the Roy Adaptation Model, a theoretical framework that applies a holistic and collaborative lens to complex health care problems, throughout the curriculum. Here are some general topics you’ll encounter in the online RN to BSN online coursework:

  • The nursing process as a way to help individuals and families adapt to acute disruptions of health

  • Social determinants of health and correlations between socioeconomic status and health outcomes

  • Skills development in written and oral communication for relevant aspects of nursing

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Meet Molly Wolfe, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Explore Your Career Potential With an Online RN to BSN Degree

The online RN to BSN program is the perfect fit for registered nurses looking to advance their careers — whether you want to step into leadership roles, pursue remote opportunities, or expand your impact. Take a look at some potential careers you can reach with this degree*:

Travel Nurse (RN)

Median Annual Salary: $92,366

Nurse Navigator

Median Annual Salary: $84,801

Nurse Case Manager

Median Annual Salary: $82,741

Quality Improvement Coordinator (RN)

Median Annual Salary: $81,506

Utilization Review Nurse

Median Annual Salary: $78,615

*Salary data from Payscale

Curriculum & Courses

The online RN to BSN program is built on 35 core credits* of nursing major courses and is designed for active RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The program is offered in an accelerated eight-week format with multiple starts each year.

*Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations and professional portfolio credit worksheet. Students may be required to take prerequisite math and English coursework as determined by TU placement assessments.

Online RN to BSN Courses

TU core curriculum courses are waived for any students who have a previously conferred bachelor’s degree or associate degree of arts or sciences from a regionally accredited institution.

TU Core Curriculum (25 credit hours)

FYE 1001 First Year Experience

ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation

MATH 1143 Mathematical Functions

BLOCK 1: Aesthetic Inquiry & Creative Exp (3 Hours)

BLOCK 1: Aesthetic Inquiry & Creative Exp (3 Hours)

BLOCK 2: Historical & Social Interpretation (3 Hours)

BLOCK 2: Historical & Social Interpretation (3 Hours)

BLOCK 2: Historical & Social Interpretation (3 Hours)

BLOCK 2: Historical & Social Interpretation (3 Hours)

Pre-Requisites and Nursing Foundation Courses (23 hours)

AHS 2122 Normal Nutrition

AHS 2223 Microbiology for Health Professionals

AHS 2133 Life Span Processes or PSY 3063 DEV PSYC

NSG 2233 Pharmacology and Metrology

CHEM 1004 Chemistry for Medicine (w/lab)

BIOL 2173 Human Physiology

BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Laboratory

BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy

BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Laboratory

Nursing Electives (37 hours)

Nursing electives may consist of nursing courses completed at another regionally accredited institution and/or completion of a professional portfolio.

Nursing Core (35 hours)

AHS 4045 Intro to Applied Health Care Research

HCDS 2013 In Sickness and In Health

ENGL 3003 Writing for the Professions

NSG 3063 Theoretical Frameworks of Nursing

NSG 3073 Population Health

NSG 4013 Nursing Care of the Family

NSG 4023 Healthcare Informatics

NSG 4263 Nursing Science V

NSG 4543 Quality Across Health Care Systems

NSG 4643 Capstone

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

View full course details in The University of Tulsa course catalog.
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“The faculty really helped me to push myself and drive me to be one of the best nurses I can be — a future leader in the health care field.”

– Nikita Burgess, BSN Alum

Why Choose an RN to BSN Degree?

BSN-prepared nurses are in high demand. An accelerated RN to BSN program can help you build on your current nursing experience while preparing you for rewarding new roles in health care. Explore some of the top benefits of earning your RN to BSN:

  • Achieve Your Goals Faster. TU’s RN to BSN program offers credit for prior learning, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 months.

  • Focus on Nursing Coursework. You’ll cover advanced nursing topics, develop transformative new nursing skills, and apply evidence-based practice.

  • Open Doors in Education. If you want to continue expanding your professional skills, earning your BSN prepares you for your MSN and your DNP.

Tuition and Financial Aid

$333 PER CREDIT HOUR, TEXTBOOKS INCLUDED
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
35 core credits*

Are you ready to invest in your future with an online RN to BSN degree at The University of Tulsa? TU brings you an elite private nursing education at a competitive price and offers pre-semester monthly payment plans for your convenience. Our program equips you with clinical knowledge and leadership skills to achieve your career goals and realize your full earning potential.

*Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations and professional portfolio credit worksheet.

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FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP

We teach the hard sciences alongside valuable soft skills, preparing you to take the lead in your career.

GROWTH-MINDED EDUCATION

Our RN to BSN program focuses on the development of new skills instead of reteaching nursing practices students already know.

ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY

Our faculty includes certified nurse educators and advanced practitioners, with 60% holding a doctorate.

COMMUNITY OF CARE

Our educators take the time to provide one-on-one academic support and career guidance.

FUTURE-PROOF PRACTICES

We shape our programs around current industry needs, preparing you to face them with confidence.

REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE

TU grads are consistently recognized as capable leaders by partner hospitals and patients.

Apply now for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort!

Fast Career Advancement

Offered in accelerated eight-week courses, the online RN to BSN program can be completed in as little as 12 months — allowing you to make efficient, meaningful strides in your career with the added flexibility of online learning.

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What You Need for Admission

The University of Tulsa is home to ambitious learners with diverse backgrounds and experiences who seek impactful roles in nursing. Please review the below requirements for admission to the online RN to BSN program at TU.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*

  • Unofficial college transcripts

  • An associate degree from a regionally accredited institution

TRANSFER CREDIT GUIDELINES

Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations and professional portfolio credit worksheet.

  • The RN to BSN program requires a total of 120 credit hours

  • Students must complete at least 35 credit hours at TU

  • TU applicants to the RN to BSN program may transfer up to 90 credits:

    • 50 credits may be applied towards the general education requirements

    • With an associate degree and an RN license, 22 credits will be applied toward foundational nursing courses

    • Up to 18 additional transfer credits may be awarded upon submission and review of a professional portfolio. Applicants with less than 18 credits from professional experience will necessitate additional coursework. Acceptable portfolio materials include:

      • Documentation of advanced certification

      • Work experience as a registered nurse

      • Continuing education program credits

      • Professional association membership

      • Nursing leadership roles

      • Participation in nursing research

      • Peer-reviewed publications

      • Presentations at health care conferences

      Note: Admitted students who have worked at least 12 months as an RN may complete the Professional Portfolio Credit Worksheet to have work experience evaluated for credits. Applicants who are early in their nursing careers may still be eligible to receive professional transfer credits, as long as they achieve at least 12 months of work experience while enrolled in the program. RN to BSN students may apply for professional credit evaluation at any time while enrolled.

    • Electives and block credits are transferable

    • Non-nursing credits earned from regionally accredited colleges and universities are generally transferable if:

      • A grade of C or better has been earned in the course

      • The University of Tulsa offers a comparable course

    • Pass/fail courses are not transferable unless a grade of C or better can be documented

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About The University of Tulsa

Since the School of Nursing graduated its first class in 1973, The University of Tulsa has maintained a long-standing tradition of producing skilled, dedicated nurses. TU’s online nursing programs continue this legacy, fostering academic excellence among learners across the United States and preparing a new generation of competent, compassionate nurses who are shaping the future of healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the RN to BSN program structured?

The University of Tulsa’s online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program consists of 120 credit hours, including 35 core nursing credits, and is structured in an accelerated eight-week format. Full degree plan requirements will depend on prior learning. With a generous transfer policy of up to 90 credit hours and the ability to get credit for work experience, you can prioritize what you need to learn next.

How does an RN to BSN program differ from a traditional BSN program?

RN to BSN programs are designed for RNs who already have their associate degree or a diploma in nursing. Traditional BSN programs are designed for students with little to no nursing experience who seek foundational education and more supervised clinical practice.

While a traditional BSN typically takes four years to complete, students in TU’s online RN to BSN program can complete it in as little as 12 months. If you don’t have an RN license and have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, explore our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.

Do RN to BSN programs require clinical hours?

The requirements for clinical rotations depend on the program. TU’s online RN to BSN program includes a practicum capstone course that students can complete where they already work, demonstrating what they’ve learned through real-world application outside their current role.

What are the requirements to enroll in the RN to BSN program?

Before applying, prospective students must have proof of an active RN license and an associate degree from an accredited institution. Individuals who are interested in enrolling in TU’s online RN to BSN degree program are encouraged to apply online.