RN to BSN Program Information

The College of Nursing provides registered nurses (RN) who have a diploma or associate degree in nursing an opportunity to broaden their education through flexible, online programs. This program consists of 26 nursing credit hours and 58 prerequisite hours.  This program is for those who are currently RNs with an unencumbered license.

There are two tracks for the RN to BSN program:

  • Accelerated RN to BSN
  • RN to BSN/MNSc

ACCELERATED RN to BSN

ADVANTAGES

  • Completely online
  • 7 ½ week courses
  • 12-month completion for the Accelerated RN to BSN program
  • Most prerequisite courses can be completed concurrently with RN-BSN coursework
  • Completely online
  • Project-based capstone at end of program

RN to BSN/MNSc

ADVANTAGES

  • Completely online
  • 7 ½ week courses
  • 18-month completion for BSN degree
  • Most prerequisite courses can be completed concurrently with RN-BSN coursework
  • Project-based capstone at end of program
  • Master’s courses available for students with a GPA greater than 2.85
  • May apply in their final semester to a master’s specialty

 

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Contact

Larronda Rainey, MNSc, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor; Director, RN Programs
Phone: (501) 526-7377
Email: LMRainey@uams.edu

Student Services Office
4301 W. Markham, Slot 529
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: 501-686-5224
Email: conadmissions@uams.edu