RN-to-BSN Program
The Loewenberg College of Nursing offers a flexible, accessible, and affordable online RN-to-BSN Program via UofM Global. Nursing faculty are committed to providing high quality, individualized, and learner-centered education for existing registered nurses who possess an Associate Degree in Nursing. The online RN-to-BSN program is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Tennessee Board of Nursing, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Highlights
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100% Online | 7 week courses | Flexible Admissions |
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RN-to-BSN Curriculum
Printable RN-BSN degree sheet with sample curriculum (pdf)
31 Credit hours
SEMESTER 1 |
SEMESTER 2 |
NURS 3005/6: Professional Nursing/Seminar |
NURS 3400: Clinical Pathophysiology |
SEMESTER 3 |
SEMESTER 4 |
NURS 4127/9: Community Health/Practicum |
NURS 4205/6: Transitions into Professional Nursing/Practicum |
For detailed information about the RN-BSN program, including policies, course names and descriptions, visit the Undergraduate Catalog.
Cost-Saving Features
Credit by Examination (CBE)
The Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) appreciates the knowledge and skills that RN students bring to the BSN program and acquire through formal mentored residencies and internship programs. Accordingly, students may earn college credit for prior learning experience with approval. Course credit may be earned through a national standardized achievement exam and by professional portfolio. Credit by examination (CBE) can be earned for three RN-BSN courses:
- Health Assessment & Lab (NURS 3101/3103)
- Pathophysiology (NURS 3400)
- Pharmacology (NURS 3000)
Students will be awarded college level credit after admission to LCON by successfully passing a professionally recognized national exam at the national proficiency benchmark. CBE can be earned by a) achieving proficiency on a standardized achievement exam taken in the associate degree nursing (ADN) program and b) taking a national standardized exam at LCON.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit through prior learning assessment portfolio may be earned for a maximum of four (4) credits in the Transitions into Professional Nursing Practice Practicum (NURS 4206). Professional experiences with validation may include:
- New graduate residency
- Preceptor experiences for students and new graduates
- Professionally recognized continuing education credits
- Scholarly presentations and publications
- Clinical project leadership
- Clinical teaching in higher education
- Leadership in professional nursing or healthcare organization
- National nursing certification
Requirements for Out of State Students
Applicants to online and hybrid nursing programs must be residents of a state in which the Loewenberg College of Nursing is authorized to provide distance education. During the application process it is the student’s responsibility to notify the college of their permanent state of residence. Students that are out of state will require approval from their board of nursing before starting clinical courses. LCON will complete this approval on the behalf of the student. However, students cannot start clinicals until this approval is complete. The Director of Clinical Education, Admissions Coordinator or Program Director will notify the student once this approval is completed. This approval is in addition to any clinical affiliation contractual agreements between the university and the actual clinical location/preceptor.
If state board approval is not obtained, then out of state students will be required to complete their clinical courses in the state of Tennessee or another authorized state. If this is not possible, the student will be required to withdraw from the program.
If a student relocates to another state other than their original state of residence or the state of Tennessee, the Program Director and Director for Clinical Education must be notified immediately. This includes those traveling for nursing employment as travel nurses even if the permanent residence remains in Tennessee or their original home state on admission. The Loewenberg College of Nursing is NOT authorized to offer distance education in California and Louisiana at this time.
- National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (http://nc-sara.org).
Tuition and Fees
For the most current information regarding tuition, visit the University & Student Business Services.
Please be advised that there are additional fees for the pre-licensure BSN program:
- A $30 per credit/audit hour fee is assessed for each nursing course. This applies to all junior, senior, graduate level courses including TN eCampus (formerly RODP).
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