Online RN to BSN Program
The Saint Peter’s University Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program is designed for registered nurses who hold a nursing diploma or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
SEIU 1199 may cover the full tuition cost. Click below and fill out the form to find out if you are eligible.
Explore the Program
This online program prepares students for professional practice and leadership roles in various healthcare settings. The curriculum includes courses in professional nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, community health nursing, and leadership and management in nursing. The program can be completed in two (2) years and offers flexible online learning options to accommodate working professionals. Saint Peter’s University’s RN to BSN program emphasizes whole-person healthcare and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Students in the Saint Peter’s University RN to BSN program take a variety of courses to complete the program. Additionally, students complete core requirements in the humanities, social and natural sciences, and ethics.
Program Details
Transfer Credits
Applicants who have earned their nursing diploma and/or associate nursing degree will have up to 30 credits in basic nursing transferred in to satisfy the Lower Division Nursing requirement. These credits will be transferred in in addition to the required science courses, regardless of date taken, as long as they were taken for college credit and grades of at least a C earned for these courses. Up to 60 credits from below will be transferred in to apply toward the bachelor’s degree.
Lower Division Nursing Courses (up to 30 credits) and Core Requirement Transfer Credits (up to 30 credits)
Click Below to expand the course listings.
Lower Division Nursing Courses
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PS-151 |
Introduction to Psychology (Core Stem) |
3 |
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PS-235 |
Life Span Development |
3 |
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BI-161 |
Basic Microbiology |
4 |
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BI-161L |
Basic Microbiology Lab |
0 |
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BI-171 |
Anatomy & Physiology I (Core Natural Science) |
4 |
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BI-171L |
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
0 |
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BI-172 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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BI-172L |
Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
0 |
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MA-212 or PS-200 |
Statistics (Core Math) |
3 |
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SO-121 |
Introduction to Sociology (Core Social Science) |
3 |
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Transfer credit for lower division nursing courses |
30 |
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Core Courses or Transfer Credit
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CM-102 |
English Composition |
3 |
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EL-200 level |
Literature course |
3 |
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HS-100 or 200 level |
History course |
3 |
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AR-127/128 or LANG1 |
Introduction to Visual Art/Music or Language 1 |
3 |
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EL/HS/AR/LANG2 |
One additional course in Literature, History, Art (from above) or Language 2 |
3 |
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EC-101 or PO-100 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Perspectives on Politics |
3 |
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TH-110 or 120 |
Religious Faith in a Modern World or Introduction to Christianity |
3 |
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PL-130 or 140 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
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TH/PL- 200+ level |
Theology or Philosophy elective (Values Requirement) |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary/ Leadership requirement |
3 |
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Total credit for Core /Transfer courses |
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30 |
The Nursing Requirements (31 credits) for the Bachelor’s degree in nursing are as follows:
Nursing Requirements
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NU-302 |
Seminar in Professional Nursing |
2 |
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NU-303 |
Seminar in APA Writing for Health Science |
2 |
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NU-304 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
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NU-310 |
Health Assessment |
4 |
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NU-330 |
Care of Families & Aggregates |
4 |
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NU-350 |
Trends & Issues in Nursing |
2 |
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NU-390 |
Intro to Nursing Research |
3 |
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NU-420 |
Community Health Nursing |
4 |
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NU-440 |
Leadership & Management in Nursing |
4 |
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NU-450 |
Nurse/Client Educator (major elective) |
2 |
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NU-452 |
Women’s Health Issues (major elective) |
3 |
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NU-495 |
Special Projects in Nursing RN-BSN (major elective) |
1 |
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Total Credits |
31 |
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Note:
NU-416 Social Justice, Ethics & Health Care (3 Credits, values and pluralism) and NU-470 Dimensions-Professional Nursing (4 Credits) are required for the traditional BSN. For the RN to BSN requirements provided in the catalog, students may take 3 free elective credits to reach 120. The free elective could be replaced with NU-416 for example, but it would need approval from the Nursing Program.
Sample Pacing Schedule Outline
Sample pacing schedule for completing the RN to BSN program at Saint Peter’s University, divided into two (2) sessions per semester, including two (2) summer sessions. Click below to expand.
Year 1
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Summer |
10 |
Fall |
10 |
Spring |
10 |
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Term 1 |
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Term 1 |
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Term 1 |
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NU-302 Seminar in Professional Nursing |
2 |
NU-304 Pathophysiology |
3 |
Core |
3 |
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Core |
3 |
Core |
3 |
Core |
3 |
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Term 2 |
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Term 2 |
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Term 2 |
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NU-303 Seminar in APA Writing for Health Science |
2 |
NU-310 Health Assessment |
4 |
NU-330 Care of Families & Aggregates |
4 |
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Core |
3 |
Year 2
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Summer |
11 |
Fall |
10 |
Spring |
10 |
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Term 1 |
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Term 1 |
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Term 1 |
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NU-350 Trends and Issues in Nursing |
2 |
NU-452 or NU-450+495 Nursing Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
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Core/ Elective |
3 |
Core/ Elective |
3 |
Core/ Elective |
3 |
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Term 2 |
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Term 2 |
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Term 2 |
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NU-390 Introduction to Nursing Research |
3 |
NU-420 Community Health Nursing |
4 |
NU-440 Leadership and Management in Nursing |
4 |
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Core/ Elective |
3 |
Note:
Total Credits 61
* Please note that program requirements and the number of credits needed to complete the Saint Peter’s University RN to BSN program may vary for students based on the transfer credits they bring in from previous educational institutions. The sample pacing schedule above applies to the maximum number of transfer credits (60); if fewer than 60 credits are transferred, additional courses would be required to achieve 120 credits required for a baccalaureate degree. Each student will receive individual consultation with an academic advisor to determine how their transfer credits will be applied and to create a personalized plan of study.
SEIU 1199 Grant Eligibility and Application Info Sessions
Sign up for the date that is the most convenient for you. For a list of dates by program, please click here:
Application Requirements
The prospective student must submit the following
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal essay
- High School Diploma/Equivalency
- Transcript indicating previously earned college credits
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Current RN license
- Copy of malpractice insurance
*Provisional admission decision can be made based on unofficial copies of transcripts, but official versions must be received in order to be fully admitted to the program.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
- Tuition – $495 per credit
- Technology Fee $15 per credit
- Nursing Lab Fee – $25 per credit
- Books and Certification Review
Please note, SEIU 1199 may cover the entire tuition through a grant. To find out if you are eligible, please click the button below and fill out the form.