Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
Gain the clinical reasoning and leadership skills you need to advance your nursing practice and create real change in health care. With instruction from respected faculty who are well-versed in distance learning and technologies, this program can be completed in as few as 12 months while you continue in your current career.
Program Overview
Learn More About Our Online RN to BSN
$9,500*
Total Tuition
As few as 12 months
Program Duration
30
Credit Hours
$12,800*
Total Tuition
As few as 15 months
Program Duration
33†
Credit Hours
Now is unquestionably an exciting time to be a nurse. In the current healthcare environment, you have a great opportunity to choose where you work, in which setting and how much career advancement you want. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette online RN to BSN program is an accredited nursing program that prepares you for professional practice.
In this 100% online RN to BSN program, you'll learn how to:
- Apply nursing theory to guide decision-making for professional practice
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individuals, families and communities
- Evaluate scientific evidence and apply its findings to recipients of care
- Apply leadership skills to influence quality of care and patient safety
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary health teams to promote wellness and identify and implement changes to improve outcomes of care
- Apply nursing theory to guide decision-making for professional practice
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individuals, families and communities
- Evaluate scientific evidence and apply its findings to recipients of care
- Apply leadership skills to influence quality of care and patient safety
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary health teams to promote wellness and identify and implement changes to improve outcomes of care
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Tuition
Affordable Tuition as Low as $9,500 at UL Lafayette
We understand that it can be challenging to manage work, classes, life and finances. That's why UL Lafayette offers an affordable online education with pay-as-you-go options. Financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
Corequisite Course Tuition
Tuition for non-nursing courses is dependent on the number of general courses taken and the rate per credit hour is different than the nursing courses. Nursing courses do not count toward the credit hours labeled in the table on the bursar's page. The cost of the general courses is calculated based on the number of general course credit hours taken, using in-state tuition rates.
For more information about payment plan options, financial aid, and credit adjustments, please visit our Tuition Policy page.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $316.66 | $9,500* |
"Obtaining my BSN degree has always been a goal of mine. Like so many other nurses, I had a lot of anxiety about going back to school after being out of the classroom for so long. UL Lafayette's 100% online program has worked beautifully for me. It allows me to work school into my busy schedule at a time convenient for me."
– Heather Lee, RN to BSN online graduate
Calendar
Our Application Deadlines and Class Schedule
Our RN to BSN online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule.
| Term | Course Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Open | Priority Registration Deadline and Tuition Deadline** | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | 3/15/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/8/21 | 10/26/20 | 3/15/21 | 5/4/21 |
| Summer 2021 | 6/7/21 | 5/24/21 | 5/31/21 | 3/29/21 | 5/27/21 | 7/30/21 |
| Fall 2021 | 8/23/21 | 8/9/21 | 8/16/21 | 3/29/21 | 10/12/21 | |
| Fall 2021 | 10/18/21 | 10/4/21 | 10/11/21 | 3/29/21 | 12/7/21 |
Dates are subject to change. Refer to the academic calendar for the latest information.
**Registration is available past the Priority Registration Deadline, but a $50 late fee will be charged to your account. Late registration typically cuts off two days after the term start date in the Spring and Fall and one day after for the Summer term.
Admissions
Qualifications to Enroll in Our RN to BSN Online Degree Program
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step towards changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Online Application
AccreditedADN Degree
Minimum2.4 GPA
ActiveRN License
Online Application
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
RN to BSN Online Admission Requirements
Before applying, please check to see if this program is available in your area. UL Lafayette's RN to BSN online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Please note: There is no time limit for transferring credits into the RN to BSN online program.
To meet admission requirements for the RN to BSN online, applicants must:
- Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable $25 application fee
- Possess and submit an active, unencumbered RN license
- Provide proof of one of the following items:
- Associate Degree Nurses: An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a regionally accredited U.S. institution that is also accredited by ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or NLN CNEA, with a GPA of 2.4 or higher in all coursework related to the ADN and any non-nursing courses that transfer into the program
- Diploma Nurses: Completion of a diploma program in nursing from a regionally accredited U.S. institution that is also accredited by ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or NLN CNEA, with a GPA of 2.4 or higher in all coursework and any non-nursing courses that transfer into the programNote: Individuals with an ADN or diploma from institutions that are not ACEN or NLN CNEA accredited are not eligible for enrollment in the RN to BSN program.
- Transfer students should have official transcripts from every collegiate institution attended mailed directly from the granting institution to the Office of Admissions. Hand-carried copies/transcripts are not considered official.
Mailing address for transcripts:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
P.O. Box 41210
Lafayette, LA 70504
Mailing address for transcripts sent from a courier service (e.g., FedEx, DHL) that requires a physical address:
University of Louisiana at LafayetteOffice of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
1311 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Email address for transcripts sent electronically: [email protected]
LPN transcripts are not necessary unless general education courses were taken that will transfer into the program and the institution granting the LPN is regionally accredited.
International Students:
- International credits will not transfer into the RN to BSN program. International students may be eligible for the program if they have earned an associate degree in nursing (ADN) from an ACEN-accredited U.S. program with a GPA of 2.4 or higher in all coursework related to the ADN and any non-nursing courses that transfer into the program.
- Student must be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen or have an approved work visa. All inquiries/questions regarding approved work visas should contact the Assistant Director of International Admissions at 337-482-6460.
Note: Due to compliance regulations, all programs may not be offered in every state. Please check with the enrollment specialist to verify that this program is offered in your state.
Registration Requirements
As an online student, you can submit a Request for Exemption from Immunization form. If you will attend courses on campus, you will need to submit an Immunization Compliance form with proof of required vaccinations.
All students must complete a Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire. Students answering "YES" to any of the 3 questions must also submit proof of a Tuberculosis (TB) Skin test/PPD with clinical assessment by a healthcare provider.
To complete and submit these forms,
- Log in to ULink;
- Navigate to Campus Services;
- Under Health & Wellness, find the Medicat Patient Portal link;
- Under forms, you can complete and submit the TB Screen Questionnaire and access other required forms;
- Once you’ve completed the Compliance or Exemption form, select Upload in the top navigation of the Medicat Patient Portal to submit your form.
Once forms are submitted, student health services staff must review and accept them for your hold to be lifted. This may take up to 48 hours.
"My education at UL Lafayette has encouraged me to not just practice nursing, but to pioneer best practice changes in the field."
– Misty Soto, RN to BSN online graduate
Courses
A Look at the RN to BSN Online Degree Program Curriculum
The RN to BSN online program at UL Lafayette consists of 30 hours of nursing coursework. In addition to the nursing core courses, students must also meet the state of Louisiana's general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
Prior to every term, please check the course schedule and textbook listing for any updates.
The corequisite courses listed below must be completed prior to graduation from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Most courses can be completed in an accelerated online format through UL Lafayette at this time. You may transfer equivalent credit in for these courses or take available courses online through UL Lafayette. Corequisite courses include:
- English Literature1
- Statistics1
- Chemistry1
- General Biology1
- Communications1
- Art
- History
- English Composition3
- General/Introduction
to Psychology1 - College Algebra
- Anatomy & Physiology4
- Microbiology2
- 200/300 Level
Behavioral Science
1Denotes courses offered through UL Lafayette in a 7-week, online accelerated format. To view a schedule of course offerings, please see the course schedule.
2Denotes courses not currently offered online through UL Lafayette. These courses may be transferred in from regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
3English Composition 6 Hours of English Composition are required
4Biology A&P 1 and 2 are required
Transfer students must earn 30 credits from UL, so additional courses may need to be taken.
There is no time limitation applicable to transfer credits into the Online RN to BSN Program.
University credit may be granted through approved transfer of equivalent courses. Transcripts will be reviewed and credit awarded on an individual basis. Credit accepted by the Admissions Office is valid for degree credit only to the extent that it satisfies course requirements in the BSN curriculum. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has final authority for determining which transfer credits may be applied in the RN to BSN Program.
The corequisite courses listed below must be completed prior to graduation from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Most courses can be completed in an accelerated online format through UL Lafayette at this time. You may transfer equivalent credit in for these courses or take available courses online through UL Lafayette. Corequisite courses include:
- English Literature1
- Statistics1
- Chemistry1
- General Biology1
- Communications1
- Art
- History
- English Composition3
- General/ Introduction to Psychology1
- College Algebra
- Anatomy & Physiology4
- Microbiology2
- 200/300 Level Behavioral Science
1Denotes courses offered through UL Lafayette in a 8-week, online accelerated format. To view a schedule of course offerings, please see the course schedule.
2Denotes courses not currently offered online through UL Lafayette. These courses may be transferred in from regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
3English Composition 6 Hours of English Composition are required
4Biology A&P 1 and 2 are required
Transfer students must earn 30 credits from UL, so additional courses may need to be taken.
There is no time limitation applicable to transfer credits into the Online RN to BSN Program.
University credit may be granted through approved transfer of equivalent courses. Transcripts will be reviewed and credit awarded on an individual basis. Credit accepted by the Admissions Office is valid for degree credit only to the extent that it satisfies course requirements in the BSN curriculum. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has final authority for determining which transfer credits may be applied in the RN to BSN Program.
"I'm so happy to be the 1,000th graduate. It's a privilege. I'm so happy that I went for that program. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made."
– Taiye Ajayi, RN to BSN online graduate
Related Articles
Related Testimonials
*Tuition may vary and is based on the total estimated credit hours within the program's major and current per credit hour rate. Additional fees may apply, including a graduation fee and proctoring fees.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Louisiana State Legislature. The University reserves the right to increase prices at any time. This schedule of fees is based on regulations adopted by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
** Registration is available past the Priority Registration Deadline, but a $50 late fee will be charged to your account. Late registration typically cuts off two days after the term start date in the Spring and Fall and one day after for the Summer term.
Need More Information?
Request Information
Submit the form below, and a representative will contact you to answer your questions.
Ready to Get Started?
Begin your application today!
