Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mary Baldwin University

Are you a registered nurse who is ready to take your career to the next level? The RN to BSN Program is a post-licensure program that will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program is offered online asynchronously through Canvas. Face-to-face support will be provided as needed for those new to online education. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Mary Baldwin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. *Work with welcoming and dedicated faculty in small, online classes. *Advance your knowledge of the discipline with engaging classes like Community Health Nursing and Emergency Preparedness, Cultural Nursing: Uniting our World, and Using Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing. *Work at your own pace. Complete your BSN degree in as little as three semesters or as long as three years.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mary Baldwin University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	AA, AA&S, AS, ADN, and AAS in Human Services fulfill all general education requirements. Students that transfer in with a qualifying associate's degree will have all Gen Ed requirements met and can meet some degree requirments/prerequisites with transfer credits.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students that transfer in with a qualifying associate's degree will have all Gen Ed requirements met and can meet some degree requirments/prerequisites with transfer credits.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. MBU Online may also evaluate Prior Learning Portfolios for students. Please see https://marybaldwin.edu/admissions/online/credit/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mary Baldwin University

College Level Information

Transfer Admission Application

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Mary Baldwin's size allows students to gain maximum benefit from work with faculty who teach and mentor them. The average class size is 17 and very few are larger than 30. Campus housing is available for transfer students, and the campus community creates a variety of social, cultural, and cocurricular activities. Students also become involved in the broader Staunton community because civic engagement is a hallmark of a Mary Baldwin education. Student-athletes can participate in 12 different men's and women's varsity sports. Approximately 20% of students take advantage of this opportunity.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Students are governed by the degree requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time they begin their studies at Mary Baldwin University. However, students have the option of declaring themselves under the jurisdiction of a subsequent catalog; students may choose the Catalog in effect at the time they select a major or at the time they file for graduation. The Catalog governing degree requirements must be within 8 (eight) years of a student’s graduation date. Students transferring to Mary Baldwin University from the Virginia Community College System may elect to declare any Catalog in effect within the twenty-four-month period immediately preceding the term they first enroll.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Students are governed by the degree requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time they begin their studies at Mary Baldwin University. However, students have the option of declaring themselves under the jurisdiction of a subsequent catalog; students may choose the Catalog in effect at the time they select a major or at the time they file for graduation. The Catalog governing degree requirements must be within 8 (eight) years of a student’s graduation date. Students transferring to Mary Baldwin University from the Virginia Community College System may elect to declare any Catalog in effect within the twenty-four-month period immediately preceding the term they first enroll.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science Nursing	4-Year	Hybrid
Averett University	BS in Nursing in Nursing: Entry Into Practice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science Nursing	4-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing-Trad	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option (APO)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance Education	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical Nurses	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Nursing, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	AAS Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Professional Nursing - Registered Nurse	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Nursing BSN	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BSN in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person, Online
University of Lynchburg	BS in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Nursing, BSN	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Nursing-BSN (School of Nurs)	Bachelor	BS in Nursing	4-Year	Not Specified
University of Mary Washington	BSN	Bachelor	BSN	4-Year	In-Person
Marymount University	Nursing (BSN)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S.N. in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Nursing Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Nursing (online RN to BS only), Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online
Emory & Henry University	Music Vocal Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Nursing Pre Licensure (BSN)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science Nursi	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Religion (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	RN-BSN Nursing (BSN)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science Nursi	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Nursing (BSN)	Bachelor	Bachelor Science Nursing	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
29-1141.01	Acute Care Nurses	Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02	Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses	Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04	Clinical Nurse Specialists	Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03	Critical Care Nurses	Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00	Registered Nurses	Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Mary Baldwin University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$460	Per Credit	$55,200	$0	$55,200
Fees
Technology Fee	$60	Per Semester	$480	0	$480
Student Organization Fee	$138	Per Semester	$1,104	0	$1,104	Residential/Commuter students
Credentialing Fee	$15	Per Semester	$120	0	$120
Admin/Withdrawal Fee	$105	Per Semester	$840	0	$840	Fee for withdrawing before end of term

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- Summer internship tuition fees are half-price of per hour rate ($230) for both residential and online students. Additional fees may include fees for some courses, inlcuding Applied Music; adminstrative fees for payment plans; parking fees and official transcripts.
RN to BSN Program Tuition
- RN to BSN tuition is per $460 credit.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.