Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

BSN RN to BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bluefield University

Education is a journey, and as you continue on this journey within your career trajectory, always remember the time you spend with Bluefield University School of Nursing (SON) will open new doors to many professional opportunities. Today more than ever, you are presented with a myriad of exciting possibilities in the field of nursing and health care. The SON is delighted to provide the educational foundation to support future objectives and a lifelong journey of professional development. The School of Nursing has a passion which exemplifies rigorous scholarship and high expectations of both students and faculty. We believe nursing must be a force for innovation, learning and discovery to prepare culturally proficient providers to meet the complex healthcare needs of a global communit


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), CCNE is recognized by the Department of Education and is a specialized/professional accrediting agency that strives to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. CCNE accreditation evaluation reviews the program mission, goals, and expected outcomes; and an assessment of the performance of the program. The BSN program is evidence-based and developed according to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The graduates are prepared to function in new roles as members of interprofessional teams in a variety of settings. The program is designed to expand the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking in areas of Leadership, community concepts, research, cultural diversity, ethics, and professional practice related to current trends and issues in global society.
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 Bluefield University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses RN License and Background check are required
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf 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.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
BSN RN to BSN
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
BSN - RN to BSN
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
This requires a minimum GPA of 2.7
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 84 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
45
ENG1013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM1023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1103
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1433
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAT2023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Fine Arts/Humanites
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Social or Behavioral Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR2002
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ESS Activity Course
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR1011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR1021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO2011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO2013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO2021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO2023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO3034
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RN to BSN Major Requirements
36
Major Courses
36
NUR 3003
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3002
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3303
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3103
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 4003
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 4303
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3403
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3503
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 3203
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 4204
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Clinical hours required
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 4103
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Clinical hours required
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
NUR 4403
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
RN to BSN Electives
7
Elective Courses
7
Earn 7 credits by completing any available course
RN License
32
Complete courses from the following Category:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Central Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Danville Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Mountain Gateway Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Eastern Shore Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Germanna Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Brightpoint Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Laurel Ridge Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Mountain Empire Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
New River Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Northern Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Paul D. Camp Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Patrick & Henry Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Piedmont Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Rappahannock Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Southside Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Southwest Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Tidewater Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Virginia Peninsula Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Virginia Highlands Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Virginia Western Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program
Wytheville Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College for RN-BSN Nursing Program

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
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: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Emory & Henry UniversityNursing Pre Licensure (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityRN-BSN Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeNursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide 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
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, 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
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect 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
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1171.00Nurse PractitionersDiagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate 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
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess 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
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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

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the BSN RN to BSN at Bluefield 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 $395 Per Credit $47,400 $0 $47,400
Fees
Course Materials Fee $35 Per Credit $4,200 0 $4,200 For applicable courses
Course Materials Fee $410 Per Semester $3,280 0 $3,280 Per semester for full-time status
Confirmation Fee $200 Per Semester $1,600 0 $1,600 For new and readmit students
Science Lab Fee $50 Per Semester $400 0 $400 For science classes with lab
Private Music Fee $200 Per Credit $24,000 0 $24,000 For applicable courses
Student Teaching Fee $250 Per Semester $2,000 0 $2,000 Per semester
Comprehensive Fee $500 Per Semester $4,000 0 $4,000
*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:
  • Overload Fee for On-Campus Students
    • Charged if students are enrolled in more than 18 credit hours at a rate of 1,160.00 per credit hour above 18.
  • Commonwealth Tuition
    • Flat Tuition of 6,969 per semester for residents of the state of Virginia. Overload Fees apply for students with 19 credits or more.
  • Graduation Fee
    • Graduation fee of $120 is due when graduation application is submitted.
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.