The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Nursing, RN-to-BSN, B.S.N. – Online
Charlotte, USA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DURATION
31 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 865 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Non-Resident | NC Resident: $189.48 per credit hour
Nursing, RN-to-BSN Completion Program at a Glance
Our online RN-to-BSN program is offered fully online, with no visits to campus required. We designed the formats to be flexible to allow working professionals to earn their B.S.N. while juggling other commitments. In just one year, you can hold the B.S.N. degree.
Through UNC Charlotte’s RN-to-BSN online nursing program, you will master advanced nursing skills, deepen your critical thinking skills and increase your leadership opportunities. You will join a supportive community of RNs, gain degree and propel your nursing career to the next level.
Why Earn Your B.S.N. Through UNC Charlotte’s Online RN-to-BSN Program?
By choosing UNC Charlotte’s RN-to-BSN online nursing program, you will enjoy a number of advantages, including:
- Earn your B.S.N. in just one calendar year (three semesters). Our online RN-to-BSN program classes are asynchronous, meaning there are no set times to meet for class. Complete your coursework around your busy schedule.
- Learn from faculty experts. Our nursing faculty are RNs and degreed professionals with extensive experience in both nursing and teaching nursing.
- Gain valuable research skills. Our Research in Nursing Practice course allows you to collaborate with faculty on research projects, analyze data or even present your findings at conferences. This offers you the opportunity to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhance your leadership abilities. Our Leadership in Nursing Practice course helps develop your communication, collaboration and decision-making skills, preparing you for potential leadership roles and opportunities.
- Join Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing. Our Gamma Iota chapter provides students with professional nursing resources, networking opportunities and professional development opportunities. Find more information here.
- Stand out with a respected, top-tier degree. UNC Charlotte is ranked #3 in the nation for online bachelor’s degrees by U.S. News & World Report. Earn a highly regarded online degree that employers respect.
Graduates of UNC Charlotte’s online RN-to-BSN program are found in many health care organizations throughout the country, including:
- Novant Health
- Atrium Health
- Wake Forest Baptist Health
- CaroMont Health
- Duke University
- Humana
- Mission Health
- Cone Health
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Our online nursing program graduates go on to attain job titles such as:
- Registered nurse
- Nurse practitioner
- Certified registered nurse anesthetist
- Clinical supervisor
- Critical care registered nurse
- Acute care nurse practitioner
- Travel registered nurse
Courses
- NURN 3103: Concepts of Professional Nursing Science (3)
Upon successful completion of NURN 3103, students are awarded 39 university credit hours - NURN 3104: Issues in Cultural Health (1)
- NURN 3108: Health Assessment for Nurses (3)
- NURN 4100: Aging and Health (3)
- NURN 4192: Enhancing Clinical Judgment (3)
- NURN 4201: Information Technology: Applications in Healthcare (2)
- NURN 4203: Leadership in Nursing Practice (2)
- NURN 4440: Community Health Nursing (6)
- NURN 4450: Design and Coordination of Care (6)
- NURN 4900: Research in Nursing Practice (2)
Required prerequisites:
- Chemistry 1/Lab – CHEM 1203 /L or 1251/ L
- Microbiology /Lab – BIOL 2259/ L
- Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab – BIOL 2273/ L or EXER 2168/ L
- Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab – BIOL 2274/L or EXER 2169 /L
- General Psychology – PSYCH 1101
- Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts- WRDS 1103 or 1104
- College Algebra – MATH 1100 or 1101
- Statistics 1220, 1221, or 1222
- Electives (2 courses/ 6 credits)
General Education Requirements:
- Critical Thinking and Communication
- Global Theme Social Science (1 course)
- Local Theme Social Science (1 course)
- Global Theme Arts and Humanities (1 course)
- Local Theme Arts and Humanities (1 course)
- Foundations of American Democracy (1 course)


