RN-BSN
Belmont University School of Nursing is committed to meeting the needs of licensed Registered Nurses who would like to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. We value your previous nursing education and the expertise you have gained while working as an RN. Our goal is to continue improving our program by meeting your individual needs.
Tuition Information and Financing Your Education
When licensed registered nurse students enroll in Belmont's RN-BSN program they become a part of the University College tuition structure. Current costs are $450 per credit hour (not including fees). RN's can receive up to 34 hours of college credit from successful completion of previous nursing courses. These courses credits are held in escrow until the nurse successfully completes 10 credit hours of upper division nursing courses. For the cost of three credit hours ($1,350) the nurse earns $15,300 worth of credit. This is a tremendous value to the RN-BSN student.
Students may choose the option of paying tuition monthly. RN-BSN students may apply for federal financial aid if the BSN is their first Baccalaureate degree.
Requirements
RN's with an Associate Degree or Diploma must graduate from an accredited nursing program. Students who earn a degree at Belmont must take their last 32 hours of credit at Belmont. 64 hours must have been earned from a senior college or university.
RN-BSN FAQ's
Following are some frequently asked questions that many RN's have when considering a BSN completion program:
Is the program flexible enough to meet the needs of an RN who works full-time?
YES! We offer convenient scheduling arrangements. RN-BSN students may choose to progress through the program as full-time or part-time students. The School of Nursing offers selected RN-BSN nursing courses on a one day a week schedule. Some RN-BSN course content will be available online.
Is the program affordable?
YES! The tuition rate for all RN-BSN courses is $450.00 per credit hour. In addition, students can earn 34 credit hours via escrow. RN's have the opportunity to gain credit for NUR 2040 (Health Assessment) by challenge process, and NUR 4410 (Adult Health Nursing II) by a portfolio review process.
As a licensed RN, do I really have to do clinicals?
YES and NO. No, they will not be like the clinicals you remember from your first program! But yes, there will be required clinical learning experiences. For example, most of our RN-BSN students have not had a community-based clinical course and will therefore benefit from a Community Health Nursing experience. However, the other clinicals required in our curriculum may be individualized to meet your specific learning needs. Indeed, most of our RN-BSN students prefer to create their own clinical experiences based on their individual background and learning objectives.
Where can I learn more about Belmont's Adult Degree programs?
You can learn more about Belmont's Adult Degree programs, including the RN-BSN Program, at the University College's website
How do I contact the School of Nursing?
The School of Nursing can be reached by email at nursing@mail.belmont.edu or phone at (615) 460-6139.
