BS Completion and RN to BS to MS Programs for RNs
RN to BS Program - see below
RN to BS to MS Program - follow this link
Overview/Program of Study
Our RN to BS completion program is tailored to the practicing nurse who brings a wealth of knowledge from prior education and experience to the program.
A total of 128 credits are required to complete the BS degree, half (64) in the nursing major and half (64) in foundational arts and sciences coursework. A total of 32 nursing credits will be transferred in upon admission. The remaining 32 nursing credits consist of eight courses offered “hybrid” online, meaning most of the coursework is online, with a few classroom meeting times so that you are with the faculty member and your classmates. Courses are sequential so that you are only completing one course at a time. The program is part time (two courses per semester and can be completed in 4 semesters (assuming the arts an sciences requirements are complete). Up to 4 academic credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning. The arts and sciences credits can be transferred in from any accredited college or university, as well as through the College Level Examination Program ("CLEP" challenge examinations).
The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon completion of the required 32 credits of nursing coursework and 64 credits of arts and sciences coursework.
Careers
Although many of our graduates stay employed in acute care, the baccalaureate degree enables them to work in a wide range of other settings, including private practices, public health agencies, primary care clinics, home health care, outpatient surgi-centers, health maintenance organizations, nursing school-operated nursing centers, insurance and managed care companies, nursing homes, schools, mental health agencies, hospices, the military, and industry. Through the first nursing course, NUR 350 RN/BS Transition: Reflective Professional Practice, students will be assisted in showcasing their career accomplishments and developing resumes to support achievement of their goals as part of the program.
Admission Criteria
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Completion of a Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
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RN licensure within the United States or U.S. territory
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Two favorable references which address professional and/or academic ability (e.g., nursing faculty member, nursing supervisor)
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Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or above preferred
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Typewritten professional goal statement
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For international students, TOEFL with a minimum score of 560 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based) or 88 (“i-based”)
What to Expect
A transcript analysis will be done upon admission to the program, providing detail on the number of credits which can be transferred into the program (maximum of 96). Your advisor will use this as the basis for developing an individualized degree plan with you. The core courses are all offered in a hybrid online format. That means that course content delivery and interaction between faculty and students occurs primarily online, supported by occasional in-class sessions. This has been described by students as the best of both worlds. Students are able to complete their coursework on their own time, in a location that is convenient to other aspects of their lives, but still have the benefit of face-to-face interaction with faculty and other students. Course content is accessible from any computer with internet access anywhere around the world.
There is no clinical requirement in the program. However, students will complete two observational field study experiences with practicing nurses in leadership positions, and case managers working in the community.
Contact Us
University of Rochester 
School of Nursing
Box SON
Helen Wood Hall
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2375
