RN-BSN Information Sessions:

Meet and speak with the Director of the RN-BSN program and explore how to earn your Elms BSN degree.

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Jessie Chenier ’17

“Don’t doubt yourself. A lot of people can come up with any excuse not to instill a change in their lives. If you can break that cycle and apply to the RN-BSN program, you can still live your life the way you’re living it, and further your education, too.”

Jessie Chenier ’17
RN-BSN program at Mount Wachusett Community College

RN-BSN Degree Completion

The RN-BSN degree completion program at Elms College is flexible for the working RN, affordable, 12-15 month program designed to advance your nursing career.  The program is designed to best support work-school-life balance in that it is available online as synchronous and asynchronous options.

We have an individualized advising approach as you progress through the program with peers in a supportive group. Elms College RN-BSN nursing faculty are committed to helping nursing students to succeed in their nursing career ambitions. Elms College nursing students develop the communication skills and the critical thinking ability that prepares them to drive change in healthcare and make important contributions to patient safety and quality care.

Professional, Experienced Faculty

The Elms College RN-BSN program is taught by dedicated faculty with over 40 years of experience in educating RNs from the bedside to the boardroom.

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Elms College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

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The RN-BSN program is offered online following the same courses, requirements, and opportunities as the face-to-face program.

For tuition and per credit pricing information click here.


Articulation Agreements:

August 2022 RN-BSN Pinning Ceremony
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May 2023 RN-BSN/MSN Pinning Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Magdalene Eboso, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC

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August 2023 RN-BSN/MSN Pinning Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeanne Betournay-Gamelli, DNP, MSN, RN, AGACNP

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December 2023 RN-BSN/MSN Pinning Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Dr. Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD, MSN, RN, CNN

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December 2023 RN-BSN/MSN Pinning Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Dr. Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD, MSN, RN, CNN

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August 2022 RN-BSN Pinning Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jamy L. Gaynor, EdD, MS, RN, NCSN

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Quick Info

  • Accelerated 12-15 month program
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Only 30 required Elms College credits
  • 6 graduate credits included
  • RN-BSN-MSN path available

Course of Study

Curriculum

Click to view course requirements for the RN-BSN.

Semester I

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 2600Professional Communication in Nursing3
NUR 3001Technology for the Online Student1

Semester II

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 3102 Adult Physical Health Assessment3
MAT 1109 Statistics3
###Religious Studies Course3

Semester III

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 3107Genomics in Nursing3
NUR 3207Family Theory3
###History Course3

Semester IV

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 3400Evidence-Based Nursing3
NUR 4405Population Health Nursing3

Semester V

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 4308Quality and Safety in Healthcare3
PHI 2408Healthcare Ethics3
Literature CourseEnglish 38013

Semester VI

Course #Course Name# of Credit Hours
NUR 6400Leadership and Management3
NUR 5302Healthcare Policy and Advocacy3
###Fine/Performing Arts Course3