The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Full-time students complete the core curriculum in 1 year. Students can transfer up to 84 credits toward their degree.
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree from UMass Global is designed for registered nurses seeking to upgrade their career and future. Tailored for RNs holding an associate degree in nursing, the UMass Global RN to BSN builds upon your nursing practice skills and experience, preparing you for the next step in your career. CCNE-accredited online coursework explores all aspects of nursing, from patient outcomes to community health issues, from leadership and management to healthcare reform. There is a worldwide shortage of nurses with bachelor’s degrees, and that makes for an excellent job market. Plus, your BSN opens career doors to leadership and management roles in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers numerous benefits for registered nurses and for hospitals. In addition to lessening the bachelor-trained nurse shortage, hospitals with a high percentage of BSN-prepared nurses have better health outcomes (Penn LDI, 2022). Emphasis in your coursework is placed on the professional nursing role, including patient-centered care, use of technology, improving outcomes, and innovative leadership, while using evidence as a foundation for best practice.
Applications are now open.
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Questions? Contact enroll@umassglobal.edu with any questions.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Full-time students complete the core curriculum in 1 year. Students can transfer up to 84 credits toward their degree.
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Full-time students complete the core curriculum in 1 year. Students can transfer up to 84 credits toward their degree.
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree from UMass Global is designed for registered nurses seeking to upgrade their career and future. Tailored for RNs holding an associate degree in nursing, the UMass Global RN to BSN builds upon your nursing practice skills and experience, preparing you for the next step in your career. CCNE-accredited online coursework explores all aspects of nursing, from patient outcomes to community health issues, from leadership and management to healthcare reform. There is a worldwide shortage of nurses with bachelor’s degrees, and that makes for an excellent job market. Plus, your BSN opens career doors to leadership and management roles in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers numerous benefits for registered nurses and for hospitals. In addition to lessening the bachelor-trained nurse shortage, hospitals with a high percentage of BSN-prepared nurses have better health outcomes (Penn LDI, 2022). Emphasis in your coursework is placed on the professional nursing role, including patient-centered care, use of technology, improving outcomes, and innovative leadership, while using evidence as a foundation for best practice.
Applications are now open.
Upcoming Start Dates
Questions? Contact enroll@umassglobal.edu with any questions.
For over 65 years, we’ve helped working adults change their lives through education. Our fully online coursework is designed to mesh with busy, working lives, and our unparalleled student support is with you every step of the way.
A couple facts about UMass Global:
91% of students work while completing their program.
52% of students have one or more dependents while attending UMass Global.
36 is the average age of a UMass Global student.
93% of alumni agree or strongly agree that UMass Global supported their specific needs as an adult learner.
Start your application today. Classes start January 8, 2024.
Yes. University of Massachusetts Global is regionally accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Our eight-week courses are offered year-round, with three session starts a year. Flexible start times allow you to begin when you are ready, and eight-week courses let you focus on one course subject at a time before moving on to a new course.
No. Coursework is delivered online with one immersion for RN-BSN students virtually or at the Irvine, California, campus. Clinical practicum or mentored experiences are attended in the student’s home community.
The University of Massachusetts Global RN to BSN is 36 credits. In the full-time program, students take two 3-credit courses in each session for one year. Part-time students take one 3-credit course each session for two years. Community college students take two 3-credit courses during the summer before their final clinical year of their associate degree and complete the remainder of the credits after graduation with a full-time or part-time option.
All nursing programs in the Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions are delivered using a blend of online learning and clinical practicum or mentored experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. During online sessions, students will engage in instructor-guided or self-directed study using live and recorded lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, and other activities. This blend of teaching methods provides a rich and engaging learning experience for busy professionals who must juggle school, work, and family.
The RN-BSN program also requires one 3-day Immersion session at the Irvine, California, campus at the beginning of the program. The immersion can be attended virtually.
UMass Global has six sessions each year, two in the fall trimester, two in the spring trimester, and two in the summer trimester. Each trimester is considered a unit of eligibility for financial aid. Each session is eight weeks long. These shorter sessions allow students to focus their study on a small number of courses and still complete a degree in one to three years of study.
To enter the RN to BSN program, you must have completed an associate degree in nursing, have an unencumbered RN license, or pass the NCLEX by the end of the first session of enrollment.
Yes! At UMass Global we match students with a One-Stop Specialist whose sole purpose is to help with all financial matters, whether that means grants, scholarships, student loans, or other financing sources. UMass Global also partners with a number of corporations and organizations that either fully subsidize or otherwise discount tuition for employees who take courses with us.
Explore a variety of financial aid options including frequently asked questions and learn how University of Massachusetts Global will help support you through the process.
Yes. At UMass Global, our student support is renowned. For the admission process we pair every student with an Enrollment Coach who guides the future student all the way through admission and then ensures they are ready for their first course. At that point, we then pair the student with their Academic Advisor who will be with the student for their entire time at UMass Global. And, as mentioned above, for all financial matters, we pair students with a One-Stop Specialist who helps students finance their education.
At UMass Global, two classes per eight-week session is a full-time schedule. One course per session is denoted as a part-time student. Once admitted, your advisor can help determine a workload that fits your life.
Start your application today. Classes start January 8, 2024.