Online RN to BSN Program

The online RN to BSN program at Colorado Mesa University offers professional nurses the opportunity to grow and develop critical competencies in evidence-based practice and insight into contemporary health care challenges. Taught by exceptional faculty, this rigorous program prepares RNs who have met state licensure requirements to practice as professional nurses, pursue graduate education and assume leadership roles.

The RN to BSN online program is an affordable, flexible path to achieving academic and professional advancement. The program is 31 upper division nursing credits which can be taken with 8-week sessions. Classes can be taken each session or students can go at their own pace. Additional outstanding essential learning courses may be required to satisfy the total requirement of 120 credits for a BSN. 

Interested in our program?

FIRST, BEFORE YOU APPLY TO CMU, PLEASE CONTACT US:

• RN to BSN Program Coordinator, course schedules, advising
• [email protected]; 970-248-1013
• Book an appointment: https://loriferguson.youcanbook.me/. (Advising available for licensed RNs ONLY). 

OR

Jennifer Barton

• Professional Staff Assistant, general questions, admin support
• [email protected]; 970-248-1721
• [email protected]

We will be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions. 

Why choose Colorado Mesa University's online RN to BSN program?

• Affordable. CMU's RN to BSN program is a great value. We have some of the lowest tuition and fees in the state. 
• Academic excellence. CMU's highly regarded program integrates nursing theory, practice and science to prepare a highly competent nursing professional for practice in a variety of health care settings in the state of Colorado and nationally.
• Flexible. CMU offers five start dates each year, compared with only two at most universities.
• Accelerated. Full-time students can complete the nursing major coursework in as few as 18 months (excludes any general education requirements necessary for degree completion).
• High quality nursing faculty. Our nurses are well-prepared by our faculty. 90% of Colorado Mesa traditional BSN graduates pass the NCLEX exam on their first try. The RN-BSN program option compliments the same program quality.

What You'll Gain

• Enhanced critical thinking, leadership, research and management abilities to open doors in your nursing career.
• Knowledge you can use right away to provide more holistic care to patients.
• Deeper insight into contemporary issues like gerontology, informatics and the emerging role of nursing in community-based care.

Program Eligibility

• Successful completion of an associate degree or diploma program in nursing that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission in Nursing (ACEN).
• Graduation from a regionally accedited school, and a nursing program that is nationally accredited.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit proof of a current RN license as part of your applicaiton. Throughout this program, your RN license must be kept current and unencumbered. If you are currently in a nursing program leading to an RN, and are interested in our Early Acceptance Option, contact the program for more information. 
• Successfully completed up to 38 nursing credits (from your associate degree or diploma program in nursing that led to your RN).