RN to BSN Online Program FAQs

You will be able to complete the program within 12-18 months, depending on the number of credits transferred from other colleges.

The program is set up with two seven-week modules each semester (fall, spring, and summer). You may choose part-time or full-time study.

You must send copies of transcripts from all colleges attended. Once these have been reviewed, an official evaluation of transfer credits will be provided upon acceptance to the University. As many as 90 credits may be transferred from community and four-year colleges.

You must have graduated from school of nursing registered/accredited by the state with an associate’s degree or diploma and have a RN license with current registration to practice or pass the NCLEX exam before the end of the first semester.

No, you do not need to be currently employed. You must have a RN license and be currently registered to practice prior to enrolling in a course requiring clinical learning activities.

The RN to BSN program combines a rigorous professional education building on previous education and professional experience with a sound foundation in the liberal arts. The nursing curriculum focuses on advancing and refining skills in areas such as leadership, ethics, physical assessment, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, caring for diverse populations, and more.

Yes, all coursework is taken online and there are no clinical courses. To enable you to apply new knowledge to practice, some learning activities are experiential. The clinical learning experiences are embedded within three specific courses and are project-based.

Online courses are taught through the campus course management system, Brightspace. Courses are taught primarily in an asynchronous fashion, meaning that you can complete assignments at a time that is convenient for you within a given time period defined by the instructor. You will log into Brightspace on a regular basis to access course materials, view video lectures and participate in discussion activities with the class. You will also work in small groups and individually on projects and submit your work to the instructor through Brightspace. Occasionally, some courses may incorporate synchronous, real-time activities, such as student group meetings, student presentations, or listening to guest speakers.

You will need to have a computer, webcam, a headset with a microphone, and a high-speed Internet connection. For more specific details and recommendations, please see these detailed technology requirements.

Yes. A brief online student orientation is required. You will complete the orientation a few weeks prior to the start of your first online course.

The course faculty members from the Wegmans School of Nursing are actively involved with students and provide feedback throughout the entire module. Faculty members are available to work with you should you need additional help.

You will have on-demand, 24/7 access to online tutoring through Brainfuse. You may access this service through your mySJF Launchpad.

While earning your bachelor's degree, you may substitute graduate nursing courses from the M.S. program for two undergraduate courses. This accelerated approach allows you to complete a master's degree in nursing in less time.

Yes, accreditation of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in nursing has been granted by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New York State Education Department.

For the most current cost information, visit the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees page.

Yes, federal and state grant and loan programs are available for eligible students. For more detailed information, please visit our Costs and Financial Aid for Online RN to BSN page.

Contact Kristin Blake, the online enrollment services counselor at kblake@sjf.edu or (585) 385-8064.