RN-to-BSN Pathway
RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing through an online pathway designed for licensed Registered Nurses.
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Learning Format
Online, flexible asynchronous coursework
Who Is This For?
Licensed RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing
Transfer Credit Review
Individual evaluation of RN licensure and prior coursework
Your Path from RN to BSN
Designed for licensed RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing, FVI’s RN-to-BSN Pathway builds on prior nursing education and licensure while developing the advanced knowledge associated with baccalaureate nursing practice.
Complete asynchronous online coursework while balancing your professional and personal responsibilities.
Eligible nursing education, RN licensure, and general education coursework may be recognized through an individual transfer-credit evaluation.
Expand your knowledge in nursing leadership, research, community and population health, informatics, health assessment, and health promotion.
Expand Your Professional Nursing Opportunities
BSN-level education can expand professional nursing knowledge in leadership, community and population health, care coordination, informatics, and preparation for future graduate study.
Leadership
Develop leadership skills to support teams, improve care quality, and contribute to evidence-informed decision-making.
Community Health Nursing
Apply prevention, education, and health-promotion strategies to address the needs of communities and diverse populations.
Care Coordination
Strengthen communication and collaboration across care teams to support continuity, safety, and patient-centered outcomes.
Nursing Informatics
Use health information systems, data, and digital tools to support clinical decisions, communication, and quality improvement.
Population Health Practice
Examine population-level trends, social determinants of health, and strategies that promote health equity.
Graduate Nursing Education Preparation (MSN/DNP)
Build a stronger academic foundation for future graduate nursing study and continued professional development.
FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN
Designed for Working Registered Nurses
FVI’s RN-to-BSN Pathway is designed for licensed nurses balancing work, family, and continued education. Asynchronous online coursework provides scheduling flexibility, while individual transfer-credit evaluation considers eligible prior education and RN licensure.
How Transfer Credit Evaluation Works
Every RN brings a different academic background. FVI reviews each applicant individually to determine which eligible prior coursework and credentials may apply toward the RN-to-BSN Pathway.
1. Submit Your Information
Provide the required transcripts and information about your nursing education and RN licensure.
2. Receive an Individual Review
FVI evaluates eligible nursing and general education coursework according to current academic and transfer-credit policies.
3. Understand Your Remaining Requirements
Your evaluation will identify accepted transfer credit, the courses you still need to complete, and the next steps in your RN-to-BSN pathway.
Transfer credit is not guaranteed and is determined through an individual evaluation under applicable FVI academic policies.
RN-to-BSN Knowledge and Skills
FVI’s RN-to-BSN Pathway helps licensed nurses strengthen the advanced knowledge and professional skills associated with baccalaureate nursing practice. Students explore evidence-based care, leadership, population health, informatics, ethics, and health promotion through focused BSN-level coursework.
Evidence-Based Nursing & Research
Apply research findings and evidence-based approaches to support informed nursing practice and quality improvement.
Advanced Health Assessment & Pathophysiology
Deepen your understanding of health assessment, disease processes, risk factors, and health promotion across diverse populations.
Community & Population Health
Examine community needs, prevention strategies, health equity, and approaches that support population-level outcomes.
Nursing Informatics
Use health information, digital tools, and data to support communication, clinical decision-making, and coordinated care.
Leadership, Ethics & Professional Practice
Strengthen leadership, ethical reasoning, professional accountability, scope-of-practice awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Health Coaching Across the Lifespan
Support patient education, behavior change, aging-related needs, and culturally responsive care across the lifespan.
Accreditations and Partnerships
Online RN-to-BSN Learning Experience
Complete your General Education and BSN Core coursework online through an asynchronous learning format designed for working Registered Nurses. Engage in instructor-led courses that strengthen leadership, research, informatics, community health, and evidence-based nursing practice while allowing you to balance work, family, and continued education.
Ready to Learn More About the RN-to-BSN Pathway?
RN-to-BSN Program Curriculum
The RN-to-BSN Pathway includes General Education completion requirements and BSN Core coursework. Eligible prior coursework may transfer based on individual evaluation.
General Education Completion
- English Composition II
- Statistics
- Nutrition
- Ethics, Technology & Society
- Effective Communications
BSN Core Coursework
- Nursing Research Methods
- Nursing Roles & Scope of Practice
- Pathophysiology
- Health Assessment & Promotion
- Community Health Nursing
- Cultural Humility & Health Equity
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing and the Aging Family
- Ethical and Legal Aspects in Nursing
- Health Coaching
- RN-to-BSN Capstone
Delivery Format
- General Education courses – 100% online, asynchronous
- BSN Core Coursework – 100% online, asynchronous
- Instructor-led coursework
- RN-to-BSN Capstone Practicum – 2 credits
Admission Requirements
The RN-to-BSN Pathway is designed for licensed Registered Nurses who have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing. Our Admissions Team will review your academic background and guide you through the eligibility and transfer-credit evaluation process.
01
Active RN License
Hold an active and unencumbered RN license.
02
Nursing Degree
Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing from an appropriately accredited institution.
03
Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended for academic and transfer-credit evaluation.
04
Academic Standing
Meet the program’s minimum cumulative GPA requirement.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financing your continued nursing education is an important part of planning your next step. FVI’s Financial Aid team can help you understand the options that may be available to those who qualify, including federal grants and student loans, guide you through the FAFSA process, and identify available scholarships and payment plans.
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RN-to-BSN Questions, Answered
Find answers about eligibility, online learning, transfer-credit evaluation, and the next steps toward completing your BSN.
Who is the RN-to-BSN Pathway designed for?
The pathway is designed for licensed Registered Nurses who have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing and want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Do I need to be a Registered Nurse before applying?
Yes. Applicants must hold an active and unencumbered RN license.
Is the RN-to-BSN Pathway online?
Yes. General Education and BSN Core coursework are delivered online in an asynchronous format. The pathway also includes a 2-credit Capstone Practicum.
How does the transfer-credit evaluation work?
Does the pathway include a practicum?
Yes. The pathway includes a 2-credit RN-to-BSN Capstone Practicum. An Admissions Representative will explain the applicable requirements and next steps.
Can the pathway help prepare me for graduate nursing education?
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Request a personalized review of your transcripts and prior nursing education to understand how they may apply toward the RN-to-BSN Pathway.
