Licensed RNs with an associate degree can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing fully online through the University of Utah College of Nursing. With tuition starting at $12,000*, this program builds on your nursing experience to prepare you for leadership roles, higher earning potential, and broader career opportunities.
“Our RN to BS track is built with the working nurse in mind. We’ve designed it to be flexible, affordable, and directly applicable to current real-world practice so students can advance their education without putting their careers on hold.” —RN-BS Program Director, Amanda Keddington, DNP, MSN Ed, RN
What to Expect
The RN to BS track is designed for working nurses, offering asynchronous online courses that can be completed in 2, 3, or 4 semesters. You’ll strengthen your clinical expertise, develop leadership skills, and learn to apply evidence-based practices in today’s complex health care environments.
Program Highlights
- 100% online, flexible schedule
- Multiple completion timelines (as little as 2 semesters)
- Affordable tuition with potential employee discounts
- Leadership, advocacy, and quality improvement focus
- Clinical and practicum experiences for real-world application
Eligibility
Applicants must have an associate degree in nursing from an accredited program, an active RN license (or be NCLEX-eligible within two months of starting), and all general education requirements completed. Prerequisite courses in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, statistics, nutrition, growth and development, microbiology, and pathophysiology are required.
Next Steps
Applications open as indicated below. Note that a dual application to both the College of Nursing and the University of Utah is required.
- Summer 2026: November 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
- Fall 2026: November 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Advance Your Career
The Online RN to BS track lets you earn a respected BS-equivalent degree without pausing your career—preparing you to lead, advocate, and make a lasting impact in nursing.