Â鶹´«Ã½ City University | Nursing (on-campus RN-BSN)

Â鶹´«Ã½

Skip to content

Nursing (on-campus RN-BSN)

A quality RN-BSN program for the adult learner

The RN-BSN program at Â鶹´«Ã½ City University Kramer School of Nursing is for Registered Nurses who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

In addition to face-to-face Â鶹´«Ã½ on campus, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Kramer School of Nursing also offers online cohorts.

What makes the RN-BSN program a great choice?

  • No prerequisites!
    We offer a streamlined application and completion process.
  • No wait list
    Because of our commitment to addressing the severe shortage of nurses with BSN degrees, all applicants who meet the admission requirements and eligibility criteria are accepted
  • Students choose between in-person or online cohorts
  • No additional math or science requirements
  • On-site nursing Â鶹´«Ã½ meet just four hours per week
  • No nursing exams, care plans or clinical hours
  • Completion in as little as nine months
  • Small Â鶹´«Ã½ with individualized attention
  • Flexible learning opportunities through online general education and/or elective courses
  • Special package pricing for RN-BSN students
  • Kramer School of Nursing is Â鶹´«Ã½'s most prestigious nursing school, with a strong reputation for quality education

The BSN graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½'s Kramer School of Nursing will function as a professional nurse able to: 

  • Demonstrate clinical competence in the provision of ethical and legal nursing care.
  • Collaborate with and educate clients regarding self-care activities designed to promote health, restore wellness and prevent illness.
  • Utilize the nursing process as a critical thinking framework for problem solving and making effective clinical judgments.
  • Promote physical, mental, social and spiritual health across the life span within diverse cultures.
  • Manage, coordinate, and delegate care of clients within and in collaboration with the health care system. Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.
  • Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.

Please note that Â鶹´«Ã½'s on-campus RN-BSN program features one start (fall semester/August) each year.

KSN gives you 94 hours of course credit for your active RN license, experience, certifications and continuing education.

The BSN requires a total of 124 credit hours:

  • 72 hours for an active, unencumbered U.S. RN license
  • 30 credit hours taken at Â鶹´«Ã½ City University
    • 18 credit hours in nursing courses
    • 12 credit hours of general education courses
  • 22 transfer, portfolio and/or additional credits from Â鶹´«Ã½ City University. to view the nursing portfolio information.

Most students can finish their full degree in as little as nine months, with multiple start dates for online students and a fall start date for in-person students. Contact us to evaluate your transcript and see what courses you will need to complete.

FIRST SEMESTER (16 Credit Hours)

First 8-week block:

Professional Nursing
Health Assessment
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives

Second 8-week block:
Community Health Nursing
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives

SECOND SEMESTER (14 Credit Hours)
Ìý

First 8-week block:
Nursing Research
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives

Second 8-week block:
Nursing Leadership
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives

The BSN graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½'s Kramer School of Nursing will function as a professional nurse able to: 

  • Demonstrate clinical competence in the provision of ethical and legal nursing care.
  • Collaborate with and educate clients regarding self-care activities designed to promote health, restore wellness and prevent illness.
  • Utilize the nursing process as a critical thinking framework for problem solving and making effective clinical judgments.
  • Promote physical, mental, social and spiritual health across the life span within diverse cultures.
  • Manage, coordinate, and delegate care of clients within and in collaboration with the health care system. Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.
  • Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.

to view BSN program outcome data.

Back to Top