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Nursing (RN-BSN, Online) Overview
Varies
The number of credits required to complete the RN-BSN program varies based on individual academic history. Please contact Admissions for your credit evaluation.
$576
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
Graduate Certificate
Once your RN-BSN is completed, further your education with the Nurse Educator Certificate. It can be completed in two terms, pending course availability, for a total of 12 credits.
Explore the RN-BSN Degree:
Building upon a liberal arts foundation, the Nursing (RN-BSN, Online) program expands the student’s nursing knowledge, skills, and professional role. The program prepares the nursing graduate, based on the AACN (2008) Essentials, to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care, in health and in illness, with diverse populations in the ever-changing and complex healthcare environment.
The Nursing (RN-BSN, Online) program offers students a unique opportunity to enhance their professional knowledge and skills in an online environment, while they continue to work full-time and live their personal lives. Dedicated faculty and staff offer their skills and talents to the students in support of them reaching their educational goals.
—JULIE SLADE, DNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing

Scholarships
The AfterCollege/AACN Scholarships support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing. Eight $2,500 scholarships will be awarded throughout the year. The application deadlines are January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. A limited number of other nursing scholarships may be available. A FAFSA form must be completed and on file to be considered for the scholarship. To fill out the FAFSA, please visit their website and use school code: 003244.

School of Health Sciences
The RN-BSN is a program within Chatham’s School of Health Sciences. The School of Health Sciences has developed a strong reputation for its sought-after healthcare professionals. From high first-time licensure rates to advanced clinical aptitude, our graduates enter their careers ready to meet the needs of patients and contribute to improving the quality of care their organizations deliver.
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Butler County Community College (BC3) & Chatham BSN Partnership
Students can save tens of thousands of dollars on a BSN from Chatham University with the BC3+CU program. For more information, please email Admissions.

Telehealth Certificate of Completion
Looking to quickly acquire valuable telehealth skills? Chatham now offers an affordable, online Certificate of Completion in Telehealth. The certificate can be completed in just four courses (12 credits). In addition, the credits earned through the certificate can be applied to completion of your full Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics degree.
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Nurse Educator Certificate
Once your RN-BSN is completed, further your education at Chatham with the Nurse Educator Certificate. This a 12-credit certificate can be completed in two terms, and provides the nurse with the basic educational tools necessary to teach nursing and/or nurses in an academic or clinical setting.
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SARA-Approved Participating Institution
Due to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.
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In Touch Newsletters
Learn about nursing student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
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