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Chatham's RN-BSN program has no application fee and no GRE requirement. Basic understanding of statistics and research methodologies is recommended.
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Nursing (RN-BSN) Overview
Chatham’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) full-time or part-time program is designed to offer working professional nurses knowledge and skills that can be immediately implemented into practice. Most courses are 7.5 weeks in length and there are no residency requirements throughout the program. Practice experience requirements are built into the coursework. The RN-BSN program’s competency-based curriculum emphasizes leadership and person-centered care in an interactive format that provides students with a variety of networking opportunities. Earning an RN-BSN degree at Chatham will increase a student’s professional knowledge and nursing skills while adding mobility to career and future educational opportunities.
Program School
Credits Required
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.
Cost Per Credit
$479
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
Tuition-Free RN-BSN
UPMC Nurses
UPMC nurses can now earn their RN-BSN online from Chatham University tuition-free, which means you can earn a degree from a leader in online nursing education for over 20 years at no cost.
The RN-BSN program nurtures and inspires each student’s professional growth and leadership within a supportive online learning community that respects work-life balance, broadens career opportunities, and empowers nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.
—ANNA VIORAL Ph.D., MEd, RN, OCN, BMTCN, Assistant Professor of Nursing, RN-BSN Program Coordinator
Bridge to Lifelong Learning
The RN-BSN program helps professional nurses develop lifelong learning skills resulting in enhanced patient care and career advancement. Earning a BSN also increases your earning potential over the lifetime of your career and helps you advance on Nursing Career Ladders.
Courses & Curriculum
The 26 required core nursing credits are offered through online courses and delivered in an accelerated, 7.5-week format. Students are admitted twice per year in fall and spring and may choose to pursue their studies full- or part-time. Click the button below to view an example of a student's degree progression.
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Program Goals & Outcomes
Click the button below to view the goals and outcomes of Chatham's online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
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Program Faculty
Chatham's nursing faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 4 - Program Faculty
Tuition & Fees
The cost of an undergraduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to help you understand the scholarships and financing options that are available.
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Scholarship Opportunities
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) publishes a current list of scholarship opportunities for nursing students. For more information, please visit their website by clicking here. 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.
Admission Requirements
Click the button below to learn more about Chatham's online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program admissions process, requirements, and information for international applicants.
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RN-BSN for UPMC Nurses
Nurses employed by UPMC are able to enroll part-time in Chatham’s RN-BSN program at a price that is fully covered by UPMC’s tuition benefits, allowing them to improve patient outcomes and accelerate their careers at no cost to them.
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Join Our Alumni Network
Chatham has been teaching nursing online for over 25 years while also teaching general education courses to UPMC Schools of Nursing students. When you graduate with your RN-BSN degree, you will join a strong and distinguished alumni community that is not only advancing their careers but furthering the field of nursing. Plus, many alumni enjoy their Chatham education so much that they go on to earn their MSN or DNP (with an alumni discount) from Chatham too.
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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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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