Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Lincoln University

Program Details

Achieving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can help Registered Nurses gain stability in an evolving industry. The online RN to BSN program from Lincoln University incorporates concepts from the arts and sciences to form the basis for clinical reasoning.

Students learn how to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making to providing high quality nursing care. The program emphasizes the use of evidence-based practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as a leader and member of interprofessional healthcare teams.

Nurses gain skills in:

  • Pathophysiology
  • Nursing research
  • Health assessment
  • Leadership and management

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Lincoln University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must have a current RN license in good standing in your state of practice
  • Requires completion of an associate or diploma nursing program
  • Must have at least 64 credits for transfer and be eligible for junior standing
  • Some general education courses only offered in hybrid or on-campus formats

Restricted States

Alabama, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington