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

Program Details

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from University of Arkansas provides the opportunity for registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required to:

  • ​Contribute leadership to health care systems, in professional organizations, and inter-professional teams to promote quality improvement and patient safety
  • ​Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based patient-centered care across the lifespan and the health-illness continuum
  • ​Demonstrate skill using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice
  • ​Use knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments to advocate for quality health care
  • ​Use effective professional communication and collaborative skills to deliver evidence-based care to individuals, families, and communities as part of an inter-professional team
  • ​Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion/health protection interventions and programs
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for behaviors that reflect professional standards for moral, ethical, and legal conduct
  • ​Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of health and illness using developmentally appropriate approaches

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Arkansas is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must possess a current, unencumbered RN license.
  • It is recommended that all prerequisites be completed prior to beginning your nursing program courses.

Restricted States

Colorado, Minnesota, Washington