Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

Program Details

The RN to BSN program from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs offers coursework online in a part-time format to accommodate the needs of busy working nurses. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree opens the doors to a variety of nursing career paths as well as graduate-level education and specializations.

The curriculum builds upon and enhances RNs’ current experience. Coursework serves to improve students’ patient care and teach them to view their practice from a global perspective. Classes can be completed entirely online with no relocation or travel required, and community health hours can be completed in students’ local community.

Students in the RN to BSN program gain knowledge and skills in areas including:

  • Pathophysiology
  • Nursing research
  • Health assessment
  • Nursing management
  • Community health

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a current, unrestricted RN license
  • Applicants applying more than three years after receiving their associate's degree will need a minimum of 1,000 hours of nursing work experience.

Restricted States

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin