Program Details
- Next Start Date: August 31, 2026
- Est. Program Length: 3-4 Semesters
- Credit Hours: 120 (32 in Major)
- Course Length: 8 Weeks
- Cost Per Credit: $400
Program Overview
As healthcare systems raise educational standards and expectations for nurses, a BSN has become the benchmark for advancement. From qualifying for leadership roles to gaining admission into graduate programs, earning your BSN prepares you for greater responsibility, expanded opportunities, and long-term career growth.
Aurora University’s CCNE-accredited RN to BSN degree helps you take your next step. In flexible online courses, you’ll gain industry-leading nursing knowledge and skills from faculty who are dedicated to your success. The degree also includes online labs and indirect care clinical requirements.
The RN to BSN online program is available for students who hold a valid RN license in Illinois.
Curriculum Overview
Designed for working nurses, Aurora University’s online RN to BSN program features asynchronous coursework, so you can study when it works for you. Gain skills in online labs and clinical requirements with indirect care.
Skills Gained in the Online RN to BSN
The accelerated RN to BSN program develops the competencies you need to influence patient outcomes, care for diverse communities, lead nursing teams, and drive high-quality healthcare initiatives. Be prepared to graduate with clinical skills and expertise in:
- Advocacy for nurses and patients
- Community-based care
- Evidence-based practice
- Health assessment and promotion
- Healthcare informatics
- Leadership
- Nursing research
- Strategic decision-making
Why Choose AU?
At Aurora University, you’ll learn from practitioner-based faculty members who are focused on teaching an industry-aligned curriculum. Our online programs are designed for working professionals and built with maximum flexibility in mind, so you’ll have the support you need to balance your studies with your busy schedule. Imagine what you can accomplish at a university that offers:
- A full suite of Career Services and Resources.
- A student-first educational experience.
- Programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- The personal attention and support you expect from a small college.
- No application fee.
Program Details
- Next Start Date:August 31, 2026
- Est. Program Length:3-4 Semesters
- Credit Hours:120 (32 in Major)
- Course Length:8 Weeks
- Cost Per Credit:$400
RN to BSN Major Courses
- NUR3170 Concepts of Pathophysiology – 4 hours
- NUR3265 Health Assessment and Health Promotion – 3 hours
- NUR3265Z Health Assessment and Health Promotion Lab – 1 hour
- NUR3161 Concepts of Pharmacology – 4 hours
- NUR3000 Professional Identity in Nursing I – 2 hours
- NUR4200 Nursing Care of Diverse Populations and Communities – 3 hours
- NUR4200Z Nursing Care of Diverse Populations and Communities Clinical – 1 hour
- NUR4050 Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research – 3 hours
- NUR4860 Capstone – 2 hours
- NUR4860Z Capstone Clinical – 3 hours
- NUR4420 Professional Identity in Nursing II – 2 hours
- NUR1214 Professional Nursing, Culture, and Health Care – 4 hours
Course details are based on information available at the time of publication. Specific program requirements are subject to change.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions or information on current tuition, fees, room, board, and other rates.
- A completed undergraduate application
- Transcripts (official, sealed) from all previously attended colleges and universities showing a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Illinois RN license
- Resume
- Work experience: Applicants must have practiced within the last 3-5 years or completed a refresher course. If you do not meet these requirements, you may complete a certified RN refresher course before entering the program.
All AU students must have unrestricted access to a computer or mobile device with high-speed internet to participate in online courses. AU uses Brightspace to host its online classes. All students will be charged a $100 Technology Fee per semester, regardless of the number of credits taken.
Your transcripts will be evaluated on a course-by-course equivalency basis. Based on your eligible coursework and Aurora University’s generous transfer credit policy, you can transfer more than half of the total credits needed to earn your degree.
In this program, you will receive 40 hours of block transfer credit for having your valid RN license in Illinois, in addition to your course-by-course equivalency transfer credit.
Online RN to BSN Career Outcomes
The RN to BSN program prepares you to become a leader, manage challenges, and make strategic, evidence-based decisions. Apply your expertise in your current role or pursue another position, such as the ones below.
- Informatics Nurse: $113,000 per year1
- Critical Care RN: $107,000 per year2
- Nursing Manager: $85,458 per year3
- Occupational Health Unit Nurse: $67,500 per year4
Sources
- Glassdoor. “How Much Does an Informatics Nurse make in Chicago, IL?” April 10, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/chicago-il-informatics-nurse-salary-SRCH_IL.0,10_IM167_KO11,28.htm .
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