Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online
Continue to become the nurse your community needs.
Program Overview
Learn more about YSU’s online RN to BSN program.
The RN to BSN online program at YSU is designed for working nurses with a desire to transform healthcare. Prepare to sharpen your practical and analytical skills, broaden your understanding of best practices and take on more responsibilities as a leader in a hospital or healthcare organization. This online nursing program will also prepare you to move forward with an enhanced evidence-based practice and the clinical reasoning that drives a culture of safety to better serve patients, colleagues and the environment.
Online RN to BSN courses are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus and who are committed to involving you as a member of the YSU community with ongoing support and open communication.
Core coursework includes technological strategies to evaluate and document information, community health, development of leadership within the RN role, intervention techniques, and disease prevention.
RN to BSN FAQs
Your questions about YSU’s online RN to BSN answered. Take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at Youngstown State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Centofanti School of Nursing at Youngstown State University, located in Youngstown, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org/.
In this CCNE-accredited RN to BSN program, you will learn how to:
- Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the life span
- Exhibit critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Use effective and appropriate interpersonal communications and information technology
- Apply theories and research findings from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based, clinical, competent care
- Provide culturally sensitive care and health education to individuals, families, groups and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and apply management skills that promote accountability, legal and ethical conduct and maintenance of standards of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning, coordinating and evaluating outcomes for quality cost-effective care and continuous improvement of the healthcare system
- Manage human and material resources to provide access to healthcare for individuals, families, groups and communities
- Advocate for public policy to provide and protect the health of the public
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession
- Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the life span
- Exhibit critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Use effective and appropriate interpersonal communications and information technology
- Apply theories and research findings from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based, clinical, competent care
- Provide culturally sensitive care and health education to individuals, families, groups and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and apply management skills that promote accountability, legal and ethical conduct and maintenance of standards of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning, coordinating and evaluating outcomes for quality cost-effective care and continuous improvement of the healthcare system
- Manage human and material resources to provide access to healthcare for individuals, families, groups and communities
- Advocate for public policy to provide and protect the health of the public
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession
- Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the life span
- Exhibit critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Use effective and appropriate interpersonal communications and information technology
- Apply theories and research findings from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based, clinical, competent care
- Provide culturally sensitive care and health education to individuals, families, groups and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and apply management skills that promote accountability, legal and ethical conduct and maintenance of standards of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning, coordinating and evaluating outcomes for quality cost-effective care and continuous improvement of the healthcare system
- Manage human and material resources to provide access to healthcare for individuals, families, groups and communities
- Advocate for public policy to provide and protect the health of the public
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession
In this CCNE-accredited RN to BSN program, you will learn how to:
- Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the life span
- Exhibit critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Use effective and appropriate interpersonal communications and information technology
- Apply theories and research findings from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based, clinical, competent care
- Provide culturally sensitive care and health education to individuals, families, groups and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and apply management skills that promote accountability, legal and ethical conduct and maintenance of standards of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning, coordinating and evaluating outcomes for quality cost-effective care and continuous improvement of the healthcare system
- Manage human and material resources to provide access to healthcare for individuals, families, groups and communities
- Advocate for public policy to provide and protect the health of the public
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession
- Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the life span
- Exhibit critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Use effective and appropriate interpersonal communications and information technology
- Apply theories and research findings from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based, clinical, competent care
- Provide culturally sensitive care and health education to individuals, families, groups and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and apply management skills that promote accountability, legal and ethical conduct and maintenance of standards of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning, coordinating and evaluating outcomes for quality cost-effective care and continuous improvement of the healthcare system
- Manage human and material resources to provide access to healthcare for individuals, families, groups and communities
- Advocate for public policy to provide and protect the health of the public
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession
Nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council
Graduate this online RN to BSN program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Nurse Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Public Health Nurse
- Care Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Nurse Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Public Health Nurse
- Care Coordinator
- Case Manager
Tuition
Pay for your online degree by the course.
YSU is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our in-state and out-of-state students the best value and flexibility.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| RN to BSN | $275 | $280 | $825 | $840 | $7,700 | $7,840 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and ScholarshipsOne University Plaza
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
The schedule for our online RN to BSN degree.
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/8/24 | 12/18/23 | 12/25/23 | 1/3/24 | 1/5/24 | 2/25/24 |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/19/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/6/24 | 3/8/24 | 4/28/24 |
| Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/10/24 | 6/30/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/17/24 | 6/26/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/17/24 |
Admissions
Qualifications for our accredited nursing program.
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online RN to BSN degree from Youngstown State University. Find out the requirements for this online nursing program, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.
Undergraduate Degree
from an accredited university
Professional resume
Online Application
Official transcripts
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Current, unencumbered RN license
- Complete undergraduate admission application
- Pay $45 application fee (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- ADN/ASN or Diploma in Nursing from a college or university with minimum 2.0 overall GPA
- Current, unencumbered RN license
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Email Address: [email protected]
Fax Number: 330-941-3674
Mailing Address:
Office of AdmissionsOne University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
Courses
A look at the RN to BSN online curriculum.
To complete the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program, you must complete a minimum of 122 credit hours, comprised of 28 core nursing credit hours, 75 credit hours of general education and ADN/ASN nursing courses (eligible for block transfer credit), and 19 credit hours of additional general education requirements.
ENGL 1551 (3 credit hours)
CMST 1545 (3 credit hours)
STAT 2625 (4 credit hours)
PSYCH 3758 (3 credit hours)
Arts & Humanities (3 credit hours)
CHEM 1505/L or CHEM 1510/L or equivalent (3 credit hours)
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The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)—a nationally recognized accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs—is reviewing the YSU Centofanti School of Nursing for continuing accreditation in February, 2022. The following programs will be reviewed: BSN, MSN all options and post-graduate APRN certificates.
In accordance with CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, third-party comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation. Third-party comments pertaining to the Centofanti School of Nursing must be received by CCNE by January 24, 2022. Third-party comments must relate to the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (2018).
All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must be written in English, consistent with CCNE’s policy on Conduct of Business in English. Comments are shared only with the CCNE evaluation team appointed to review the YSU’s nursing program on February 14, 2022. Please direct any comments to [email protected]. Your interest in our nursing programs is much appreciated.
