RN to BSN Online Degree Program
Program Overview
Learn more about our online RN to BSN program
Enhance your nursing practice while building upon and advancing your current skills and abilities in the University of Houston-Victoria RN to BSN online program. This degree program provides the experience and credentials you need to open doors to advanced nursing positions and leadership roles as well as graduate studies. Prepare to become a greater asset to your community and deliver the best patient care possible.
We offer five start dates each year, and you can complete your degree in as few as 12 months.
Coursework is delivered 100 percent online with embedded Practice Learning Experiences and Experiential Learning Practicums. Emphasis is placed on the quality and safety of patient care throughout the RN to BSN curriculum. Learn to implement culturally appropriate strategies for health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention across the life span. Develop the ability to use clinical judgment and decision-making skills when assessing the health status of individuals and families and evaluating their response to healthcare.
In this RN to BSN online program, you will:
- Synthesize knowledge from the biological, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities and nursing to provide appropriate, culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrate inquiry and analysis in applying patient care technologies and information systems to support safe nursing practice and population risk reduction
- Lead safety and quality improvement activities as part of the interprofessional team and as an advocate and manager of nursing care
- Manage care transitions and promote population risk reduction with diverse communities in collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team
- Participate in monitoring institutional, professional and public policy to maintain adherence to standards of practice within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse
- Demonstrate leadership skills related to clinical and professional issues, financial matters, and human resources when providing and evaluating care
- Demonstrate leadership and advocacy that reflects the values and ethics of the nursing profession
- Synthesize knowledge from the biological, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities and nursing to provide appropriate, culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrate inquiry and analysis in applying patient care technologies and information systems to support safe nursing practice and population risk reduction
- Lead safety and quality improvement activities as part of the interprofessional team and as an advocate and manager of nursing care
- Manage care transitions and promote population risk reduction with diverse communities in collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team
- Participate in monitoring institutional, professional and public policy to maintain adherence to standards of practice within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse
- Demonstrate leadership skills related to clinical and professional issues, financial matters, and human resources when providing and evaluating care
- Demonstrate leadership and advocacy that reflects the values and ethics of the nursing profession
Career opportunities for graduates include:
- Nurse Manager
- Health Educator
- Case Manager
- Quality Coordinator
- Director
- Pediatric Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Nurse Manager
- Health Educator
- Case Manager
- Quality Coordinator
- Director
- Pediatric Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at UHV is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Your education at UHV doesn't have to be expensive. We understand the need for the value of your educational investment to be high—and for the cost to be manageable. The tuition for UHV's RN to BSN online program places it among the most affordable programs in Texas.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $268.94 | $806.82 | $8,068 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates you need to know
UHV’s RN to BSN online program is delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/23 | 3/8/23 | 3/10/23 | 3/13/23 | 3/14/23 |
| 6/6/23 | 5/24/23 | 5/26/23 | 5/29/23 | 5/30/23 |
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Admissions
See below the qualifications for our RN to BSN online program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree online. Find out the requirements for the RN to BSN online, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- ADN degree or diploma from an accredited program
- GPA of 2.5 or higher on nursing coursework
- RN license that is current and unencumbered
The RN to BSN online program is for ADN/diploma graduates of an institution accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations and a recognized national accrediting association.
Registered nurse applicants licensed in the U.S. who have completed an international nursing diploma program that is not affiliated to a university may not satisfy the associate degree requirement for admission to UHV’s RN to BSN program due to the non-academic nature of this type of coursework. Please contact an International Student Advisor for further information.
In addition to UHV's general admission requirements as described in the Undergraduate Student Admission section of our Academic Catalog, students seeking the RN to BSN must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
- Complete an application for undergrad admission
- Graduation from a regionally accredited associate degree or diploma program
- Evidence of a valid, unencumbered Texas or designated state registered nurse license
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, sent directly from each institution to UH-Victoria
- A minimum ADN program GPA of a 2.0
- A science GPA of a 2.5 and an overall GPA of 2.5
- No grade of “D” or “F” unless the course has been repeated and the student has earned a “C” or higher; no more than two (2) course repeats
Official transcripts, test scores and other materials that come from third-party sources may be emailed or mailed from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson Street
Victoria, TX 77901
ATTN: Fasttrak Admissions/University College
The Office of Admissions must admit a student before the nursing department can review their application for acceptance.
Have a question? Call us at 888-728-6625.
English Proficiency Requirement
All students attending the University of Houston-Victoria must be proficient in the use of English. Regardless of immigration status, students whose educational instruction has not been in the English language and/or whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. For additional information click here.
International Transcript Evaluation
For those applying with international transcripts, a full evaluation by an approved agency is required, which can take up to eight weeks. For more information on international transcript evaluation click here. For deadline dates if you are applying with international transcripts click here. Conditional admissions may be offered to complete the first 9 credits until the official credential evaluation report is submitted to UHV.
Courses
See below what the degree plan is for our RN to BSN online program
For the RN to BSN online program, the curriculum includes 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours, which must be taken in addition to general education requirements.
You are required to take all of the Core Courses listed as well as two Elective Courses.
Students must take 54 credit hours of general education courses listed below.
Including:
Literature (Language, Philosophy & Culture) 3 credit hours
Visual/Performing Arts (may select from Art, Drama, or Music) 3 credit hours
Chemistry or Physical Science, (Chemistry Preferred) 3 credit hours
BIOL 2401 / 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology 8 credit hours
Ranked #4 in the "Standout Online RN to BSN Programs in Texas for 2023" rankings by EduMed.org
* Total cost for 30 credit hours; additional courses will be billed at current per credit hour rate