*Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change
Higher Earning Potential
On average, BSNs make $15,409 per year more than the average RN²
Job Demand
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028
Same Degree as On Campus
Earn a diploma identical to every LSUA graduate, there is no mention of online in your degree
About This Program
The online RN to BSN program from LSU Alexandria not only provides students with the analytical and information-management skills to go further but also empowers students to pursue leadership opportunities in the field.
How The Program is Structured
Further Your Nursing Career
What You Will Learn in the BSN
Integrating nursing leadership theories in professional practice
Utilizing principles of communication effectively in professional nursing practice
Employing an evidence-based nursing practice
Using information systems to support nursing practice
LSUA's flexible format fits your busy schedule. Most students require 36 hours to complete this degree. However, all credit hours from previous coursework will be evaluated to determine the number of hours needed. A total of 120 hours are required to earn a baccalaureate degree.
Having a BSN opens many chances for career growth that a standard registered nurse would not be able to pursue. There are a variety of specialized nursing fields that a nurse with a bachelor’s degree can pursue such as emergency room nursing and orthopedic nursing.
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Top-Ranked Online RN to BSN
Ranked as the #2 Best Online RN to BSN Program in Louisiana by RegisteredNursing.org in 2024.
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing (RN-BSN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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LSUA ranked #3 on Best-Universities.net's list of the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees for 2022.
Have graduated from an ACEN accredited program and currently hold an unencumbered RN license
QUALIFICATIONS
Admission Requirements
AND
Be unconditionally admitted to the university and have declared BSN as a major
To be admitted to the LSUA Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program (RN to BSN), applicants must:
Not be concurrently enrolled in a nursing program at another university
I found knowledge in every class I could apply to my current job. Even at 28 years of seniority, it gave me confidence."
– Johnie F.
LSUA RN to BSN student
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You Might Be Wondering
Will my degree say I earned it online?
No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.
Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana?
There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.
How do online classes work?
LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located.
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