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$340
Fall 1 2025 classes start on August 25, 2025
LSU Alexandria
The need for quality nurses in the health care sector is rapidly increasing. 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. The courses are designed to strengthen the leadership skills of working RNs and prepare BSN students for graduate-level studies. There is an emphasis on evidence-based, quality improvement projects combined with valuable experience working in the real-world.
* A bachelor’s degree requires 120 credit hours. However, the BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) is designed specifically for students who have graduated from an accredited nursing program in any state and currently hold an unencumbered RN license.
Most students require 45 hours to complete this bachelor’s degree, allowing you to build on your previous education and graduate faster. However, all credit hours from previous coursework will be evaluated to determine the number of hours needed. See the course listing below for all required courses.
Ranked as the #1 Best Online RN to BSN Program in Louisiana by RegisteredNursing.org in 2024.
This degree prepares students with job-ready skills that employers demand. Skills such as computer literacy, communication, leadership, and critical thinking are among the top four most sought-after, each of which is built into the BGS experience. Students benefit from cross-disciplinary learning, leadership training through a dedicated capstone course, and public speaking instruction, ensuring they graduate confident and career-ready. From problem-solving to team leadership, students graduate from the program equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.
LSUA's flexible format fits your busy schedule. Build a community among our online students and interact with instructors about your course content via video conference.
LSUA is ranked in the Top 30 of Best Online Colleges by Niche.com for 2025.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $340
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $10,200
Total cost with fees: $40,800
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | Credits: |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1001 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1002 - English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Social Sciences | Credits: |
|---|---|
| General Education Social Science | 3 |
| General Education Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Mathematics | Credits: |
|---|---|
| General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2011 - General Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: |
|---|---|
| General Education Natural Science | 9 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
Note: Students must take either six hours of biology and three hours of physical science or six hours of physical science (in a single discipline) and three hours of biology.
| Humanities | Credits: |
|---|---|
| General Education Communication Studies | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 6 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
| Fine Arts | Credits: |
|---|---|
| General Education Fine Arts (fine arts, music, theatre) | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 3 |
Total Credits: 39
Major Requirements
Note: Students who have completed an ASN degree with fewer than 36 nursing credits will be required to take additional courses to meet overall program hours (120).
| Nursing | Credits: |
|---|---|
| Credit for 1000/2000 Nursing courses | 36 |
| NURS 3000 - Professional Role Development | 3 |
| NURS 3010 - Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3020 - Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 3030 - Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 4005 - Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 4020 - Community Nursing* | 4 |
| NURS 4032 - Complex Nursing Management of the Older Adult | 3 |
| NURS 4040 - Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 4052 - Leadership and Management Scholarly Project* | 5 |
| Total Credits: | 66 |
*Practicum courses
Additional Requirements
| Fine Arts | Credits: |
|---|---|
| NURS 3001 - Nutrition and Health Promotion OR KINS 3010 - Nutrition in Wellness and Being | 3 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
To be admitted to the LSUA Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program (RN to BSN), applicants must:
Transfer Students
Students transferring from another RN-BSN program must provide a Letter of Good Standing from the school of nursing. If the student is not in good standing, the student must wait three years before enrolling in the RN-BSN program. LSUA does give credit for core nursing courses.
Note: Students will receive credit for Nursing courses from their Associate Program. Non-Nursing courses will be evaluated on a course by course basis.
Although LSUA has six sessions (terms) a year, there are only three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Summer enrollment is optional and will not affect student records.
One Semester
Students who are not enrolled for one entire semester (both Fall terms or both Spring terms) will need to complete the "I am Coming Back Form" at least two weeks before the term starts to let us know they are returning so we can reactivate their record.
More Than One Semester
Students who are not enrolled for more than one full semester (Fall ELearn1 and ELearn2 AND ELearn1 of Spring – or all of Spring ELearn1 and ELearn2 and ELearn1 of Fall) will have to reapply. Students do not have to resubmit documents that we already have but would need to submit new transcripts from any school attended while absent from LSUA. Re-entry students are eligible to be re-admitted.
The RN to BSN program is a post-licensure program. LSUA is approved as a school through the State Reciprocity program NC-SARA. Some Boards of Nursing have additional requirements. Please contact the relevant entity in your state for information and guidance on their specific criteria.
LSUA is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for Washington residents for the online RN to BSN program.
At this time, LSUA is unable to accept new applications from students who are licensed in District of Columbia, Delaware or Iowa.
The RN-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org.
The most recent decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioner for the RN-BSN program is Continuing Accreditation.
The RN-BSN is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, telephone 225-755-7500, www.lsbn.state.la.us.
Students who graduate from the online RN to BSN program will be equipped with the knowledge to become highly qualified nurses and managers.
Graduates of this degree program will learn a variety of in-demand skills, including:
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