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Total Credit Hours
30
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
Total Credit Hours
30
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
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 coursework consists of 30 core nursing credits 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 real-world, practical group projects.
Ranked as the #1 Best Online RN to BSN Program in Louisiana according to RegisteredNursing.org.
LSUA ranked #10 on OnlineSchoolsReport.com's list of the Top 50 Most Affordable Online Colleges.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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.
“The online RN to BSN program at LSU Alexandria recognizes students in the program are adult learners and are working professionals. The professors in the program use real-life experiences to correlate concepts to help students take a different approach in their thinking.”
Yvette Lowery DNP, MSN/Ed., FNP-c, CCRN, CEN, PCCN
Assistant Professor
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BS in Nursing program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours*
Cost per credit hour (with fees): $291
Total cost with fees, and the maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $2,183
Total cost with fees, no transfer credits and no financial aid: $8,730
*Additional courses may be required if not completed during the Associate of Science in Nursing degree. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Coach for the final program cost.
Courses listed here are effective for the 2022-2023 catalog. Students graduating earlier than that can request to follow this degree plan.
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 4050 - Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NURS 4051 - Leadership and Management Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 66 |
Additional Requirements
| Fine Arts | Credits: |
|---|---|
| KINS 2010 Nutrition and Wellness, 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.
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing (RN-BSN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; Phone (404) 975-5000; www.acenursing.org.
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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