RN to BSN
Your next step could change your life.
And your capacity to change the lives of others.
At some point, every nurse with an associate degree reaches an important moment in their career. It’s the decision to stay the course, or take a step forward. Whether you’ve just earned your degree or you’ve been caring for patients for years, we embrace those who choose to go further. The RN to BSN path can certainly enhance your career. Most important, it can elevate your ability to care for your patients and give you a clear voice in the debate surrounding how best to advance the field of nursing.
There’s a reason Ohio State’s online bachelor’s programs were ranked #11 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Actually, there are a number of reasons, including the quality of the coursework, the personalized attention made possible by low student-to-instructor ratios, the integration of evidence-based practice throughout our curriculum, our commitment to your personal wellness and, of course, the flexibility to earn a degree as a full-time or part-time student.
In addition, we've made the RN to BSN degree program both accessible and affordable by using open and university provided resources in all nursing courses. This means you will have no textbook costs for your nursing courses! The Ohio State University College of Nursing is renown throughout the world for its level of academic excellence and expertise.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
We are proud to provide a program that explores current and relevant topics that can be immediately applied to your professional career.

Application Deadlines
Spring
Opens: July 1
Deadline: October 30
Summer
Opens: January 16
Deadline: March 31
Autumn
Opens: April 1
Deadline: June 30
Contact us
Email: nursing@osu.edu