Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)


Program Details
What Will I learn
Carrington College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program builds on your experience as a registered nurse, strengthening your ability to provide safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. You’ll learn to:
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to improve outcomes.
- Apply clinical judgment to deliver high-quality, research-driven nursing care.
- Utilize patient care technologies to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Promote professionalism and cultural humility in diverse healthcare settings.
This online RN to BSN option prepares you for leadership roles in nursing, helping you make a greater impact in patient care and healthcare innovation.
Cost & Financial Aid
Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, Sas well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.
Academic Cost
For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to page 317 of the Academic Catalog.
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Location Availability
The Carrington College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a post-licensure program offered online and the degree is conferred by the College’s Sacramento, California campus.
Accreditation & Approvals
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.
For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Carrington College offered through the Online campus, is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202 887 6791. www.ccneaccreditation.org. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) FAQ
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BSN is short for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an undergraduate degree that prepares students for a future in nursing. The BSN is designed to cover essentials for aspiring nurses, including patient care, health assessment, nursing theory, ethics, pharmacology, and more. The BSN provides a structured learning environment with lectures, clinicals, and other experiences to help you gain the skills, credential, and confidence needed to pursue opportunities in the nursing field. The BSN adds to the additional experience from a previous ADN program and current registered nurses. The environment with lectures, clinicals, and other experiences to pursue opportunities in the nursing field.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an undergraduate degree that builds on the current nursing position you hold or previous ADN nursing program prepares students for a future in nursing. It covers nursing fundamentals for health assessment, nursing theory, ethics, nursing management and leadership, and cultural competency and diversity, building off your registered nurse position and previous training through an ADN program.
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An RN is a registered nurse—a licensed healthcare professional who has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, is an undergraduate degree offering a comprehensive education in the field of nursing. While many RNs earned licensure with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), they find that some opportunities in the field require a higher level, or BSN, nurse education. At Carrington College, our BSN is an online post-licensure program to help working RNs attain that level of education and prepare for expanded opportunities in the field.