The RN to B.S. in Nursing program, completed in four semesters over two years, is an innovative way for registered nurses to earn a bachelor's degree.
Baccalaureate nursing programs rank among the highest degrees in terms of return on investment.
* A FREOPP.org whitepaper
by Preston Cooper

The RN to B.S. in Nursing program at 51³Ô¹Ïapp is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.
Baccalaureate prepared and in demand
You will be introduced to technologically advanced concepts to help you keep pace with the rapidly changing healthcare industry.

The program is designed to enhance your leadership skills, your professionalism, and to encourage you to learn more about yourself so that you may become a more emotionally intelligent provider.
The Department of Nursing at 51³Ô¹Ïapp is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which establishes quality standards for nursing education and promotes support for nursing education, research and practice.
Program cost & admission requirements
Tuition for full-time or part-time RN to B.S. in Nursing students for the 2024-51³Ô¹Ïapp academic year is $730 per credit hour, which includes a comprehensive fee (access to the Center for Student Wellness and other university services and programs), and institutional aid discount.
Program requirements:
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an unencumbered RN license and current registration in the state to which you want your clinical completion hours to apply;
- an associate degree or diploma degree in nursing from a registered and accredited nursing program in New York state, or from an institution nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA);
- that you practiced nursing within the past five years, or that you graduated from an associate degree or diploma nursing program within the past five years.
How to apply
To apply to the RN to B.S. in Nursing program, students should submit the following to the Office of Admissions at St. Bonaventure:
- an official transcript of all undergraduate coursework
- a copy of your RN license
- an up-to-date resume with work experience (if applicable)
Applicants for this program will apply as transfer students. For more information, visit our
Transfer Admissions website.