RN - BSN Completion Programs in Maryland

RN to BSN or ADN to BSN programs offer registered nurses with an associate's or diploma nursing education the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate of science in nursing. The BSN has become the most widely held nursing degree in Maryland according to the Advance for Nurses 2009 Salary Survey at 38.38%. As the BSN growth trend continues it has been the opinion of many in the field, that associate's programs could slowly disappear. To stay competitive for future nursing positions and advance your nursing career in the state of Maryland, an RN to BSN is essential. The AACN and ANA have also recently released a statement regarding their position on the BSN degree, stating that they recognize the BSN as the minimum education for professional nursing practice.

BSN programs build on the prior education an associate's or diploma educated nurse has gained. The RN to BSN is designed to strengthen the student's critical and analytical thinking and writing skills as well as build leadership skills, communication skills and basically develop a well rounded and highly skilled nurse. A nurse that is prepared to efficiently and effectively deliver patient care. The BSN is also the necessary step for any nurse who would like to pursue a master's level education to prepare for advanced practice, nurse educator, nurse administrator, public health and other roles that require higher education.

RN to BSN programs offered in Maryland participate in the RN to BSN articulation model that allows for certain number of credits from a community college to be transferred, helping the educational mobility of registered nurses in Maryland. Online RN to BSN programs offered in Maryland have their own credit transfer policies, which can significantly shorten the length of the program. Some online RN to BSN programs can be completed in as little as 12 months. Contact the programs that interest you to learn more about their credit transfer process and policies. Below you will find the RN to BSN programs with accreditation information available to registered nurses in Maryland. You might also be interested in the RN to MSN programs in Maryland.

RN to BSN Online Programs Offered in Maryland - No Residency Restrictions

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

The online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working RN's. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

Kaplan University offers a CCNE accredited RN to BSN Online degree completion program. This is an excellent option for registered nurses that are working full time who would like to advance their career and education.

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator)

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Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!

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Walden University - School of Nursing

The BSN completion program can be completed in as little as 18 months depending on the number of credits transferred and is open to registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing or diploma in nursing. The BSN program is CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

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American Sentinel University - School of Nursing

The RN to BSN completion program is offered online and accepts Registered Nurses with current licenses and either a community college degree or a diploma. Courses and enrollment start every two weeks. Request information today!

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Capella University

Capella University offers an online RN to BSN Degree Completion program that incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Request information to learn more today! Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online fast-track RN to BSN completion program for registered nurses. The Bachelors program has provisional approval from the Ohio Board of Regents and conditional approval from the Ohio State Board of Nursing. In addition, it is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. Request information to learn more today!

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Cleveland State University - School of Nursing

Cleveland State University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students applying for the MSN programs must have a BSN. Graduates are eligible to sit for the respective national certification exams. Programs are enrolling now.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN - (Tracks: Forensic Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Education, Specialized Population), MSN/MBA

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Colorado Technical University - Health Sciences

The Online RN to BSN completion program is offered online and accepts Registered Nurses with current licenses and an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma. Colorado Technical Institute is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges and the Online RN to BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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Grand Canyon University

The online RN to BSN program is accredited by the CCNE and designed to offer registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma a bridge to a BSN education.

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Keiser University - Nursing

Keiser University offers an Online RN to BSN program accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is accepting applications now. Request information today!

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Kent State University

The Kent State College of Nursing offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN program. This program is noted for its prestigious academic reputation coupled with the flexibility and convenience it provides for busy working professionals.

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Kettering College of Medical Arts - Division of Nursing

The online BSN completion program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and offered entirely online. The program is intended for registered nurses holding an associate's degree in nursing or it's equivalent.

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Liberty University - Nursing

Liberty University's RN to BSN Online Program is CCNE accredited and the University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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Miller-Motte College

The Miller-Motte RN to BSN Online program builds on the students associate's degree nursing knowledge and ultimately obtaining a BSN. Request information today!

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Regis University - Loretto Height School of Nursing

The RN to BSN & RN to MS programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The University is located in northwest Denver, CO and offers campus based as well as online RN to BSN program options.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online RN to MS in Nursing - (Concentrations: Management, Education)

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Sacred Heart University

The Sacred Heart University Online RN to BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Sacred Heart University also holds Regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services Administration, Nursing Education)

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online Nursing Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN

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South University - School of Health Professions

The South University Online BSN program is CCNE accredited and the University itself is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants must have an ASN or Diploma from an accredited nursing program and proof that they have a current RN license. South University is accepting eligible applicants for this program now. Request information today!

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University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois BSN Degree Completion Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The University of Illinois at Chicago is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

The Online RN to BSN is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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Utica College - Department of Nursing

The Utica College RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and is designed for Registered Nurses that would like to advance their career while maintaining flexibility in their academic schedule. Classes are enrolling. Request information today!

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Western Governors University - Nursing

Western Governors University offers an online BSN degree program for registered nurses with a diploma or an associate's degree. WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. The Online BSN program is currently accepting applications. Request information today!

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Schools Based in Maryland Offering RN to BSN Programs

Bowie State University - Department of Nursing

The Nursing Programs are NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN

  • 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715, PH: 301-860-3202

Columbia Union College

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN

  • 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, PH: 301-891-4144

Coppin State University

The Nursing Programs are NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - FNP

  • Helene Fuld School of Nursing, 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216, PH: 410-951-3600

Johns Hopkins University - School of Nursing

The Nursing Programs are NLNAC and CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Forensic Nursing Focus, Women's Health, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse - Midwifery Track, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Health Systems Management, Health Systems Management, Health Systems Management: Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Response, MSN/MBA, MSN/MPH, Public Health Nursing and Master of Public Health, Nurse Practitioner with a Public Health Nursing focus, MSN-PhD, Primary Care: Adult, Family, or Pediatric, Adult Acute/Critical Care), PhD, DNP

  • 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, PH: 410-955-7548

Salisbury University

The Nursing Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, 2nd Degree (RN to BSN), RN to MSN, MSN - (Tracks: FNP, Clinical Nurse Educator, Health Care Leadership), Post-master's certificate - FNP

  • Salisbury University, Devilbiss Hall 235, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801, PH: 410-543-6420

Towson University - Department of Nursing

The Nursing Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Nursing Practice Clinician, Nursing Education, Clinician- Administrator Transition), Post-master's certificate - Nursing Education Certificate, Clinician-Administrator Transition Certificate

  • 8000 York Road, Towson, Maryland 21252-0001, PH: 410-704-4170

University of Maryland - School of Nursing

The Nursing Programs are NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MS, MSN - (Specializations: clinical nurse leader, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, CRNA, administrator, or informatician), Post-Masters Certificate - (Specializations: Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing, Community/Public Health Nursing - Emphasis in Environmental Health, Family Nurse Practitioner, Health Services Leadership and Management, Nursing Informatics, Oncology Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Trauma/Critical Care and Emergency Nursing: A Blended Clinical Nurse Specialist and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner), PhD, DNP

  • School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-1579, PH: 410-706-7522

Stevenson University

The Nursing Programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, 2nd Degree BSN, RN to BSN

  • Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD 21153, PH: 443-352-4400

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