Oregon Health and Science University is a top-ranked public university with its main nursing campus located in Portland, Oregon. OHSU offers many different options for completing your RN, transitioning from RN to BSN, or pursuing a graduate degree. Below you will find information regarding, the online RN to BSN program.
This program is completely online except for a 2 day intensive conference and the clinical practicum portion. The online RN to BSN program can be completed part-time or full-time. There are 33 required courses for the program, unless you are not a graduate from an OCNE school in which case there are 6 additional OCNE transition courses.
*The online RN to BSN program is only available to residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or California.
Cost: The RN to BSN program costs $422 per credit and there are 39 credits if you are not a graduate from an OCNE school. This works out to $16,458 for tuition. If you are an OCNE graduate, the tuition cost drops to $13,926. There is also a one-time technology fee, a one-time background investigation fee and a drug screen fee. Contact OHSU regarding current pricing on these fees. Finally, there is a $120 application fee. For a tuition breakdown for all nursing programs, click here.
Total Cost: $16,578 for non-OCNE graduates, or $14,046 for OCNE graduates. These costs do not include the above mentioned fees or the cost of books.
Time to Completion: 1 year minimum if full-time, part-time can take as long as needed, but all course work must be completed within 5 years
Start Date(s): Spring and Fall
Clinical Requirement: 2 terms of clinical practicum. Additionally, there is a required 2 day intensive during NRS 410
Accredited: CCNE, NWCCU