Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Online Degree ProgramThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) is a programmatically accredited degree completion program designed to provide students with education that helps them prepare to practice within complex healthcare systems. It is designed to advance their training to assume the roles of provider of care, manager and coordinator of care and a member of a profession while integrating their knowledge and skills into their professional nursing practice.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is a RN to BSN program designed to provide students with the education to help them prepare to practice within complex healthcare systems. This degree completion program offers a well-rounded education in theoretical and evidence-based practice and research, informatics, health promotion through the lifespan, leadership, ethics, and policy, pathopharmacology, physical assessment, and community health.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
The Trident Difference
EdActive™ Learning Approach
Students are presented with a question or issue. They do their own research, apply their own experience and present their solution. Feedback and suggestions are received and the student applies the learning to their next task.
Flexibility
With flexible, 100% online classes you can manage your own time to deliver on deadline, with milestones to keep you on track. Faculty is responsive to student needs without daily micro-management.
Affordability
Trident is competitively priced with no application or lab fees. Scholarships and grants are available for those who qualify*.
Accreditation
Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University’s Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
- Demonstrate interprofessional communication in the role of professional nurse to promote inter- and intra-disciplinary care to optimize healthcare outcomes across diverse populations.
- Utilize empirical evidence and evidence-based frameworks/model/theories to promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning in professional nursing practice.
- Apply modern principles of professional practice and human interaction to enhance nursing and healthcare outcomes.
- Implement evidence-based practice to support nursing practice when managing or leading across the healthcare continuum.
- Integrate knowledge, skills and abilities with professional, legal, and ethical standards to promote caring and social justice in nursing practice.
- Incorporate information and technology to communicate, mitigate error, and utilize knowledge to create a culture of quality and safety.
Your courses at Trident are designed to help you prepare to meet with evolving demands of modern healthcare – delivering quality, compassionate care across diverse patient populations and practice settings. As a nursing bachelor’s program student, you will engage with a curriculum designed to help you build clinical reasoning, professional values, and leadership skills from the ground up.
The RN-BSN requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident University catalog for all requirements and full descriptions of all course offerings.
The following standard transfer policies apply:
- Credits are considered for transfer from:
- Any regionally or nationally accredited college or university
- The American Council on Education (ACE)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
- The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
- Excelsior
- Other non-traditional forms of learning as deemed appropriate by College Deans or designees.
- Decisions on the transfer of credits are ultimately at the discretion of the College Deans or designees.
- Students may formally appeal transfer decisions to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing and must be accompanied by supporting documentation or evidence such as a course syllabus.
- Students are urged to review the specific policy statement applicable to each degree program regarding maximum transferable credits to the program and concentration, or both.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
If you plan to transfer-in potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by earning credit for prior learning*? Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the transfer credit policies.
Tuition cost for the bachelor’s degree program
| Tuition type | Per credit cost | Total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $448 | $53,760 |
| Retired Military Veteran | $3562,3 | $42,720 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of War Federal Civilian Employees |
$2502,3 | $30,000 |
1Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the University Catalog for more information.
2 Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3 Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOW Federal Civilian Employees.)
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University International? Visit Trident's Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident's Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college. Students can find information regarding Cost of Attendance on the Trident Tuition and Fees page.
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Scholarships & Grants
Trident offers an assortment of scholarships and grants to help make college more affordable for our students.*
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University’s Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Credits for Prior Learning
Trident may award graduate credit for professional training and certifications.* Students may submit the request for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) during the admissions process. For questions or assistance contact an Admissions Advisor at admissions@trident.edu.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program builds upon the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) education with a focus on topics required in a generic BSN program that are either not developed or under-developed at the ADN level. The RN-BSN program expands on theories and concepts needed to practice within complex healthcare systems and to help further develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of professional nursing practice.
The RN-BSN program is designed to help further develop skills that can improve interdisciplinary care and communication of clients/patients, aggregates, and populations. Students explore theoretical and evidence-based models and frameworks that guide professional nursing care across the healthcare continuum. Ethical and legal principles necessary for advocacy, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion as a professional nurse are explored.
Nursing classes at Trident begin every 6 weeks and are delivered asynchronously online with some course assignments requirements completed in your local community. Completion of the application and admissions process will depend on how quickly you begin. Speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-375-9878, ext. 1053) or request information online. Once you have completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
Trident’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree program requires a total of 120 semester credits, including credits earned in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. You may be eligible to transfer up to 90 semester credits from an accredited college/university and CLEP exams are accepted for some General Education coursework.* At least 30 credits of upper-level nursing courses must be completed at Trident. An admissions advisor can provide more information.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Trident’s Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree program may help open the door to pursue additional opportunities. For example, graduates can receive knowledge and academic credentials to pursue a management or leadership career path in many practice settings.
Yes! The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs at Trident are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Some potential career paths with a bachelor’s degree in nursing may be*:
- Registered Nurses - Provide direct patient care by assessing health needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients on health management and disease prevention.
- Acute Care Nurses - Deliver advanced nursing care to patients experiencing severe or sudden medical conditions, often in hospital, surgical, or emergency settings.
- Critical Care Nurses - Provide specialized, intensive care for critically ill or unstable patients in critical care, intensive care, or coronary care units.
*Trident cannot guarantee employment or salary. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
