Online RN-to-BS Program
ONLINE
PROGRAM
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in conjunction with the Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education, offers an online Bachelor of Science degree program in nursing for RN’s. The online format maximizes accessibility and convenience for highly motivated, independent professionals. Although most course activities are completed online, in the student’s place of employment or in the community, students are encouraged to attend an on campus orientation prior to beginning the online nursing courses. There is an opportunity for students to come to the UMass Boston campus during the first online nursing course, NU 360, Professional Issues in Nursing and during the second online nursing course, NU 361, Health Assessment and Promotion. Students from out of state may contact the program office to discuss arrangements for completing these requirements off-campus.
Once students begin the nursing courses, they proceed through the program in a cohort for five semesters. Nursing courses are taught online in the summer, fall and spring sessions. The non-nursing general education and elective requirements may be satisfied by courses offered through the Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education, if available, or (with prior approval) another accredited college or university.