Earn Your RN to BSN Degree Online at the University of Saint Francis
In 12-24 months, registered nurses can earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Prepare for leadership roles in nursing by caring for patients and their families across the lifespan. In addition, you will evaluate and apply evidence-based findings to improve health outcomes.
In your leadership immersion practicum, you’ll plan and lead an evidence-based project within a healthcare organization over two semesters.
Founded in 1890, the University of Saint Francis has always been guided by Franciscan Values. We believe that professional nursing is founded on service, lifelong learning, and caring.
Taught by experienced online instructors, the RN-to-BSN program is structured to help you balance life and school obligations. This program has three start dates during the year, and courses are offered in short eight-week sessions.
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Graduates of the RN to BSN program are prepared to:
- Demonstrate professional nursing proficiency using evidence-based nursing practices
- Maximize positive change in policy and health outcomes in an evolving regulatory environment
- Direct nursing activities and initiate improvements
- Execute strategic decision making using ethical, legal, and Franciscan principles
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Why Choose USF for Your Nursing Degree Online?
Regionally And Nationally Accredited
Indiana State Board of Nursing
CCNE: The RN-BSN degree program in nursing at University of Saint Francis is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Complete in One Year
12 months when attending full-time
(12–14 credits per semester)
24 months as a part-time student
(6–8 credits per semester)
Values-Based Curriculum
Coursework is community-centric, promotes health, and advocates disease prevention
$475 per credit
(2020–2021 academic year)
Save time—and money—through transfer credits and financial aid.
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Potential Careers
- ER nurse
- K–12 school nurse
- Surgery nurse
- Psychiatric nurse
- Charge nurse
National Median Salary
BSN-Educated RNs
$76,690
BSNedu.org
Projected New Jobs
Healthcare Occupations
1.9 Million
Projected growth from 2018–2028
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019
Meet Your Program Director
Leah Scalf DNP, RN, LNC, NE-BC
Dr. Leah Scalf brings 33 years of clinical experience as an RN with expertise in Healthcare Policy, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management and Leadership to her role as a nurse educator. Her goal as Program Director of the RN-BSN program is to prepare the next generation of nurse leaders to excel in an increasingly complex healthcare system. Dr. Scalf holds a DNP from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Indianapolis, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
RN to BSN Program at a Glance
Core Courses
As part of the core 39-credit curriculum, you’ll take courses such as:
- Applying Professional Nursing Concepts and Evidence-Based Practice
- Community-Focused Professional Nursing
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice with Applied Statistics
- Nursing Informatics
- Professional Nursing Concepts
- Professional Communication
Nursing Practicum Requirements
The leadership immersion practicum puts you on a path to finding your deeper and more meaningful career. In it, you’ll actively engage with healthcare professionals to lead an evidence-based project. Your project mentor will work with the University of Saint Francis nursing faculty to guide you throughout the practicum in the state where you’re licensed as a registered nurse.
Support Services at the University of Saint Francis Help Online Students Like You
Dedicated Success Coach
Each online student at the University of Saint Francis is assigned an experienced success coach. Your coach can assist you with resources to complete class projects, help you get in touch with instructors and staff, and connect you with career services.
SmarThinking Tutoring Service
Need a little extra help? SmarThinking is accessible online and offers video tutorials 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live tutoring or writing sessions are available for any degree program every Sunday through Thursday.
USF Mentoring Program
Find and connect with a USF alumni and receive one-on-one mentoring in your career or program. Create your profile, get matched, schedule meeting times, and attend training workshops. The program is free and completely online.
“The online platform was much easier than I thought it would be to learn. I had never taken an online course before and I have been surprised at how much I have enjoyed this method of learning.”
—Pamela Blasko, RN to BSN student at USF
