RN to B.S. in Nursing
Expand Your Expertise Through Regent’s RN to B.S. in Nursing Program
Are you ready to take your nursing degree to the next level? Regent’s CCNE-accredited RN to B.S. in Nursing degree is perfect for licensed registered nurses wanting to build upon their nursing expertise. Learn more about the benefits of pursuing a B.S. in Nursing. Develop the skills and criteria hospitals and healthcare organizations seek through online coursework taught from a Christian worldview.
RECEIVE A $5000 HEALTHCARE HERO SCHOLARSHIP™
To support our dedicated healthcare heroes serving amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Regent’s School of Nursing is offering a $5,000 Healthcare Hero Scholarship™ to all licensed, registered nurses. Nurses who enroll in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MSN, DNP in Nursing Administration & Leadership, or DNP in APRN degree programs by January 4, 2024 will receive this scholarship. Learn more.
INCREASE YOUR POTENTIAL
Advance in leadership roles and earn a higher salary.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER
Enjoy job opportunities in specialty fields such as pediatrics, oncology, and more.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference through our RN to B.S. in Nursing degree program.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Attention RN to B.S. in Nursing students: Learn how you can earn your MSN faster by taking dual-credit courses that satisfy both your undergraduate degree and your master’s.
On completing the RN to B.S. in Nursing program, you can:
- Assess patient pathologies and collaborate on practice immersion management options.
- Apply modern techniques for health assessments and treatment methods.
- Manage health information systems and data management for safer patient well-being.
Career Opportunities
- Charge Nurse
- Health Educator
- Health Administrator
- Frontline Nurse
Respected Leadership. A Competitive Edge.
Jamie Holland, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGCNS-BC, RN
Director, School of Nursing
RN to B.S. Program Director, School of Nursing
Assistant Professor, College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Jamie Holland directs Regent’s School of Nursing and MSN program and expands her expertise in interprofessional, interdisciplinary and integrated healthcare as the director of her Research and Care Institute. Holland holds advanced practice board certifications as an Adult Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. When she is not serving the university or the community at her mental health practice, she can be found on the beach or working with her puppy and future therapy dog, Rigatoni.
2023-24 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 11 | Monday, August 21 |
| Session M | Friday, September 8 | Monday, September 18 |
| Session B | Friday, October 13 | Monday, October 23 |
| Session C | Thursday, January 4 | Monday, January 8 |
| Session T | Friday, January 26 | Monday, February 5 |
| Session D | Friday, March 1 | Monday, March 11 |
| Session E | Friday, April 26 | Monday, May 6 |
| Session F | Friday, June 7 | Monday, June 17 |
Admissions Process
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.5919 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Please submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email to request for Regent University to attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an admissions counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 4: Submit Your Nursing License
In order to be admitted to the RN to BS in Nursing program, you must submit an active unencumbered/unrestricted Registered Nurse license from your state of practice to regent.edu/items.
Step 5: Submit a Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester* | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
| Students taking on-campus classes | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
PART-TIME STUDENTS (3-12 CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER)
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Students taking online classes (taking RN to BS classes) | $295 | 6 | $1,770 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
| Students taking online classes (taking RN to BS classes) | $295 | 12 | $3,540 |
Student Fees*
| Complio Fee | $186 (NURS 310 Professional Health Assessment) |
| Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150 (fee is deducted from tuition costs) |
| Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 (one-time fee upon submission of graduation application) |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 (per semester; contributes to university academic and administrative operations) |
| Late Payment | $100 (incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment) |
| Course Fees | $70-$200 (varies per course) |
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester* | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
| Students taking on-campus classes | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
PART-TIME STUDENTS (3-12 CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER)
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Students taking online classes (taking RN to BS classes) | $295 | 6 | $1,770 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour* | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
| Students taking online classes (taking RN to BS classes) | $295 | 12 | $3,540 |
Student Fees*
| Complio Fee | $186 (NURS 310 Professional Health Assessment) |
| Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150 (fee is deducted from tuition costs) |
| Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 (one-time fee upon submission of graduation application) |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 (per semester; contributes to university academic and administrative operations) |
| Late Payment | $100 (incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment) |
| Course Fees | $70-$200 (varies per course) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Practice Requirements
In accordance with national, professional nursing education standards, this program requires you to participate in practice immersion experiences through an arranged preceptor contract and includes 45 practice immersion hours in the following courses:
NURS 310 Health Assessment
NURS 330 Nursing Leadership & Management
NURS 440 Community and Public Health Nursing
Explore Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the RN to B.S. in Nursing program, the graduate can:
- Deliver professional care that integrates faith, ethics and morality in the art of nursing practice through caring behaviors and service-minded approaches.
- Deliver professional nursing care that is theologically, philosophically and scientifically informed from the arts, humanities, biological and social sciences.
- Evaluate current research and translate findings to provide evidence-based nursing care.
- Utilize information technology in the decision-making process required in providing safe, quality patient-centered care in healthcare settings.
- Evaluate and apply legal aspects of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments locally, nationally and globally to ensure safe, quality patient-centered care.
- Interprofessional communication and collaboration in providing safe, quality patient-centered care.
- Apply principles of prevention and health promotion in providing care to individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Engage, professionally, with diverse and multicultural stakeholders in providing safe, quality nursing care.
†Research by the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
