Nursing - RN to BSN

Program Overview

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Advance your career in health care through the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program at the University of the District of Columbia. Explore new ways to expand your potential, increase the diversity of the nursing workforce and improve the health of residents across the District and beyond.

Our program provides more than just a practical pathway for academic and professional advancement. In addition to being accredited by ACEN and approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, we are proud to offer a variety of unique benefits including:

• Affordable and accessible tuition fees (lower than most other institutions).
• Online theory classes paired with crucial hands-on practicum experience at clinical sites.
• Curriculum embedded with virtual reality to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Diverse student population and small class sizes of fewer than 10 students on average promoting community and engagement.
• Convenient location in the heart of the District.
• Professional development, offering access to involvement in research opportunities, publication preparation and the opportunity to attend national conferences.
• Scholarships and internships available to qualifying students.

In the RN to BSN program, it is our mission to produce highly educated students, as well as well-rounded healthcare professionals. Over the years, our program has supplied the nursing field with educated, autonomous, highly skilled and resourceful graduates who continue to serve as leaders in their practice throughout today's diverse, global and technology-driven society. 

Admission Requirements

Admission into the RN to BSN program will be facilitated through NursingCAS. To qualify for admission, it is required that you have:

• An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure.
• Completed the general education and nursing prerequisite courses listed below:

1. IGED 110 and 111 Foundation Writing I and II (English Composition I-II)
2. IGED 120 and 220 Foundation Quantitative Reasoning I-II (College Math I-II)
3. IGED 130 Foundation Oral Communication (Public Speaking)
4. BIOL 111-114 Anatomy & Physiology I and II Lecture and Lab
5. IGED 260 Physical Science Lecture and Lab (Chemistry or Integrated Science)
6. Social and Behavioral Sciences (six credits)
7. NURS 100-200 Nursing Courses (39 maximum transfer credits)

Application Deadlines

For admission into our spring term, you must submit your application before October 1. For our summer term, please submit your materials prior to March 1. To be considered for our fall term, please submit your application by June 1. 

How to Apply

If you're ready to apply for admission into the RN to BSN program, please complete these instructions and submit the following items:

• Request official transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Upload those transcripts into NursingCAS.
• Upload a resume in the documents section of NursingCAS.
• Request that two letters of recommendation be submitted through the NursingCAS recommender portal.
• Submit your application to NursingCAS.

International Application Instructions

If you are an international applicant holding an F-1 visa, you are ineligible to enroll in this program. As a permanent U.S. resident, you must submit your official transcripts and a credential evaluation for any degrees earned outside of the United States.

Any secondary or university-level academic work must be evaluated by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). You will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language by submission of either your TOEFL or ILETS scores.

If you are admitted into the RN to BSN program, you will have 10 days after the start of your first class to enroll in CastleBranch at www.discover.castlebranch.com and complete the requirement verifications.

Use package code IW51 and submit:

• Active CPR certification
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Evidence of physical examination (completed within the past 12 months)
• Evidence of professional liability insurance
• Evidence of the following vaccinations: influenza, tetanus, varicella, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, COVID-19 and your tuberculosis screening status.

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Contact Us

For more information about the RN to BSN program and its online curriculum, contact us today!

Elmira Asongwed, DNP, RN, CNE

Program Director, Associate Professor
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 5233
Washington, DC 20008
202-274-5909
easongwed@udc.edu