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Start Classes Before 6/30/25 and Get 45% off Tuition
Earn a bachelor’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan University to enhance your nursing skills, credentials, and education. This R.N. to B.S. college degree program is made for you, a registered nurse who wants to broaden their professional skill set.
Enroll in Roberts R.N. to B.S. program and expand your career options within the healthcare industry. Additionally, a B.S. can provide you with educational experience to take on enhanced responsibilities and pursue roles at a management level.
With customized learning pathways, complete your bachelor’s degree in 12-24 months while working. You’ll learn through asynchronous online lessons, meaning that learning will be completed independently within a window of time. Gain 125 non-patient-care hours of clinical practice experience throughout the curriculum. Schedule coursework to fit into YOUR life, not the other way around. And you’ll have a community of other nurses alongside you for support.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of R.N. to B.S. in Nursing
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$22,896
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
45% off tuition
if you start classes before June 30th, 2025
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
Alumni Success Stories
Pamela (Ortiz) Nollie '22 has been promoted to Director of Nursing at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehab.
Paula (Nowak) LaRocca '22 was promoted to Nursing Supervisor at UMMC Batavia.
Susan Merkel '21 has been promoted to Assistant Nurse Manager of the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit at Strong Hospital. She says that without her bachelor’s degree, this opportunity would not have been possible.
Andrew Porter '21 has accepted the position of Director of Nursing at Elderwood of Buffalo.
Admissions Requirements
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Registered professional nurse licensure in the United States or Canada
- Current employment of at least 16 hours per week as a registered nurse
- Minimum of 60 semester credit hours of transferable credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get 45% off my tuition?
What kind of practical experience will I get?
The program includes 125 non-patient-care hours of clinical practice experience.
You’ll develop skills in evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, health promotion, and nursing leadership. The program also emphasizes safe, quality care and nursing ethics.
This program is exam-free. Grades are based on papers, presentations, and projects.
Is the R.N. to B.S. program accredited?
The baccalaureate, and masters, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs in nursing, at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
What’s the average class size, and how often can I interact with professors?
This program features small class sizes, typically under 20 students per cohort. This intimate setting allows for personalized attention, ensuring that each student has ample opportunity to interact with faculty members. Professors are dedicated to student success, offering regular opportunities for one-on-one interactions and mentorship.
What are the career services and networking opportunities like in the program?
Roberts Wesleyan provides comprehensive career services to support students throughout their journey. This includes career coaching, resume building, and networking events with industry leaders. The program also connects students with an engaged alumni network, offering invaluable opportunities for mentorship and career advancement after graduation.
What are some career prospects after completing this program?
Upon graduating, you can pursue roles such as being a Registered Nurse, Nurse Case Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager, Director of Quality Improvement & Performance, Clinical Registered Nurse, or working in Homecare/Public Health.
Our graduates work at organizations like Rochester Regional Health System, University of Rochester Medical Center, Unity Hospital, Upstate University Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, and Catholic Health Systems.
Is the program available online?
Yes, the program is available in an online format, allowing flexibility for working professionals.
Questions?
Meet Your Enrollment Representative!
James Blake
Assistant Director of Admissions