Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition is charged per credit hour; specific rates are available on the financial aid page., and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

This programme prepares registered nurses to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. It focuses on advancing clinical reasoning, leadership, and healthcare system understanding. The curriculum emphasizes online learning with virtual clinical experiences through Shadow Health. Students complete coursework at their own pace within a structured 12-month timeline.

The programme requires 30 credits of coursework, all completed online. It includes virtual clinical simulations and does not require in-person practicum hours.

Graduates typically pursue roles as nurse managers, clinical educators, or healthcare coordinators in hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations.

Applicants must hold an unencumbered RN license from a U.S. state except California. They must have completed an ASN or nursing diploma and have a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Official transcripts and background screenings are required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% online, self-directed, full-time; typically completed in one year. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

Bolivar Technical College provides a close-knit campus experience in Bolivar, Missouri, with a small-school feel and direct access to instructors. The college focuses exclusively on healthcare education. Most students attend classes on campus, while the RN to BSN Completion program is fully online for working registered nurses. New students attend orientation before their first semester begins.

Academic options include Practical Nursing, Professional Nursing, LPN to RN Bridge, Paramedic to RN Bridge, and RN to BSN Completion. Program lengths range from one year to two years, with 12- and 16-month paths available in Practical Nursing. Nursing students complete clinical education, and the college includes an NCLEX preparation program throughout its nursing programs. Success Labs, one-on-one tutoring, and small-group tutoring provide additional academic support.

International students should understand that admissions begins with a contact form and an appointment with admissions staff, followed by a general entrance test and program-specific requirements. The general test includes timed math and reading sections. Nursing applicants may also need the Wonderlic, TEAS, or ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor, depending on the program. Additional requirements can include background screenings, medical records, and other checklist items. Admissions staff review these steps with applicants and explain deadlines and submission instructions.