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

Tuition is Tuition for the RN-BSN program is $475 per credit hour..

This program is designed for licensed Registered Nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through online study. Students engage in coursework that applies nursing theory to real-world clinical practice. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based approaches to patient care and professional development.

The program requires 36 credits of coursework completed through six semesters for part-time students or three semesters for full-time students. All courses are delivered online with no on-campus requirements.

Graduates typically advance to roles in clinical nursing, patient care coordination, and healthcare leadership within hospitals and outpatient settings.

Applicants must hold a current, active RN license in Virginia. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required on prior college coursework. Official transcripts and proof of licensure must be submitted.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, with completion in 12 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

Centra College focuses its education on nursing and preparation for an increasingly complex and rapidly changing healthcare environment. Its approach combines critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration and community relationships. Graduates are prepared to engage in best practices and function as effective members of an interdisciplinary team. They are also prepared to contribute to the quality and service of the nursing profession.

The college offers four distinct nursing programs, including a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This range gives students several academic pathways within nursing, although the available program information identifies only the RN to BSN option by name. Centra College connects study with a direct employment opportunity: 100% of graduates are eligible for an employment interview with Centra Health.

Centra College is located at 905 Lakeside Drive, Suite A, in Lynchburg, Virginia. International students should know that the college's published information centers on nursing education, Centra Health employment interviews and student funding. Its Office of Financial Aid helps students fund their education while attending the college. The listed information does not specify international admissions requirements, visa guidance or services designed specifically for students from outside the United States, so these details are not included here.