Applications for the RN-BSN are accepted until the first week of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. If you have any questions, If you have any questions or would like to arrange a phone meeting to discuss the program, please contact the RN-BSN Program Director, Anita Skarbek, PhD, RN, RN-BSN at skarbeka@umkc.edu or at 816-235-6637.
We also offer a Metropolitan Community College (MCC) ADN / UMKC RN-BSN dual enrollment program where students work to earn both their ADN and BSN degrees. If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a phone meeting to discuss the program, please contact the RN-BSN Program Director, Anita Skarbek, PhD, RN, RN-BSN at skarbeka@umkc.edu or at 816-235-6637.
Expand your leadership skills and your career opportunities by adding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to your Registered Nurse licensure.
The RN-BSN program at the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is a nationally recognized fully online nursing degree that stands out for its use of technology, faculty engagement, excellent student outcomes and student satisfaction.
The UMKC RN-BSN program was recently recognized by TheBestSchools.org as being ranked 12 out of 50 nationally ranked online RN-BSN programs for quality online delivery. A recognition we are most proud of.
One feature that sets the UMKC RN-BSN online program apart from other completion programs is the integration of rural, urban and suburban nurses coming together to explore issues relevant to health care and the nursing profession. The program is designed to hone the professional development of RNs to become leaders, managers, coordinators, advocates and designers of care. During the final year of the RN-BSN curriculum, student teams work collaboratively with RN-BSN supervisory practice experience faculty, healthcare organizations or healthcare-related entities to design and implement team-directed practice experiences. The process is created to empower you to assume a leadership role in improving health care.
Each state has different registration and approval regulations for online degree programs offered within their state. We are not approved to offer online degree programs in all states. To see if you are eligible to apply to one of our on-line programs, please visit http://info.umkc.edu/online/state-authorization/.
"I took note of the BSN-PhD option when I was exploring the UMKC website upon entering the RN-BSN program and made it a goal to apply upon graduation. This was one of the best decisions I ever made as I loved the accessibility of the bridge from BSN to PhD and felt well-prepared for the online courses due to my experiences in the BSN program. I also can’t thank UMKC enough for the support I received from faculty throughout my BSN-PhD journey!"
-Kelly Dickerson, PhD, RN,
UMKC RN-BSN Class of 2014
RN-BSN Sample POS 2021-2022 Essentials RN-BSN Sample POS 2021-2022 Core 42
Students must complete 56 credit hours in general education coursework which includes the following courses: English Composition I, English Composition II or Speech, Philosophy 210 (Introduction to Philosophy or its equivalent), History or Political Science (with a Constitution component), N-345 (Quantitative Analysis of the Health Sciences) and N-395 (Pathophysiology). These courses are required for graduation and not for admission into the RN-BSN online program.
The lower division component of the RN-BSN track requires 28 credit hours of coursework which may be obtained in one of two ways:
The upper division component of the RN-BSN track requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of coursework which must be completed at UMKC and is dependent upon prior coursework transferred into the program. The primary courses are divided into four learning block courses – N481, N482, N483, & N484.
As a public university, pursuing your RN-BSN education at UMKC is quite affordable. We offer in-state tuition in states we are authorized to deliver our RN-BSN online program. Although geography might separate you from your professor, students receive a top-quality education with faculty and staff who are committed to your success. Through the use of technological support systems in place, there are many opportunities for students to engage virtually with their professors, academic advisors and their peers.
The RN-BSN track does not require you to come to UMKC for any coursework. Courses are delivered via Canvas and are held in synchronous and asynchronous modes depending on the professor and class.
RN-BSN Currently RN online SoNHS courses with the 'NURSE' prefix subject that are required for the degree will be charged a special in-state tuition rate equal to what is listed for MO residents on the Cashier's website