NURSING PROGRAM GUIDE

RN to BSN

Compare completion programs for current registered nurses.

Usually 12–24 months, commonly online, about 30 nursing credits

Curriculum & typical courses

Professional nursing practice and role transition
Health assessment across the lifespan
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Community and population health (with practice experience)
Leadership and management
Health policy, ethics and informatics
Capstone project

Typical admissions requirements

Active, unencumbered RN license (some admit final-term ADN students)
Associate degree or diploma in nursing
Official transcripts and minimum GPA (often 2.0–2.5)
Designed for working nurses; part-time options are common

What Ohio requires

• Community/population health practice hours can often be completed in your Ohio community.
• Ohio's statewide transfer framework helps ADN credits transfer to public universities.

Sources

This guide is general information about the program type, not a specific school's curriculum. Confirm exact courses, requirements, and licensure eligibility with each school and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

OHIO SCHOOL DIRECTORY

RN to BSN programs in Ohio

Browse Ohio nursing schools from the Ohio Board of Nursing approved-program roster. Check current offerings and details with each school.

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Roster source: Ohio Board of Nursing, checked Sep 2026 · No rankings published