UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF NURSING
100% Online
RN to BSN
The Online RN to BSN program is designed for working registered nurses who are ready to become leaders.
Apply Today Request InformationYour Future. Your Rules.
Your MBA.
The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.
Your Future. Your Rules.
Your MBA.
The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.
Online RN to BSN
Flexible & AACSB-Accredited
Ranked #18
Among Public Universities
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
12 – 36 months
Program Duration
Turn Your Career into Your Calling.
Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s 100% online RN to BSN program is designed for working registered nurses ready to become leaders. Earn your degree from our acclaimed College of Nursing and unlock opportunities for higher earning potential, management roles, specialty practice, and graduate-level education.
When you enroll in the RN to BSN program, you’ll join a supportive community of faculty and advisors dedicated to your success, all while balancing your work and personal commitments.
Why Choose RN to BSN?
We understand the demands of a nursing career. That is why our RN to BSN program is intentionally structured to meet the needs of working professionals—so you can move forward without putting life on hold.
- 100% Online: Complete your coursework from anywhere, with no required campus visits.
- Flexible Pacing: Choose a full-time plan to finish in as little as one year, or a part-time option that fits your schedule.
- Convenient Start Dates: Begin your journey in the fall or spring.
- Local Clinicals: Fulfill requirements in your community, with virtual options available.
This program is more than a degree. It’s your path to greater confidence, authority, and impact in the healthcare field.
Start your journey today.
Program Information
Explore key details of our Online RN to BSN program to move forward with confidence.
34
$740
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Fall & Spring
*Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance, university and additional program course fees. Please contact your department for additional information on any related fees or visit Tuition and Fees in Detail at One Stop.
A Respected Program with Real Outcomes.
Grounded in evidence-based practice and designed for today’s healthcare challenges, the RN to BSN curriculum at UT Knoxville strengthens both clinical expertise and professional leadership. Coursework emphasizes the evolving role of the registered nurse, population and global health perspectives, safe and effective pharmacologic decision-making, and the leadership skills required to influence teams and systems of care. Together, these learning experiences prepare graduates to think critically, lead confidently, and deliver higher-quality outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply NowFeatured Courses
NURS 305 – Professional Practice and Role Development
NURS 383 – Population Health and Global Health Perspectives for the Registered Nurse
NURS 401 – Pharmacotherapeutics for the Registered Nurse
NURS 455 – Nursing Leadership and Management Dimensions



