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.

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Your Future. Your Rules.

Your MBA.

The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.

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Your Future. Your Rules.

Your MBA.

The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.

Apply Today

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.

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Program Information

Credit Hours

34

Cost Per Credit

$740

Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA

Admission Terms

Fall & Spring

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.

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Featured 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

You can do virtually anything.

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