The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Program is a selective admission program designed for students who have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing from an accredited college or nursing program. The RN-BSN Program curriculum expands students’ knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice, community health, professional communication, leadership, and health information technology (HIT), as well as healthcare systems and policies. Learning experiences are focused on individuals, families, groups and communities. Students complete a scholarly project over their last two quarters that demonstrates learning in leadership and management. Graduates are prepared to be managers of care, providers of care and active members of the profession.
The RN-BSN program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC).
ACCREDITATION
The RN-BSN Program at Bellevue College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,(CCNE) 655 K Street NW Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
- Accreditation status for the RN-BSN program is valid until October 2029.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the Bellevue College RN to BSN program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a regionally Accredited Institution.
- Must include at least 35 quarter credits in nursing
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0) in all required courses for the ADN program
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college courses.
- College level statistics course that includes inferential statistics.
- Course must be equivalent to 5-credits
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in WA state or an active Multistate licensure as a registered nurse within the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Students in their final year of an ADN program may be admitted; However, students must take and pass the NCLEX-RN exam by the end of their second quarter of the RN-BSN program
- Successful passing of NCLEX-RN earns the student 45 college credits
- Have at least one year of recent (within the past 3 years) clinical experience.
- ADN clinical experience may be substituted for students applying directly from an ADN program
Are you Ready to Apply?
- Review the program Eligibility Criteria listed above.
- Be sure you meet all Eligibility Criteria before going to Step-2
- Visit the Application Instruction page to find out important dates and deadlines for submitting your application.
- Become familiar with the program Application Materials webpage so you know what is expected for your personal statement and recommendations.
- Sign up for an online Drop-in Session. Those interested in finding out more about the program are encouraged to chat with the RN-BSN Program Chair during an upcoming Drop-in session hosted via Microsoft Teams.
Helpful Notes & Resources
The Bellevue College RN-BSN program aligns with the Bellevue College Mission of life-long learning by providing a high-quality, flexible, accessible education which builds upon the academic foundations and experience of the Associate Degree or diploma prepared nurse. The RN-BSN graduate utilizes evidence-based practice to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of diverse communities. Graduates are prepared to act as leaders and change agents in a dynamic healthcare environment, advancing pluralism, inclusion and awareness of being global citizens.
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate principles of leadership, management and continuous quality improvement related to patient safety, equity, and healthcare systems.
- Apply research findings from nursing and other healthcare disciplines to clinical practice.
- Demonstrate global and cultural awareness through professional communication, collaboration and advocating to address health care inequities and social injustice.
- Analyze the impact of disparities, social determinants of health, and climate change on individual and population outcomes.
- Develop communication and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and promote positive working environments.
- Utilize innovative patient care technologies, social platforms and information management systems to maximize healthcare outcomes.
- This program is designed with working nurses in mind. Students may choose to apply for full-time or part-time status.
- Courses are delivered in hybrid and face-to-face modalities, with degree candidates typically on campus for only one day per week
The RN-BSN program is designed to be completed in one year (4-consecutive quarters). Tuition and fees are billed by Bellevue College each quarter. The figure below is an estimate of tuition and fee costs for the duration of the program. The charges for tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of Bellevue College and the Nursing Program. These figures do not include indirect costs that may be incurred while attending the program, such as housing, cost of travel to and from campus or clinical sites, etc.
- There will be no program pre-advising other than the RN-BSN online Drop-in Information Session.
- Faculty advising will be provided to students once they are admitted to the RN-BSN program.
The RN-BSN program is now accepting applications for the academic year of 2024 – 2025. Those interested in finding out more about the program are encouraged to chat with the Program Chair of Nursing during an upcoming drop-in session hosted via Microsoft Teams. Click here to RSVP!
Tuesday March 18, 2025 3:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm – 3:30pm Pacific Standard Time
Thursday May 15, 2025 9:30am – 10:30am Pacific Standard Time
Thursday June 26, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Standard Time
Last Updated April 14, 2025
