Yes—the RN to BSN program is delivered 100% online through Baker’s dedicated online platform. Coursework is organized into eight-week terms and six-week terms in the summer, allowing you to focus on one or two RN to BSN classes at a time without needing to come to campus. You’ll complete interactive online lectures, discussion boards, and assignments at your own pace, backed by virtual tutoring, academic advising, and technical support to ensure you stay on track from anywhere.

Yes, you can transfer up to 60 credit hours from your accredited ADN, plus 30 credit hours of general education equivalencies into the RN to BSN degree program. Once your official transcripts are evaluated, any additional nursing- or health-related credits approved may further reduce your remaining coursework. 

To get started, submit your transcripts early and work with your academic advisor to map out your personalized RN to BSN degree plan.

Most RNs complete the RN to BSN degree in 12–18 months. Degree completion time depends on how many transfer credits you have and your term course load. 

The RN to BSN is structured in eight-week terms, so you can take one or two courses at a time and adjust your pace around work and personal commitments. 

With up to 60 credits from your ADN applied and an additional 30 credits of general education fulfilled through transfer, you’ll focus primarily on the 30 nursing major credits, which cover leadership, community health, research, and informatics. You can often finish in as little as a year or extend it to 18 months if you prefer a lighter course load.

No new clinical rotations are required. Rather than traditional onsite clinical rotations, RN to BSN students demonstrate their practice competencies through a structured portfolio and a capstone project. 

Your portfolio will include documentation of population-focused care activities, leadership or quality-improvement experiences, and reflective case studies.

The capstone project typically involves identifying a clinical or systems-based problem, designing and implementing a small pilot intervention, and evaluating its outcomes under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 

Together, these nursing degree requirements ensure you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice, showcase your professional growth, and meet the BSN competencies without additional facility-based hours.

Yes—an unencumbered RN license in the U.S. or Canada is required to enroll in the RN to BSN program.

Absolutely—the RN to BSN curriculum is delivered in asynchronous eight-week terms, so you choose when to complete lectures, readings, and assignments around your shift schedule. 

We  prioritize meaningful connections in our online RN to BSN program by organizing you into small virtual cohorts of up to 20 peers, so that faculty get to know you personally and can tailor support. 

Our learning platform also features discussion boards and group project spaces, encouraging peer collaboration on assignments and evidence-based practice scenarios. 

Nursing faculty maintain regular virtual office hours, and you can schedule one-on-one video conferences or phone calls for additional guidance. These structured touchpoints, combined with prompt feedback on papers and presentations, ensure you stay connected to your instructors and classmates throughout your BSN journey.

BSN-prepared RNs open the door to a wider array of advanced roles and leadership opportunities within healthcare. By deepening your clinical knowledge and leadership skills, you become a stronger candidate for positions that influence patient outcomes, care delivery processes, and team performance. 

Many employers now list a BSN degree as the minimum requirement for promotions, so earning your degree can help accelerate your nursing career trajectory. Common pathways include:

• Charge Nurse or Unit Coordinator – Oversee daily operations on nursing units, mentor staff, and ensure quality patient care
• Case Manager or Care Coordinator – Manage complex patient care plans across multiple settings, working closely with interdisciplinary teams
• Clinical Nurse Educator – Develop and deliver training programs for new nurses and support ongoing staff development
• Quality Improvement Specialist – Lead initiatives to enhance safety, reduce readmissions, and streamline clinical workflows
• Nurse Administrator or Supervisor – Take on managerial responsibilities such as staffing, budgeting, and policy implementation

Each of these roles not only comes with increased responsibility and autonomy but often offers commensurate salary growth and a clearer path into senior management and nurse executive positions.