Innovator in Nursing Education
The RN-BSN Track is offered to registered nurses who are graduates of an ACEN (formerly NLN) accredited associate degree or diploma program in nursing and leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. This track offers the RN student the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills needed for professional nursing practice in a wide variety of settings, and provides the educational foundation that is the basis for graduate study in nursing.
The program consists of 32 semester hours of nursing courses, allowing students to graduate within one calendar year of full-time study. Part-time study is also available, extending the program duration to two years.
RN-MSN option
Nurses admitted to the RN-BSN program can receive direct admissions to the MSN program at USC Upstate.
Earn your BSN in one Year
You can complete your BSN in one full calendar year. For more information, talk to your admission counselor or take a deep dive with the degree roadmap.
In-State Tuition for you
Online students for the RN-BSN track are charged in-state tuition no matter where they reside
learn more about the program!
The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the RN to BSN undergraduate degree, you will need 126 credit hours.
You can also reach out to your admissions counselor, who can assist you in your next steps.
Program Highlights
- Classes begin five times throughout the year
- Students have two options for attending class, 100% online or traditional classes at USC Upstate Greenville Campus
- RN-MSN option available
- Credit given for associate or diploma nursing courses
- RN-BSN courses can be completed in one calendar year
- Full-time or part-time options available
- Faculty with relevant clinical experience
- CCNE and SACS accredited
- Online students for the RN-BSN track are charged in-state tuition no matter where they reside
Two ways to earn your BSN
All classes are available either 100% online or one day a week at USC Upstate Greenville. USC Upstate faculty conduct all courses and hold office hours at the Greenville campus.
RN tO MSN – Online Pathway
The RN-MSN Pathway is a unique opportunity for the RN-BSN students to begin their pursuit of an MSN degree while completing the BSN degree at USC Upstate. Ask Admissions if this program is right for you.
- You will complete 26 credits outlined in the RN-BSN track.
- This excludes two special topics courses (6 credits)
- You will also complete 6 graduate credits for a total of 32 credit hours.
- After graduating with a BSN, you’ll pursue the MSN degree in one of our graduate programs. Your graduate courses (up to 6 credits) will apply toward the MSN degree.
Contact Information
For questions about your application status, please email admissions@uscupstate.edu.
For questions about the transcript evaluation, students can contact Trish Wade.
Mary Black College of Nursing
Health Education Complex
250 North Campus Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29303