* The RN-to-BSN Program is currently on inactive status for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Take your nursing career to the next level with our online RN-to-BSN program.
Research shows 79.6 percent of employers want BSN-prepared nurses. And lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors and positive outcomes are an outcome of nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level (AACN, Oct. 2017).
We understand that priorities often feel like barriers — family, time, work and finances. And we also know that furthering your education may seem difficult.
That's why we offer an affordable online RN-to-BSN program. You can earn up to 27 college credit hours based on prior learning. Combined with your associate's degree in nursing, you'll be 75 percent closer to graduating with your BSN.
You can earn your BSN within 18 months with as few as 33 credit hours with our accessible program. When you learn with us, you're not a number. You're treated as who you are — a human created in the divine image of God.
*Students who reside outside the state of Tennessee who are considering an online nursing program should contact the appropriate board of nursing in the state of residency to confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for online degree programs prior to beginning a course of study.
If the student moves from the state of Tennessee after admission to the program, continuation in the program will depend on the availability of the program within the new state where the student is physically present. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Lipscomb University School of Nursing of a change in physical residence.
We are a Christ-centered community seeking to equip and empower professional nurses for holistic, safe, compassionate, lifelong service to humankind.
End-of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Lipscomb University’s Post-licensure RN-to-BSN program will be able to:
Apply knowledge from nursing, liberal arts, natural and social sciences into the practice of professional nursing. (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) Domains 1,2,5)
Provide holistic, evidenced-based, person-focused care to diverse populations across the lifespan in a variety of contexts.(Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) Domains 2,4,5)
Collaborate with individuals, families and communities utilizing teaching and learning principles to promote, maintain and restore health. (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) Domains 3, 6)
Evaluate evidence to integrate into nursing practice (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) Domain 4)
Implement principles of quality and safety for both the care provider(s) and care recipient(s) (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) Domain 5, 8)
Communicate and collaborate with members of the healthcare team, consumers, & stakeholders to optimize the delivery of healthcare and utilization of resources within complex systems. (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) 6, 7)
Utilize information technology to guide decisions & communicate data to support clinical judgment (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) 5, 8)
Develop a professional nursing identity that reflects Lipscomb School of Nursing core values and the Christian faith (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) 9).
Participate in activities that support resilience, nursing expertise, & the development of leadership abilities. (Supports 2021 AACN BSN Essential(s) 9, 10)
Our partnership with the College of Professional Studies and the intentional integration of key leadership competencies guarantee that you'll be prepared from both a technical and an interpersonal standpoint. We designed our curriculum so that you can gain knowledge to lead, think critically and clinically reason. You'll be able to anticipate patient needs before their onset. Once you graduate from our program, you'll be fully equipped to serve with safe, effective, compassionate care.
You'll be able to problem solve, manage conflict, communicate effectively and build relationships. You'll understand how to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue. And you'll be able to maintain your drive and energy throughout your career.
Lipscomb is proud to offer a unique competency-based education model that allows you to earn course credit for the knowledge, skills and abilities you have developed over the years.
As a returning student, chances are you’ve learned quite a bit from the work and life experiences you have had since you left college, and there is simply no need to learn — or pay for —those skills again.
Through our competency-based education assessment, you can earn up to 27 hours of leadership curriculum required for your degree in a single day. That’s a potential savings of over $12,600, if you were to take those courses individually! Plus, you’ll be participating in a program with fellow nursing students that lets you earn credit for skills you already have in nursing leadership.
The Baccalaureate nursing program at Lipscomb University located in Nashville, TN is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation
1. Associate of Science in Nursing degree or equivalent (official transcripts required)
2. Unencumbered Registered Nursing License or eligibility to sit for NCLEX-RN exam (must pass exam prior to beginning coursework)
3. Submission of brief essay responses (on application form)
4. Submission of at least two professional letters of recommendation
5. Background check and drug screen
You must hold an Associate of Science in Nursing degree or the equivalent. You should have completed the list of prerequisite courses and earned a minimum grade of “C”. You must be a current Registered Nurse or be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN prior to starting the application.
You will be required to provide your Registered Nurse license number.
Please provide your official transcripts from each institution you attended. Your transcripts are utilized in your application review to determine your acceptance. Please allow up to four weeks for transcript delivery.
Send all official transcripts to
Lipscomb Online Admissions
One University Park Dr.
Nashville, TN 37204
Drug screen and background check: criminal background checks and drug screens are requirements for admission and must be completed with satisfactory results prior to admission to Lipscomb University School of Nursing and each year thereafter. Mandatory Drug Screen: Students attending clinical sites, in accordance with the affiliate’s internal policies, will be required to submit to a drug screen.
I was able to narrow down what my God-given gifts are and how to implement those in the workplace. What started out as a means to an end became life changing.
Abby King
Why Lipscomb Online?
Networking
Both our deeply connected faculty and our experiential learning opportunities offer a myriad of ways for you to form relationships with leaders in your chosen industry. These connections will serve and support you throughout your career.
Support
Enjoy all of the resources available to our traditional undergraduate students—completely online. Our expert faculty are fully accessible to you to provide one-on-one coaching, and with our online library database, you can work on the go.
Value
We offer several ways for you to receive college credit for both academic knowledge and life experiences. Earn credit by taking an exam, submitting a portfolio, accounting for military or professional training, and participating in our day-long behavioral assessment program.
