If you are already licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States, you can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completely online through Fort Hays State University. Graduating with a BSN degree opens doors to more and better career options and additional management responsibilities. The BSN also prepares you for graduate nursing study.

The RN-to-BSN degree program is designed to be flexible enough to meet your busy schedule as a working professional. With this program, you can receive credit for prior educational experience, attend the clinical course in your local area, and finish in one year after you meet all prerequisite and general education requirements.

FHSU is a leader in nursing education and offers a program that is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE). CCNE is a national, autonomous accreditation agency, officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, which ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs.

Program Requirements Overview - Associate Degree RNs

Basic Studies	12 credit hours
Humanities Studies	12 credit hours
Natural Sciences and Math	9 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Studies	12 credit hours
Prerequisite Nursing Studies	16 credit hours
Nursing Studies	24 credit hours
Advance Standing Credit	33 credit hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE	118 hours

 

Program Requirements Overview - Diploma Degree RNs

Foundation Studies	18 credit hours
International Studies	6 credit hours
Integrative Studies	3 credit hours
Humanities Studies	9 credit hours
Natural Sciences and Math	10 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Studies	9 credit hours
Prerequisite Nursing Studies	16 credit hours
Nursing Studies	24 credit hours
Advanced Standing Credit	33 credit hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE	128 hours