I’m a Registered Nurse. When can I start?
Registered nurses may register for classes immediately upon admission and completion of the RN-BS online orientation. Apply online today.
I’m an ADN student. When can I start?
If you are a current nursing student who has completed the first two terms of your associate degree in nursing (ADN) program at a regionally accredited college, you can dual enroll in online RN-BS courses at Boise State while you complete your ADN. View dual enrollment and prerequisite information.
Courses available for dual enrollment may also be taken if you are an ADN graduate preparing for the NCLEX.
Flexible Schedules
On average, working registered nurses who attend year-round, complete the RN-BS program in 18 months by taking 5-7 credits each semester. However, we invite you to create a program that works best for you. You can choose to:
- Attend part-time or full-time.
- Dual enroll while completing your ADN or wait to begin until you pass the NCLEX.
- Enroll year-round or take summers off.
- Slow the pace by taking one class per semester.
- Accelerate completion and finish in 12 months.
- Take a semester off when needed.
Sample Schedule
This sample schedule shows a path to completion in five semesters (18 months if attending year-round). We invite you to consult with an RN-BS advisor to personalize your plan.
Prerequisite Requirement: An eligible 3-credit statistics course must be transferred in or taken during your first semester of enrollment in RN-BS courses. View prerequisite information.
| Semester | Course | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | *NURS-RN 350 | Professional Transitions in Nursing | 3 Credits |
| *NURS-RN 392 | Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 Credits | |
| Semester 2 | *NURS-RN 428 | Nursing Roles in Healthy Aging | 2 Credits |
| *NURS-RN 430 | Pick one topic: Palliative Care or Child Maltreatment and Healthcare | 1 Credit | |
| *NURS-RN 422 | Care Coordination and Resource Management | 3 Credits | |
| Semester 3 | NURS-RN 416 | Community and Population Health Nursing | 3 Credits |
| NURS-RN 417 | Community and Population Health Nursing Lab | 3 Credits | |
| Semester 4 | NURS-RN 424 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3 Credits |
| NURS-RN 425 | Nursing Leadership and Management Lab | 2 Credits | |
| *Nursing Elective | Choose one course from table below | ||
| Semester 5 | NURS-RN 420 | Policy, Power, and Voice | 3 Credits |
| NURS-RN 432 | Preparing for Graduate Education and Advanced Practice | 2 Credits | |
| HLTH 400 | Interprofessional Capstone Course | 1 Credit | |
| Total Credits | 30 Credits | ||
| These courses are available for dual enrollment while enrolled in the last year of an ADN program and can be taken by ADN graduates who are preparing for the NCLEX. | |||
| Electives | *NURS-RN 306 | E-Learning Preparation for the RN | 1 Credit |
| *NURS-RN 434 | Preparation for a Financially Savvy Career and Retirement | 1 Credit | |
| *NURS-RN 496 | Independent Study Elective (Consult Advisor) | 1 Credit | |