Nursing Education for the RN
The School of Nursing offers two programs for nurses who are already licensed and do not hold a baccalaureate in nursing degree. The baccalaureate degree program provides RNs with the opportunity to complete their undergraduate professional nursing education. For RNs who know that graduate education is a goal and want to pursue a BSN and a Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in Health Services Administration, the School offers an RN to MSN program.
Think you may be interested? Take the first step and complete an unofficial transcript evaluation today! Cost is free and results mailed quickly. An advisor will follow up with you to discuss your personal curriculum plan. See directions below.
RN to BSN
The baccalaureate degree for the registered nurse program offers licensed registered nurses the opportunity to complete their professional nursing education. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing after completion of 120 credits of prescribed coursework. Sample progression plans available upon request.
- 60 Transferable Non Nursing Credits
- 30 Credits of Baccalaureate Level Nursing (including an 84 hour practicum)
- 30 Credits awarded for your current RN Licensure
*A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required of all previously attended Colleges
The innovative program is designed to build on basic nursing knowledge, enhancing nursing practice in an increasingly complex society. The RN to BSN major is offered 100% online.
RN to MSN
The RN to MSN major is an innovative program that is offered 100% online & clinical requirements are completed local to the student. Students complete 134-138 credits of prescribed coursework; clinical education is focused on adult health, nursing of children, and health services administration. Sample progression plans available upon request.
- 60 Transferable Non Nursing Credits
- 44-47 Credits of Baccalaureate & Masters Level Nursing
- 30 Credits awarded for your current RN Licensure
*A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required of all previously attended colleges
The degree requirements culminate in a concurrent BSN and MSN awarded upon completion of the program.
RN to MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist Curriculum >
Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Your results will be mailed to you in 2-3 weeks & the School of Nursing advisor will follow up with you at that time.
Directions
Obtain official (preferred) or unofficial copies of all previous college transcripts. Print this form Click here and send it along with your transcripts (fax or mail) to:
UD Online
850 Library Avenue, Suite 200
Division of Professional and Continuing Studies
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19711
Attention: Counselor
(302) 831-2789 fax
Resources:
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Out of state students may participate in the program through affiliated worksites (hospitals & community colleges) for a discounted tuition. http://www.pcs.udel.edu/info/tuition.html & http://www.pcs.udel.edu/udonline/registration/site.html
- Questions about course registration, online course catalog, academic calendar, test taking procedures, and more about UD Online
RN to BSN/RN to MSN Student Handbook (Word)
if a School of Nursing advisor has suggested you apply to the program,
please click here for those instructions.
For worksite information, visitation and advisement, contact:
Anne DeCaire, BSN, RN
Recruitment Officer
University of Delaware
School of Nursing
(302) 831-0442 phone
Transfer Credit Equivalency Search
** The University requires a minimum grade of C for all transfer credit
Use this link to help you determine transferability of courses
