RN-to-BSN Program
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
Do you have an Associate Degree in Nursing?
Elevate your expertise by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from University of Detroit Mercy. Lectures are offered 100% online.
Students with an associate’s degree in nursing work with an advisor to create a personalized plan that fits their busy life. This program gives you the education, hands-on training and skills needed to achieve a high- paying career as a BSN-prepared registered nurse.
Interested? Join us for an online information session.
Flexible to Fit Your Schedule. We know you're busy. That's why our RN-BSN program is flexible to help you balance your education, career and personal obligations. You can choose to enroll in classes full-time or part-time.
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Virtual Courses |
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Free Remote Tutoring and Writing Support |
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Classes are seven weeks in length. The program is 30 credits or 11 classes. |
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Full-time students could complete the program and receive their BSN in as little as 12 months, while part-time students may be able to complete the program in 24 months. |
Onsite RN-BSN Completion Courses
30 credits/11 classes
| NUR 2351 (3) | Transitions into Professional Practice in the Mercy & Jesuit Traditions |
| NUR 3256 (3) | Leadership in Nursing Practice |
| NUR 2120 (3) | Nursing Informatics |
| NUR 4226 (3) | Applied Statistics for Nursing |
| NUR 4500 (3) | Nursing Research & Practice |
| HLH 2550 (3) | Population Health & Epidemiology |
| ETH 3580 (3) | Health Care Ethics |
| NUR 4241 (3) | Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice |
| NUR 4246 (1) | Integration Seminar for BSN Completion |
| NUR 4300 (3) | Community Health Nursing |
| NUR 4350 (2) | Community Health Nursing & Practicum |
Nursing Supportive Core Classes (fulfilled by MTA)
| BIO 2300 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
| BIO 2310 | Anatomy & Physiology Lab |
| BIO 2320 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
| BIO 2330 | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
| CHM 100 | or higher Chemistry |
| PYC 1000 | Intro to Psychology |
| SOC 1000 | Intro Sociology |
| 3 Credit | Science Elective |
Minimum credits to be earned at Detroit Mercy: 30
Licensure credit awarded: 46
Maximum transferrable credits: 96 (Community college, and licensure credit combined)
Total required credits for a BSN: 126
Program Requirements
University of Detroit Mercy’s CCNE accredited BSN is 30 credits, or 11 classes once students have satisfied all Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements.
* One class is a hands-on in-person community clinical experience that helps you apply what you learn in class to an experiential opportunity.
Students interested in this program should check with their Community College adviser on MTA requirements which include English, Humanities/Fine Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. To satisfy requirements for the BSN Completion program, students must satisfy the MTA at their Community College, and specifically take a Sociology course for one of the two Social Sciences requirements and a Chemistry course for one of the two Sciences requirements.
Students applying to the RN-BSN track must be admitted to the MSON and meet University requirements that includes an overall GPA of 2.5. The RN-BSN track has been designed for the registered nurse and successful completion of the associate degree or diploma is required. Students must hold licensure as a registered nurse for unconditional admission and successful completion of the NCLEX® is required to be granted 46-licensure credits toward the baccalaureate.
How to prepare for your BSN:
Balancing work and life as a new RN while continuing your education is vital. We have planned to assist you with student support from our Office of Student Success/Inclusive Excellence and Wellness Center. BSN curriculum is more focused on population health, writing, and statistical information that is meaningful to your nursing practice. We have planned to offer you access to free tutoring and writing support. Apply today!
"With UDM's flexible program, I am able to maintain focus on my new career while still meeting my educational goals and deadlines as a full-time student. I have been impressed with the support and encouragement I've received from the faculty, and truly believe that obtaining my BSN from Detroit Mercy will round out my nursing education and give me additional tools that I need to succeed as a new nurse."
— Amber Wirth, RN