{"id":6435,"date":"2025-09-18T14:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6435"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:49:06","slug":"nursing-rn-to-bsn-online","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-rn-to-bsn-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing RN to BSN (Online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Nursing RN to BSN (Online)<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bsn\">BSN<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031318_nursing-rn-to-bsn-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031318_nursing-rn-to-bsn-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student uses a laptop in a lounge in front of a large window overlooking the main quad in winter\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Want to stay competitive as a nurse? Montclair\u2019s flexible online RN to BSN program is designed to help working registered nurses level up their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Take Your Career to the Next Level With a BSN:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhance Your Nursing Practice:<\/strong> Build on your existing experience and strengthen essential skills in critical thinking, leadership, communication, and evidence-based practice \u2014 all of which contribute to safer, higher-quality patient outcomes. You&#8217;ll also learn how to manage emerging healthcare technologies to improve care delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare for Expanded Roles:<\/strong> Graduates of Montclair\u2019s RN to BSN program are equipped to collaborate with and lead trans-professional teams, communicate effectively across healthcare and community settings, and advocate for diversity, social justice, and health equity in their work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore Careers Beyond the Bedside:<\/strong> A BSN opens doors to high-paying non-clinical roles in administration, research, leadership, pharmaceutical sales, and legal nurse consulting \u2014 allowing you to use your expertise in new and impactful ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose between an accelerated or self-paced format to earn your degree on your own schedule. Transfer credits from your associate\u2019s degree or diploma, and receive 30 credits for passing the NCLEX-RN \u2014 helping you graduate even faster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/ugonline\" target=\"_blank\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=online\">Online<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Start Date<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/montclair-online-program-calendar\/\">Fall & Spring<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=nurs\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/ccne-seal.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The baccalaureate degree program in nursing\/master\u2019s degree program in nursing at ÌÇÐÄvlog is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, <a href=\"tel:202-887-6791\">202-887-6791<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s RN to BSN program is one of the most flexible in New Jersey \u2014 built with busy, working nurses in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Online Classes<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>All courses in the RN to BSN program are fully online and asynchronous, giving you the freedom to learn when and where it works best for you. Whether you\u2019re balancing work, family, or both, you\u2019ll have 24\/7 access to course materials, lectures, and assignments \u2014 so you can stay on track without sacrificing your schedule.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/nursing-rn-bsn\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">In-person Clinical Hours<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>In addition to online coursework, students complete 90 in-person clinical practicum hours. These hours offer vital hands-on experience and help you apply what you\u2019re learning in real-world settings. In many cases, you may be able to complete them at your current place of employment \u2014 making the program even more convenient for working nurses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Course: Integration Practicum (NURS 440)<\/h2>\n<p>In Integration Practicum, you\u2019ll work closely with a clinical mentor to practice leadership, apply evidence-based care, and sharpen your communication and decision-making skills. This course helps you synthesize what you\u2019ve learned throughout the BSN program and prove you\u2019re ready to lead in real healthcare settings.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the final step in the RN to BSN journey \u2014 a chance to pull everything together and put your advanced nursing skills into action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Transfer Credit Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>If you earned your associate degree or diploma from an accredited institution, you may transfer <strong>general education, prerequisite science, and pre-licensure nursing courses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also be awarded <strong>30 competency credits<\/strong> for passing the NCLEX-RN.<\/p>\n<p>You may also transfer a <strong>3-credit statistics course<\/strong> completed within the past five years at an accredited institution.<\/p>\n<p>The final <strong>27\u201330 credits <\/strong>must be earned at Montclair.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost &amp; Financial Aid<\/h2>\n<p>As a public institution, Montclair offers one of the most affordable nursing programs in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Nursing proudly partners with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, and St. Joseph\u2019s University Medical Center to provide a <strong>20% tuition discount<\/strong> for eligible employees enrolled in Montclair\u2019s RN to BSN program.<\/p>\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>To apply to Montclair\u2019s RN to BSN program, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <strong>online application<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Submit <strong>official transcripts<\/strong> from all colleges attended<\/li>\n<li>Be a graduate of an accredited associate degree or diploma program with a <strong>minimum 2.5 overall GPA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hold an active <strong>RN license in New Jersey<\/strong> in good standing \u2014 or be eligible for NJ licensure as a new graduate*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Nursing students currently completing their associate degree or diploma may apply, as long as they will finish before the first day of classes at Montclair. These students must pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> within six months of starting the program.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<h2>Among the Nation&#8217;s Best Online Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/h2>\n<p>For the first time, Montclair&#8217;s online bachelor&#8217;s degrees have been ranked among the top programs in the country in the 2026 U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Online Programs rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BOP01-BACH-Overall-2026_OL-copy.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BOP01-BACH-Overall-2026_OL-copy.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Emblem for Best Online Bachelor&apos;s Programs from U.S. News and World Report\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? Find the right contact below.<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with our enrollment teams for personalized guidance on admission requirements, the application process, key dates, and your next steps toward enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the Online Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for fully online programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:discover@enroll.montclair.edu\">discover@enroll.montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-658-4535\">973-658-4535<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the School of Nursing<\/p>Get in contact with the School of Nursing for course planning, electives and faculty guidance.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:nursing@montclair.edu\">nursing@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-3654\">973-655-3654<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The School of Nursing, Room 371<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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