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Education

RN to BSN

Designed to achieve your ultimate goal of becoming a BSN-prepared nurse. Your education & the curriculum at the UNM College of Nursing ensure that you will be prepared – more than prepared – you will thrive.

Your Education

Curriculum

Combining evidence-based practice with the latest technologies, our online RN to BSN degree completion program is identical to the traditional degree—but with flexibility that allows you to continue working.

For a listing of the comprehensive degree requirements, please see the Program of Study.

You will spend 8 weeks in each nursing course and complete a total of 30 credits of nursing courses.

UNM Core Curriculum (25 credits)

UNM Core Curriculum Worksheet (pdf)

UNM College of Nursing Required (10 credits)

ENGL 1120: English Comp II (also required in UNM Core) (3 credits - 8 or 16 weeks)
NURS 241: Pathophysiology for Nursing Professionals (4 credits - 8 weeks)
MATH 1350: Introduction to Statistics (3 credits - 8 or 16 weeks)

RN to BSN Completion Track (24 credits)

NURS 301: Professional Communication (1 credit - 8 weeks)
NURS 302: Advancement of Professional Nursing (2 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 404: Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 406: Nursing in the Community (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 408: Leadership and Management (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 409: Health Policy, Economics, and Systems (3 credits - 8 weeks)
NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health (3 credits - 8 weeks)

Upper Nursing Electives (6 credits)

Students work with their academic advisors to select appropriate elective courses.

Note: UNM Nursing Courses Numbered 300-499 will be charged at the RN to BSN tuition rate. UNM Non-Nursing Courses Numbered 300-499 will be charged Main Campus Resident/Non-Resident Tuition Rates.

Lower Electives (55 credits)

Students will work with their academic advisors to select appropriate elective courses.

Lower Electives include ADN and previous transferable coursework not utilized in Core.

Posted RN to BSN tuition rates and program credit hours refer to upper-division nursing courses only. Students must complete any outstanding general education requirements and nursing core courses, for a total of 120 hours, to graduate. Students who complete these additional requirements at UNM will be charged Main Campus Resident/Non-Resident Tuition Rates. Contact your UNM RN to BSN advisor for details. Please note that payment plans are not an option for RN to BSN students.

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Your Objectives

In our program, you will meet the following objectives:

Engage in lifelong learning to maximize high-quality nursing care through increased understanding of human responses to health and illnesses
Apply evidence-based practice in nursing care
Provide culturally appropriate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals, families and communities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve the quality of health care
Apply leadership principles in varied professional nursing practice roles
Apply critical thinking in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards for professional nursing practice
Incorporate appropriate technologic advances into high-quality nursing care

Ensuring Your Success

We are dedicated to your education and providing ongoing support for all of our students. That is why we have Student Success Coordinators. We offer services to individual students and small groups.

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Application Deadlines

There's no better time to begin your RN to BSN degree than now. We offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can start when it's most convenient for you. Upcoming dates:

Spring 1 application deadline: January 1^st

Spring 2 application deadline: March 1^st

Summer application deadline: May 15^th

Fall 1 application deadline: August 1^st

Fall 2 application deadline: October 1^st

The admissions team considers all verified applications received by the deadline.

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Meet our Alumni

Hear from UNM College of Nursing’s RN to BSN alumni about their experiences as part of the Lobo Nurse pack and beyond.

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FAQ's

There is a lot of information to consider as you prepare to apply to our RN to BSN program. We know you have questions. We have answers.

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Why RN to BSN?

Going back to school for your RN to BSN Degree is a big decision. Learn why UNM is the right place for you.

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RN to BSN Admissions Contact

Office of Admissions & Recruitment

College of Nursing
Building 235, Suite 255
505-272-4721

HSC-CON-Admissions@salud.unm.edu

RN to BSN Program Director, Clinician Educator, Assistant Professor

Victoria Yu, DNP, JD, RN