Our RN-BS Online Program is the perfect next step for registered nurses and associate degree nursing students ready to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Our BSN completion program is 100% online, asynchronous and offers courses in 5, 7, 10, and 15-week formats; with multiple start dates, you can build a schedule that works for you. You’ll benefit from affordable tuition and supportive faculty and advisors who are here to help you succeed. An active, unencumbered/ unrestricted RN license or concurrent enrollment in an accredited ADN program is required for admission.
Got questions about applying or the program in general?
Join us for one (or both!) of these upcoming events:
Info Session – September 21st, 11:00 AM MST
Get your questions answered live by our team.
Free App Day – October 21st, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM MST
Bring your application materials, and get hands-on help from Academic Advisors, Financial Aid, and Admissions Counselors — all in one session.
Sign up for either event and get an application fee waiver code, so applying costs you nothing.
Admissions Information
We are now accepting applications for Spring 2027!
Review the application process
Contact our advising staff at RNBS@BoiseState.edu to learn more!
Flexible and Individualized Options
- Multiple admissions start dates with 5, 7, 10, and 15-week courses
- Finish in as little as 12 months
- “Study at home, but not alone”
Online Vulnerable Populations Certificate
Explore the CertificateWhy RN-BS Online at Boise State?
Affordable tuition
The average cost to complete the entire program is between $12-13,000. Plus, there is no out-of-state tuition!
Dual Enrollment
Start the RN-BS Online while you are completing your RN program and finish in as little as 1 semester after passing NCLEX (the average is 2-3 semesters for working RNs).
100% online, 100% here for you
Our online program is relationship-driven and individualized, offering direct support from expert faculty and advisors. It’s more than just online—it’s a holistic learning experience.
Flexible schedule
Our program accommodates working nurses, and we offer flexible scheduling so you can create a plan for completion based on your personal commitments. Courses taken prior to admission do not age out so you can complete the program at your own pace.
Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
Clinical Judgement
Integrate evidence and clinical judgment to deliver quality, person-centered care for individuals, families, and populations.