While you are always welcome to visit the School of Nursing, the RN-BS Completion Track is 100% online. There is no time when you are required to be on the Boise State campus.
A 3-credit undergraduate statistics course must be taken during your first semester or prior to enrolling in the RN-BS program. Review options on meeting this requirement.
You will take two faculty mentored clinically based project courses that allow you to put what you are learning into practice. One project is community health oriented and the other is a leadership project. While these projects are clinically based and faculty mentored, you will not need a preceptor and there are no traditional clinical hours required to complete the program.
Yes. If you are currently enrolled in an associate degree program, you can enroll in pre-licensure RN-BS courses and concurrently work on your associate degree and bachelor’s degree. The pre-licensure courses may also be taken while your prepare for the NCLEX. However, you will need to pass the NCLEX before enrolling in any of the courses that require an RN license.
No. You can apply to the program and begin taking pre-licensure courses prior to sitting for the NCLEX. However, you will need to pass the NCLEX before enrolling in any courses that require the RN-license. View curriculum showing pre-licensure vs. license-required courses.
Fall semester typically begin in late August, spring semester begins in early January and summer semester starts in early May. There are some condensed courses that begin later in the semester. For exact start dates by term, please see the Boise State academic calendar.
The RN-BS is designed so that you can create a schedule that works for you. On average, RN-BS students enroll in 5-7 credits per semester and complete the program in 18 months by attending year-round. For students who dual enroll or who desire an accelerated schedule, the program can be completed in less time. There is no penalty for not completing the program within a prescribed time — if you prefer a slower pace, you can enroll in one class at a time or take summers off.
Each student chooses how many credits to take each semester based upon a careful evaluation of personal, family, and/or professional commitments. On average, students who are working full-time take 6-7 credits per semester (1-3 classes).
The average cost to complete the RN-BS Completion Track, including distance education fees, books, application fees, and fees for prior learning credits is approximately $12,120.
Students Dual Enrolled at College of Western Idaho and College of Southern Idaho are eligible to receive Financial Aid at Boise State University.
Students Dual Enrolled at other institutions are not eligible for financial aid if they are enrolled in two separate institutions in the same semester.
You will need a total of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boise State. Credits can be earned through a combination of transfer credits, credits for prior learning and a minimum of 30 credits earned from the RN-BS curriculum at Boise State, plus any other general education (core) courses required for graduation.
If you graduate(d) with an Associate of Science degree, from a regionally accredited school, you will meet Boise State’s general education requirements and will not need to take any non-nursing general education courses.
If you graduate(d) with an Associate of Applied Science or you are a Diploma Nurse, contact our RN-BS advisor for a preliminary evaluation of the credits that will transfer and a list of any general education courses required for graduation. Call 208-426-1727 or send your unofficial transcript(s) to rnbs@boisestate.edu.
Call 208-426-3589 or send your unofficial transcript(s) to rnbs@boisestate.edu. An advisor will provide you with a preliminary evaluation of the credits that will transfer and a list of any general education (core) courses required for graduation. Unofficial transcripts are reviewed for no additional charge, and there is no obligation to apply or enroll.