Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Degree Completion Sequence for RNs

School of Nursing

Nursing is a dynamic health care profession characterized by rapid and continuous change. In order for a nurse to maximize upon potential career opportunities as well as have the educational foundation for career advancement, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is needed. The Oakland University School of Nursing’s BSN Degree Completion Sequence offers registered nurses with an Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing the opportunity to earn a BSN degree in as few as 12 months.

Delivery Type: 100% online

Credit required/Time to completion: 32 credits - 12 months (full-time) or 20 months (part-time)

Cost of Degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $86,200

Projected National Job Growth: 12.9%

Career opportunities: Nurses can serve in specialty areas like ICU, emergency room and operating room nurses. Nurses are also prepared for roles such as charge nurses and nurse managers.

Who should apply: Registered nursing looking to maximize career potential with a bachelor’s degree.

Who is hiring OU grads: Corewell Heath, Henry Ford Health System, ProMedica, Trinity Health, Ascension, University of Michigan, McLaren Health Care and more.

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.