Southwestern

Adventist

University

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R.N. to B.S. Nursing

Our R.N. to B.S. in Nursing program is designed for R.N.s who want to grow their expertise and meet today’s industry standards.

ONLINE RN TO BS IN NURSING PROGRAM

Earn your B.S. Nursing online in just 40 weeks for $7,500.

Our R.N. to B.S. in Nursing program is designed for R.N.s who want to grow their expertise and meet today’s industry standards. Nurses with bachelor’s degrees have a competitive advantage, as well as a salary boost in today’s job market.

Take advantage of our flexible 8-week modules and reduced tuition. You can begin your education during fall, spring, or summer completely online in just 40 weeks for $250 per credit!  

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Program Admission Requirements

  • Completion of an associate degree or diploma program from an accredited college or university
  • Active, unencumbered R.N. license, or temporary R.N. permit, or R.N. licensure within 3 months of graduating from an A.D. or diploma program
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5
*R.N. licensure must be in the state(s) in which the student participates in any clinical learning experience. 

Your Career

An Online Degree in Nursing prepares you for one of the fastest-growing and most-in-demand career fields. We need great nurses now, more than ever. Research supports the increase in quality outcomes when nurses have a bachelor's degree (BSN) and many hospitals are hiring with a goal of all BSN nurses. 

Many of Southwestern's graduates work in Leadership and Management positions, Nursing Education, or specialty areas. Others have completed graduate programs and become Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, or Nurse Anesthetists. BSN graduates have greater opportunities for career advancement and expanded access to over 100 specialty nursing roles. 

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Professions

  • Staff Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Flight Nurse    
  • Critical Care Nurse    
  • Nurse Director    
  • Nurse Midwife
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Mental Health Clinician
  • Case Manager
  • Operating Room Nurse

SWAU Nursing Rankings 

SWAU nursing graduates exhibit NCLEX pass rates above the national average, which open doors for successful careers in leading organizations. 

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40

Average class size

88%

NCLEX pass rate in 2021

100%

Job placement post-graduation 2021

ABOUT SWAU

Personable Christian Education for More Than a Century

We believe in creating a rich, vibrant student experience, quality education, and above all, faith in God. For more than 125 years, Southwestern Adventist University has offered Christian education through knowledge, faith, and service. Our welcoming campus is in Keene, Texas, about 20 minutes south of Fort Worth, Texas.

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History, Faith, & Mission

The success of this bold and ambitious plan depends largely on the abundance of God’s blessings and on the hard-working and devoted staff, faculty, and administrators who are deeply committed to living out the University’s mission and faith.