RN to BSN Track

The RN to BSN track is for registered nurses (RNs) with an associates degree or diploma in nursing seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. All courses in the RN to BSN track are offered as online courses.

The RN to BSN program assists registered nurses to gain new knowledge regarding roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse in a rapidly changing health care environment and to build on their previous education. 

Graduates are prepared to apply for advanced degree programs.  Learning focuses on enhancement of critical thinking, scientific bases for decision making, and development of leadership qualities and skills. Faculty members strive to maximize each student's potential for professional development.

Our program offers a circular model and students can start at the beginning of any semester. For more information about the RN to BSN Course Plan, please click here.

Steps for Admission and Enrollment in the RN to BSN Track

• Set up an appointment with the Student Services Coordinator, Ms. Devin Cribb, in person or contact her through email. Transcripts will be reviewed during this meeting, so you will need to bring transcripts from each institution attended.
• The applicant will then communicate with the RN to BSN Program Coordinator to determine needed general elective courses, and develop an academic plan.
• Apply to Francis Marion University.
• Once admitted to FMU, the student must submit the required forms for the RN to BSN track before registering for classes.
  • A valid RN license
  • Completed health forms that will be distributed by the FMU Department of Nursing
  • 3 positive references

**Disclaimer:

RN to BSN earners who are Marlboro County Residents Only:

To be considered for a scholarship that originates from Marlboro County Hospital Board of Trustees you must be accepted into the program for Fall semester in by June 15^th (or Spring semester by December 15^th). Scholarship awards are variable each semester and never guaranteed.

General Education Requirements for those with an Associate's Degree in Nursing or diploma in Nursing:

All numbers listed below are Francis Marion course numbers. Course descriptions can be found in the FMU Catalog. Please reference the Transfer Guide to see if courses taken at South Carolina technical colleges transfer as needed courses.

• English 112
• English 200
• Speech Communication 101
• Political Science 101 or 103
• Social Science Elective
• Psychology 334**
• Literature
• History
• Art, Music, or Theatre 101
• Humanities Elective
• Math 111 or higher
• Math 134
• Chemistry 101
• Anatomy
• Microbiology
• Physiology

**RN to BSN students may take a social science elective in place of PSY 334.

Students who already have their RN license and a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, please contact Ms. Devin Cribb in Student Services.