RN to B.S. in Nursing for VCU Health Employees
32-credit online program
The R.N. to B.S. program builds on nurses’ existing experiences to expand their expertise by enhancing their ability to lead and provide exceptional care. This program is an option for licensed registered nurses with an associate degree from a college or university with regional accreditation. Graduates earn a B.S. in nursing.
Get Started
To begin the guaranteed admissions process, complete this form.
- Guaranteed admission for VCU Health employees who have graduated from a diploma or associate degree program in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed admission requirements
- Tuition benefit and application fee reimbursement through VCU Health
- Dedicated professional academic advisor
- Guaranteed admission to any VCU nursing graduate program, as long as you meet the admission requirements and there is space available
Application Info
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | Ongoing |
- Complete the screening form
- Upload unofficial college transcripts from any colleges and universities attended (including non-nursing courses)
- Once we have screened your transcripts, we will email you the link for applying to the program
We're here to help! Contact us at VCU_Nurse@vcu.edu with your admissions questions.
Review the functional and technical standards required for participation in the academic programs of the School of Nursing.
Prospective students with a conviction showing on their criminal history record may not be eligible to participate in clinical experiences at selected sites. This may impact the student’s ability to successfully complete program requirements. Applicants with a criminal history record are advised to review eligibility and licensure requirements for states in which they may seek employment (see Virginia eligibility requirements).
Program Details
Through the R.N. to B.S. program, you’ll deepen your knowledge, enhance your practice and emerge fully prepared to deliver evidence-based care to individuals and families at every stage of life.
The links below are to entries in VCU Bulletin, the official source for course and academic program information.
Admission Requirements
Review all required prerequisite courses, supporting documents and other admissions criteria.
Degree Requirements
Review the list of courses that will make up your nursing degree.
Plan of Study
View a sample plan of the courses you will take (individual plans may differ).
Financial Info
VCU Health offers its employees reimbursement of the application fee and a discount on tuition for this program. Financial aid and scholarships are also available to fill in the gaps.
- $60 NursingCAS fee (reimbursable through Workday for VCU Health employees)
- $75 CAS residency form fee (reimbursable through Workday for VCU Health employees)
- VCU tuition and fee calculator
- Additional School of Nursing costs
- VCU Health tuition benefit (contact your supervisor or VCU Health Human Resources for details)
- Application fee reimbursable through Workday
- Financial aid
- Scholarships
- VCU Health Human Resources: LaKishah White, lakishah.white@vcuhealth.org
- Financial aid: Nicole Abdul, nabdul@vcu.edu, (804) 828-6669
- Scholarships: sonschol@vcu.edu