RN to B.S. in Nursing for VCU Health Employees
Six-semester part-time, online program
The RN to B.S. program prepares graduates for general practice in acute care, community-based and other settings with diverse populations. This program is an option for licensed registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree from a college or university with institutional 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
- Tuition benefit and application fee reimbursement through VCU Health
- Dedicated professional academic advisor for employees
- Ranked #39 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, placing it in the top 6% of all undergraduate nursing programs nationwide
Application Info
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | Ongoing |
- Obtain unofficial college transcripts for any colleges attended (even for non-nursing courses) to ensure you meet admission requirements.
- Complete the screening form.
- 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
In the RN to B.S. in nursing program, you will advance your practice, deepen your nursing knowledge and be well-prepared to care for individuals of all ages and their families.
The links below are to entries in VCU Bulletin, the official source for course and academic program information.
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.
- $135 application 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