Utica College

Programme overview

Utica University's RN to BSN is a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The curriculum emphasizes leadership/management, population health and clinical decision‑making and includes required practice experience completed in the student’s local area. Class sizes are small and instruction is delivered by faculty with clinical experience. The program accepts transfer credit (up to 90 credits from four‑year institutions or 60 from two‑year institutions) and lists a program range of 31–61 credit hours; cost per credit is $295.

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on nursing leadership and management, communication, decision‑making and critical thinking, and population health. Students complete online coursework paired with required local practice experiences that emphasize leadership/management roles and population health application.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or have completed a diploma nursing program and have earned credits from a regionally accredited institution (the program notes a 57‑credit threshold in admissions materials). The program is designed for licensed RNs seeking to finish a BSN; up to 90 transfer credits may be applied.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for leadership and managerial roles that draw on enhanced critical thinking, communication and decision‑making skills. Job pathways highlighted include clinical nurse manager, nursing manager and nursing director. The program materials note that many in‑demand specialties (for example, informatics, management, oncology and perioperative nursing) increasingly prefer or require BSN preparation and position the BSN as the first step toward graduate study such as an MSN.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Utica states scholarships are not available specifically for the online RN to BSN, but students can pursue third‑party scholarships. The university recommends completing the FAFSA (Utica’s FAFSA code is 002883), exploring private loans such as Sallie Mae, and reviewing military benefits; Utica also offers a 10% tuition discount for veterans, reservists and their spouses. Contact the university for current financing options.