RN to BSN Program

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Coming Soon | 100% Online | Finish in as little as 12 months

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Alvin College is designed for RNs who are ready to complete their bachelor’s degree in a flexible online format. This is not a traditional four-year pre-licensure BSN program. Students must already hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing to apply.

This program can be completed in as little as 12 months once nursing coursework begins and is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance school with work and family. You will explore evidence-based practice, community and population health, quality improvement, informatics, healthcare policy and professional nursing leadership with assignments designed to connect to real healthcare settings.

Whether your goal is career advancement, preparing for leadership opportunities or building a stronger foundation for graduate study, the RN to BSN pathway can help you get there.

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Upcoming Application Period for Spring 2027
October 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026

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Program applications may only be submitted during the application period. You may apply for admission to the college before the nursing application period. If your nursing application submission is successful, you will receive a "form successfully submitted" email.

After your application is reviewed by the nursing program, you will receive a second notification email. Return to your ConexED student dashboard to view your application and milestones or upload additional documents. Milestone completion will be approved by the nursing program to verify application steps have been completed or required documents have been received.

It is important that you verify your application was submitted and transcripts or other items were received before the application deadline.

For more information about the application process, click here.

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Career Opportunities

An RN to BSN degree can help you move beyond where you are today and into roles that increasingly prefer or require a bachelor’s credential. Graduates often pursue advancement into leadership pathways such as charge nurse roles and entry-level management tracks, as well as systems-focused opportunities in case management, care coordination, quality improvement, patient safety, utilization review and community or population health. Many nurses also use the BSN as preparation for graduate education and expanded professional options over time.

Career Data

Why Alvin College?

Alvin College offers a practical and student-focused path for working nurses who want to finish their bachelor’s degree without relocating or stepping away from their careers. With coursework delivered 100% online, you can continue working while building the skills that matter in today’s healthcare environment, including leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. The program is structured to help you stay on track, supported by faculty who understand the demands of nursing schedules. The result is a degree that helps you stay competitive and finish with real momentum in as little as 12 months.

Curriculum Guide

RN to BSN Program Curriculum Course Catalog

Application deadlines are still to be determined pending final program approval.

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