Online RN-BS Program

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in conjunction with the Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education, offers an online Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing for Registered Nurses. The online format maximizes accessibility and convenience for highly motivated, independent professionals. Although most course activities are completed online, in the student’s place of employment or in the community, students are encouraged to attend an on-campus orientation prior to beginning the online nursing courses. In addition, four hours of on-campus time is requested during the NU 361 Health Assessment and Promotion. Students from out of state may contact the program office to discuss arrangements for completing these requirements off-campus.

Once students begin the nursing courses, they proceed through the program in a cohort for five semesters. Nursing courses are taught online in the summer, fall and spring sessions. The non-nursing general education and elective requirements may be satisfied by courses offered through the Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education, if available, or (with prior approval) another accredited college or university.

This program is administered through the Division of Continuing, Corporate, and Distance Education (CCDE).

Registered Nurses - Interested In Learning More about the Online RN-BS Program?

Online RN-BSN Information Sessions will be held on the following dates beginning at 5:00 p.m. 

2008                                        Location

September 10, 2008                 Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3540

October 8, 2008                      Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3540

November 12, 2008                 Science Building, 2nd Floor, CNHS*

December 10, 2008                 Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Room 354

*CNHS=College of Nursing and Health Sciences

If you would like to register for an Information Session, please email RSVP.cnhs@umb.edu.  Please provide your name, email address, mailing address, and the date you would like to attend. 

The Information Sessions will be held in the locations listed above. If there is a change to the location, please visit the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Science Building, 2nd Floor for the correct location. For directions to UMass Boston, please visit Department of Parking and Transportation - University of Massachusetts Boston. 

If you have any questions regarding the program, please call (617) 287-7500. Please reserve any program specific or academic questions for the Information Session.