Jessie Chenier ’17
“Don’t doubt yourself. A lot of people can come up with any excuse not to instill a change in their lives. If you can break that cycle and apply to the RN-BSN program, you can still live your life the way you’re living it, and further your education, too.”
Jessie Chenier ’17
RN-BSN program at Mount Wachusett Community College
RN-BSN Degree Completion
The RN-BSN degree completion program at Elms College is an accelerated, affordable, 12-15 month program designed to advance your nursing career. The program is available online and at three locations for face-to-face courses. We have individualized advising and a cohort model so you progress through the program with peers in a supportive group.
Elms College nursing students develop the communication skills and the critical thinking ability that prepares them to drive change in healthcare and make important contributions to patient safety and quality care.
Professional, Experienced Faculty
The Elms College RN-BSN program is taught by dedicated faculty with over 40 years of experience in educating RNs from the bedside to the boardroom.
CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Elms College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Face-to-Face and Online Options
Face-to-Face
- Elms College main campus — Chicopee, MA
- Quinsigamond Community College — Worcester, MA
- Berkshire Health Systems — Pittsfield, MA
Online
- The RN-BSN program is offered online following the same courses, requirements, and opportunities as the face-to-face program.
For tuition and per credit pricing information click here.
Quick Info
- Accelerated 12-15 month program
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Only 30 required Elms College credits
- 6 graduate credits included
- RN-BSN-MSN path available
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the RN-BSN.
RN-BSN 15-Month Online Track
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3101 | NUR 311 | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
| NUR 2600 | NUR 260 | Professional Communication: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3XXX | Technology: Methods and Tools for Online Studies | 1 | |
| NUR 3102 | NUR 312 | Adult Health Assessment: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
| Any religion (REL) course | 3 | ||
| NUR 3207 | NUR 327 | Family Theory/Application: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3107 | NUR 317 | Genomics in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3400 | NUR 340 | Evidence-based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4405 | NUR 445 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4308 | NUR 438 | Quality & Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| Core courses as needed (HIS, ART) | 3 |
RN-BSN 12-Month Online Track
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3101 | NUR 311 | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
| NUR 2600 | NUR 260 | Professional Communication: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3XXX | Technology: Methods and Tools for Online Studies | 1 | |
| NUR 3102 | NUR 312 | Adult Health Assessment: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
| Any religion (REL) course | 3 | ||
| NUR 3207 | NUR 327 | Family Theory/Application: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3107 | NUR 317 | Genomics in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3400 | NUR 340 | Evidence-based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4405 | NUR 445 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4308 | NUR 438 | Quality & Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
RN-BSN Classroom Track
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3101 | NUR 311 | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
| NUR 2600 | NUR 260 | Professional Communication: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3102 | NUR 312 | Adult Health Assessment: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 3207 | NUR 327 | Family Theory/Application: PLA Eligible | 3 |
| NUR 3107 | NUR 317 | Genomics in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3400 | NUR 340 | Evidence-based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Any religion (REL) course | 3 | ||
| NUR 4308 | NUR 438 | Quality & Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 4405 | NUR 445 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |