RN to BSN Program Information
Linfield's flexible online RN to BSN program is designed for working nurses
The community-centered curriculum focuses on registered nurses becoming leaders in their community with an emphasis on social justice, diversity, multicultural awareness, collaboration, vulnerable populations and health promotion.
About the curriculum
To earn your BSN with Linfield, 125-semester credits are required.
- You are required to complete all of the RN to BSN prerequisites and the majority of Linfield Curriculum (the University's general education requirements) before enrolling in the RN to BSN major courses.
- You are awarded 31 credits for prior learning after successfully completing the first course in the major.
- You will have the support of an Academic Advisor to assist in developing your academic plan.
Here's a breakdown of major courses taken by semester:
| Semester One | Transition to Professional Nursing | 6 credits |
| Semester Two | Professional Communication in Healthcare | 3 credits |
| Evidence-based Nursing | 3 credits | |
| Semester Three | Population-based Nursing | 3 credits |
| Nursing Leadership | 3 credits | |
| Semester Four | Integrated Experiential Learning | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 24 credits |
Clinical experience
In addition to your online course work, you will complete your clinical hours through a service-learning project during your last semester.
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Take the next steps
Request more information, schedule a meeting with an admission counselor or ask to have an unofficial evaluation or your transcripts. We are here to help!
Joanna Monaco
Assistant Director of Admission for Nursing Recruitment
503-413-6844
jmonaco@linfield.edu
Assistant Director of Admission for Nursing Recruitment
503-413-6844
jmonaco@linfield.edu