Nursing (RN to BSN and Co-enrollment Programs)
Program Summary
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Credits: 120 total
Degree: BSN
Accreditation: CCNE
College/School: College of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
The RN to BSN program allows registered nurses to progress quickly through the BSN program while meeting the objectives of the undergraduate curriculum. RNs can complete the BSN program in as little as two semesters.
The Co-enrollment BSN program allows students to begin taking online classes toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science nursing degree (AAS-Nursing) program at a partner Virginia community college. Applicants can earn their BSN in as little as one-semester after completing the AAS-Nursing degree and obtaining their RN license.
Both programs are 10 courses (30 credit hours), completely online, and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Course offerings vary by term and are typically offered in a 7-week format, so students are expected to plan accordingly. Courses include research, leadership and management, and health assessment.
Careers
The BSN degree is becoming the entry-to-practice degree and is already required in several clinical settings such as community and public health. The BSN is also required for nurses considering advanced degrees such as the MSN, DNP, or PhD.
There is a need for nurses with a BSN in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home health care services, nursing care facilities, schools, and so much more. Graduates of Mason’s RN to BSN and Co-enrollment program are employed by:
- Inova Health System
- HCA Reston Hospital
- Virginia Hospital Center
- Children’s National Medical Center
- Home care and hospice agencies
- Military healthcare facilities
In fact, 1 in 3 nurses in the Washington Metro area is a Mason nurse. As a Mason student, you may contact University Career Services for more career information and counseling.
Further Studies
If you are interested in returning to school to complete graduate degrees at the MSN or DNP level, please see Mason’s face-to-face RN to MSN or BSN to DNP programs.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
Transfer credits are accepted for many general education (Mason Core) and nursing prerequisite courses that have been completed at a regionally-accredited institution of higher education. Please use the Transfer Search Engine to check course equivalency.
Details
Who should apply?
The RN to BSN program is designed for nurses holding a current US-based registered nurse (RN) license with a previous associate or diploma school nursing degree.
The Co-enrollment program allows students to earn their BSN in less time by co-enrolling at Mason and a partner community college AAS-Nursing program.
Financial Aid
For information on how to apply to scholarships, see the Mason Scholarship page.
For information on other loans, scholarships, and other types of financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Why choose George Mason?
- Mason’s RN to BSN and Co-enrollment program nursing courses are all online , accommodating both full- and part-time students.
- Only 10 courses (30 credit hours) to complete the BSN after meeting the eligibility guidelines.
- Students benefit from project-based courses that enhance professional development in your clinical area.
- Transfer credits are accepted for many general education and prerequisite courses if completed at a regionally-accredited institution of higher education. Please use the Transfer Credit Matrix to check course equivalency.
- Mason’s School of Nursing complies with the standards set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Ready to Apply?
Prospective students must submit two applications for this program. First, submit the Undergraduate Mason Admissions Application. Next, submit the BSN Online Application when it becomes available.
Prerequisites
- Apply for university admission and receive a Mason ID number (G number)
- RN to BSN program: Hold a diploma or degree from an associate degree program in nursing
- Co-enrollment program: must be enrolled in a partner community college AAS-Nursing program at a partner Virginia community college
- Complete all nursing prerequisite courses with a grade of C (not C-) or better by:
- RN to BSN program: May 20 for fall admission or by December 20 for spring admission (Elective and Mason Core classes can be completed after admission to this program)
- Co-enrollment program: the completion of the AAS-Nursing program at the partner community college (Elective and Mason Core classes can be completed during the AAS-Nursing program at either Mason or at the partner community college or after graduating from the AAS-Nursing program only at Mason)
- Submit BSN Online Application and all supporting documents by January 15 for Fall admission or October 1 for Spring admission
BSN Online Application Materials
- Application fee
- Transcripts of all post-secondary education
- Access the online application here.
- Non-refundable BSN application fee
- Unofficial transcripts (one copy from each institution attended)
- Resume
- Copy of current RN license (must have license prior to the start of class) for the RN to BSN program OR proof of enrollment in a partner community college AAS-Nursing program for the Co-enrollment program
- Transcript evaluations for all international transcripts (if applicable)
- Copy of unofficial AP/CLEP scores (if applicable)
- Copy of currently enrolled course registration (if applicable)
- Copy of active military ID (if applicable)
- Copy of e-mail correspondence with BSN Admissions Office (if applicable)
Contact
Program Contact
CHHS Office of Student Affairs
Phone: 703-993-1901
Email: [email protected]
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