Online RN to BSN Program
Advance your nursing career with a leader in nursing education
GMercyU’s RN to BSN is a post-licensure program designed for those with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. Complete the program in less than two years, depending on your transfer credits. GMercyU accepts up to 90 eligible credits.
*The program also may be offered in an on-site format at select healthcare organizations.
Program Highlights
Start options
Jan 2027, May 2027, Aug 2027
Program length
5 semesters
Format
100% online
Continue working
as you complete 2 accelerated classes per 7-week term
Choose your pace
Complete 1 class per term if that better suits your schedule
Ideal for
Licensed nurses looking to advance your career
About the Program
The BSN degree is now the standard for registered nursing careers, and there is no better place to earn your BSN than at GMercyU.
A leader in nursing education for nearly 70 years, GMercyU nurses are known for having exceptional clinical skills and Mercy values that set them apart as compassionate caregivers, patient advocates, and nursing leaders. Here, you will learn from experienced faculty, not teaching assistants, as you expand your nursing skills and prepare for career advancement.
Accreditation
The RN to BSN program at Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).
Program Required Courses
GMercyU’s RN to BSN program is a degree-completion program that accepts up to 90 transfer credits from your previous education, including general education courses and up to 34 credits for lower-division nursing coursework/RN licensure.
Up to 51 credits may be satisfied based on a review of your transcript(s).
Skills for Exploring – 6 credits
ENG 100: College English (3 credits)
ENG 101: College English (3 credits)
Signature Seminar - 3 credits
SEM: Signature Seminar – Required of all students (3 credits)
Exploring Society and Global Diversity – 12 credits
SOC: Sociology Elective (3 credits)
HIS: History Elective (3 credits)
PSY 202: Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 111: Statistics (3 credits)
Exploring the Natural World, Mathematics, and Technology – 18 credits
MTH 103: Fundamentals of Mathematics I (3 credits)
CHM 111: Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences (3 credits)
CHM 111L: Chemistry for Allied Health Sci Lab (1 credit)
BIO 107: Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
BIO 107L: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit)
BIO 108: Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
BIO 108L: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 credit)
BIO 121: Microbiology for Health Sciences (3 credits)
NUT 200** Principles of Nutrition (3 credits) To be accepted for transfer credit, we require verification that the course was taught by a registered dietician.
Exploring the Spiritual World – 9 credits
RS 231: Bioethics – Required of all students (3 credits)
PHL: Philosophy Elective (3 credits)
RS or PHL: Religious Studies or Philosophy Elective (3 credits)
Exploring the Arts and the Imagination – 6 credits
ENG ENG, MUS ART or Language Elective (3 credits)
English Elective (3 credits)
NUR 313: Contemporary Issues in Professional Nursing (2 credits)
NUR 413: The Older Adult (3 credits)
NUR 414: Complementary & Integrative Health (3 credits)
NUR 417: Genomics in Nursing (3 credits)
NUR 422: Health and Illness in the Community (5 credits)
NUR 423: Global Health & Health Policy (2 credits)
NUR 460: Nursing Research & Evidenced -Based Practice (3 credits)
NUR 4001: Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing - Capstone (3 credits)
NUR 3xx: Advanced Health Assessments and Health Promotion (3 credits)
NUR 4xx: Nursing Informatics and Patient Care Technology (3 credits)
NUR 208: Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits)
NUR 209: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (4 credits)
NUR 212: Health Assessment in Nursing (3 credits)
NUR 219: Nursing Medication Mathematics (1 credits)
NUR 307: Nursing Care of Adults (6 credits)
NUR 316: Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Behavioral Health (4 credits)
NUR 317: Nursing Care of Women, Children & Families (5 credits)
NUR 319: Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Care Problems (5 credits)
NUR 324: Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Integrated Concepts (4 credits)
