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Admissions: 866.922.5690 American Sentinel offers RN to BSN programs online so you can prepare for today’s new normal
This might feel like an easy time to put your education off, but this is the perfect time to explore new opportunities. While other schools are just now turning to online education, we have been in the game for over 15 years. With two different tracks to earn your BSN degree, we offer you flexibility and choice.
Watch Our Video to Learn More About our Two BSN Learning Path Options.
In March of 2021, American Sentinel University officially merged with Post University® to become American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University. Please pardon our appearance as we update all of our services to reflect our new name.
Which learning path option suits you best?
RN to BSN, Traditional Online BSN (Term-based)
Ideal for working professionals who prefer a structured-yet-flexible program with more guidance and less emphasis on computer-simulated learning environments.
- Total of 10 nursing courses
- Complete 1-2 courses in 8 weeks
- Monthly start dates to accommodate busy work/life schedules
- Possible completion: 10 months
- $430/credit hour
- Payment plans: from $250/mo and 0% interest
RN to BSN, Powered by SIMPath®
Save time and money by moving through the SIMPath® RN to BSN at YOUR pace. This innovative educational program allows you to demonstrate your skills, with an emphasis on our immersive virtual simulations. Your schedule is up to you–you can complete one course at a time or triple up to go faster and finish in as little as 8 months.
- Total of 10 courses
- Complete 3 or more courses per semester
- Monthly start dates
- Possible Completion: 8 months
- $3,100/semester (4 months)
- Payment Plans: from $250/mo and 0% Interest
Flexible. Affordable. Evidence-based. Accelerated RN to BSN.
We know you have plenty on your plate: your job, your family, and numerous personal obligations. That’s why we’ve created a BSN program that works for working professionals like you. Our 2019 student satisfaction rate is 99% for our CCNE-accredited online RN to BSN program, in fact. American Sentinel is one of the first and few online institutions focused solely on healthcare. So, we know this field better than most and have designed a relevant curriculum that meets the needs of today’s hospitals and healthcare organizations.
99%
Student Satisfaction
98%
Recommend Our Programs
99%
Achieved Their Goals
Source: American Sentinel College’s End of Course Surveys 2020
You May Be More Than Halfway There!
Transfer 90 credits (60 automatically with RN license)
Your RN license plus ASN or ADN earns you 60 credits toward the total required 120 credits for your BSN. Up to 90 credits can be transferred into your program depending on evaluation of your official transcripts. Get your free evaluation today!
We understand as a nurse you want to focus on nursing courses, so we offer many ways for you to earn general education credit quickly and inexpensively, such as: Credit By Exam, Test Out, or College Credit.
Your General Education credits count. We work hard to award the maximum amount of transfer credit you deserve to shorten your path to completing your degree. Your previous General Education credits DO NOT expire which means they may be eligible to transfer no matter when you completed them.
Term-based RN to BSN Curriculum
The RN to BSN degree program is based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model. Nursing students will be awarded 60 credit hours of the total 120 credit hours for their U.S. RN license and original nursing curriculum, including foundational courses, from an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. View more information on RN to BSN practice experiences.
As many facilities are working toward 80% BSN by 2020 and the Affordable Care Act is pressuring facilities to place even more emphasis on managing readmissions and costs, a BSN degree is becoming more crucial every day. Our BSN curriculum focuses on the most relevant areas of nursing today: management, community health, strategic planning and more. And students say they can immediately apply what they learn to their careers.
* Credit hours are equivalent to semester hours
Request more information about the RN to BSN program
General Education Notes
Students holding a bachelor’s degree in another field will automatically be awarded 30 general education credits hours for the RN to BSN.
American Sentinel has partnered with Sophia Pathways to offer undergraduate general education alternatives making it more convenient to achieve your degree.
NOTE: Students may transfer courses in Physics, Geography, Geology, Forensic Science, Ethics in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology to fulfill the six credit hour Science, Mathematics and Information Technology requirement.
* Credit hours are equivalent to semester hours
Powered by SIMPath® RN to BSN Curriculum
A Bachelor of Science Nursing is quickly becoming the minimum education level for many healthcare systems. Nurses are an important part of the care team and advanced nursing education is the key to stability and mobility in the healthcare industry. Our BSN curriculum focuses on the most relevant areas of nursing today: management, community health, strategic planning and more. And students say they can immediately apply what they learn to their careers.
The RN to BSN degree program is based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model. Nursing students will be awarded 60 credit hours of the total 120 credit hours for their U.S. RN license and original nursing curriculum, including foundational courses, from an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. More about SIMPath®
| RNBSN, Powered by SIMPath® UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours* |
|---|---|
| SIM405 Professional Values | 3 |
| SIM410 Healthcare Policy and Regulation | 3 |
| SIM415 Management and Leadership | 3 |
| SIM421PE Organizational and Systems Leadership | 3 |
| SIM422 Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| SIM432PE Population Health | 3 |
| SIM436 Interprofessional Communication | 3 |
| SIM437PE Baccalaureate Generalist | 3 |
| SIM440 Collaboration for Improving Outcomes | 3 |
| SIM499 Reflection of Practice Analysis | 3 |
* Credit hours are equivalent to semester hours
Request more information about the Online BSN program
General Education Notes
Students holding a bachelor’s degree in another field will automatically be awarded 30 general education credits hours for the RN to BSN.
American Sentinel has partnered with Sophia Pathways to offer undergraduate general education alternatives making it more convenient to achieve your degree.
NOTE: Students may transfer courses in Physics, Geography, Geology, Forensic Science, Ethics in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology to fulfill the six credit hour Science, Mathematics and Information Technology requirement.
* Credit hours are equivalent to semester hours
What Our Students Are Saying
HCA nurse Katie Riherd discusses why she chose American Sentinel for her BSN degree - view video
Katie Riherd
RN to BSN
"There were several things that stood out. One was the military spouse discount, which I think is so awesome, and another was how great they are about transfer credits. That saved me time and money."
Leigh Anne Zach
BSN graduate, 2019
The BSN has taught me how to better understand the importance of evidence-based practice. There’s nothing more important! It’s also really gotten me thinking about things like teaching online one day and finding ways to contribute to my organization.
RN to BSN graduate, 2019
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For more information, check out the full admission requirements >>
- Complete Application
- Copy of your active and unencumbered U.S. RN license
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
ENROLLMENT IS EASY:
Program FAQ
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Yes. You’re a healthcare professional who wants to make a difference, but you have many obligations (work, family, life). You can now choose an online BSN program that fits your life. The traditional online RN to BSN learning format is more guided and progresses one course at a time (can overlap). Or you can accelerate your program as you show mastery of the materials with the RN to BSN, CBE Powered by SIMPath®.
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No. This program is for licensed RNs with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing (which equals 60 credits of the total 120 credits to graduate).
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A BSN degree is becoming more crucial every day. Our online BSN curriculum focuses on the most relevant areas of nursing today: management, community health, strategic planning and more. Students say they can immediately apply what they learn to their careers.
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Whether you need a BSN to keep your job or want to improve your skills to deliver better patient care, a BSN will give you more stability, flexibility and career growth. Nurse Journal states that BSN nurses can earn $8,000+ more than an ADN nurse.
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Incoming students, on average, are required to take two general education courses. Find out how many you’ll need to take by submitting your transcripts. Students accepted to the RN to BSN program will be awarded 60 credits hour for their ADN or nursing diploma and RN license. You can also transfer in up to 30 additional credit hours (including the general education courses), leaving 10 nursing courses to complete your degree at American Sentinel.
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To be at the forefront of nursing education, we not only strive to meet accreditors’ guidelines, but we also work to meet the needs of our nursing students. Both our students and AACN agree, nursing is a practice profession. So, to enhance the experience of our nursing students, we offer Practice Experiences as part of our online BSN program. These experiences are built into the courses and do not add additional work. Instead, they offer more interactive learning assignments.
Read more about practice experiences >>
Types of Practice Experiences (PEs)
- PRACTICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES (PLE): Course assignments that allow you to use what you learned in the online classroom out in the real world
- SIMULATIONS (S): Assignments that involve participation in virtual settings
