Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.)

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) program prepares you for positions of leadership in the nursing field. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from your real-life nursing experiences to expand your knowledge. You will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and restoring health. You will utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written communication and research skills. This program is only available for students who already are registered nurses. 

Potential Career Options

  • Community Agencies
  • Independent Practice
  • International Health
  • Long-Term Care Agencies
  • Nursing Research
  • Staff Nursing

The flexibility ... of using the online Blackboard system made my life easier ...

“Liberty University Online has been a blessing to me and my family. I had put off getting my B.S.N. because it took me so long to attain my R.N. in a traditional program. When I researched my options, I found that Liberty met all my needs. The professors are fantastic, and they seem to care about all aspects of your life, especially the nursing professors. The flexibility and ease of using the online Blackboard system made my life easier as I started on this new journey. When I was going through a hard time recently with family issues, I asked the ministry team at LU to pray for my family and they responded immediately. Thanks, LU, for all you do for our community.”


Tiffany Clark, R.N., Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Key Points:


  • Nationally renowned R.N. to B.S.N. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Most cost-effective, accredited B.S.N. online program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively prepares students to excel in the nursing field
  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row

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Post-Graduate
  • - Doctorate in Education
  • - Doctorate in Ministry*
  • - Educational Specialist
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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.