Advance Your Nursing Career at Avila University
Earn your BSN while continuing to work.
Avila University’s flexible RN to BSN program is designed for working nurses who want to grow professionally without putting their careers on hold.
Why Choose Avila?
- Accelerated 8-week courses — finish in as little as one year with eligible transfer credits
- Part-time options to fit your schedule and learning style
- Mostly online coursework for maximum flexibility
- Career advancement through enhanced clinical skills and leadership preparation
Take the next step in your nursing journey.
Avila’s RN-BSN program helps you build on your experience, meet the growing demand for BSN-prepared nurses, and open doors to new opportunities—all while balancing work, life, and learning.
Admission Criteria
- Be a diploma nurse OR have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Obtain a ‘C’ or above in all prerequisite courses
- Be eligible for RN licensure in your state of residence
- If you do not currently have a license:
- You must obtain RN licensure within the first 8 weeks of starting nursing core courses
- License verification will be conducted. If we cannot locate your license online, you may need to upload a PDF. The procedure usually incurs no cost.
- Complete the Avila University admission process.
Prerequisites
- Microbiology with lab
- Anatomy & Physiology with lab
- Statistics (Elementary or Social Stats)
- General Psychology
- Lifespan Development
- Nutrition
* some may also count towards University core
Nursing Core Courses (30 Credit Hours)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Pharmacology (students can test out) | 3 |
| Health Assessment (students can test out) | 3 |
| Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| Population-Based Health Concepts | 3 |
| Experiential Learning I (clinical experience) | 1 |
| Leadership and Management | 3 |
| Experiential Learning II (clinical experience) | 1 |
| Sustainability in Healthcare | 3 |
| Healthcare Policy and Managed Care | 3 |
| Experiential Learning III (clinical experience) | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
University Core Requirements
- Natural Science with lab
- Humanities (Art, Music, or Theater)
- History
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy (usually includes Ethics)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (2 courses; one may be RS/IS/PH/IS)
Patterson Nursing Scholarship
Your Nursing Degree. Fully Funded.
Avila University’s Patterson Scholar Program provides full tuition coverage for eligible nursing students committed to serving rural communities. Accepting the program and meeting the requirements means this life-changing opportunity can help you graduate debt-free while making a meaningful impact .
Scholarship Highlights
- Full tuition support
- Serve 2 years in a rural area as noted by the Patterson Foundation
contact
Contact
Javier Alvarado, Transfer Admissions Representative
P: 816-501-2920 / E: javier.alvarado
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