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Online Nursing Programs

Nursing programs with online coursework, verified on each school's website. Most online nursing programs are for nurses who are already licensed (RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP). Programs that lead to a first license always include in-person clinical training.

Before applying, check three things on each program page: who arranges clinical placements and preceptors, how many campus visits are required, and whether residents of your state can enroll. Also see hybrid programs.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (131)

Lone Star College System

Nursing AAS Degree: Transition to Professional Nursing Path

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Lone Star College-Kingwood — TX · Lone Star College-Montgomery — TX · Lone Star College-North Harris — Houston, TX · Lone Star College-Tomball — TX
  • On-campus · Online coursework
  • Transition Track completion time is three semesters (summer-fall-spring) following admission
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse; Other health professional (e.g. paramedic)
  • Next deadline: April 1, 2027 (2027 (term not stated))

Not yet verified: tuition

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Oakland University

Nursing (Completion Sequence)

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Main Campus (Human Health Building) — Rochester, MI
  • Online coursework · Full-time
  • As few as 12 months · 32-credit program
  • $9,995 total program · All students
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma
  • Next deadline: May 15, 2027 (Fall 2027)
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Oakland University

Ph.D. in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Main Campus (Human Health Building) — Rochester, MI
  • Online coursework · Hybrid
  • BSN to Ph.D. 80 credits; MSN to Ph.D. 60 credits; DNP to Ph.D. 48 credits
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Online RN to BSN

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Athens, OH
  • Online coursework
  • As little as one year · 120 credits total (nursing courses total 31 credits)
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Rasmussen University-Illinois

RN to BSN (BSN program, RN to BSN entrance option)

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Romeoville/Joliet Campus — Romeoville, IL · Aurora/Naperville Campus — Aurora, IL · Mokena/Tinley Park Campus — Mokena, IL · Rockford Campus — Rockford, IL
  • Online coursework · Full-time
  • 12 months for full-time students
  • $11,490 total program · All students
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Simmons University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Online

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Boston campus (The Fenway) — Boston, MA
  • Online coursework · Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • 43 credits
  • $1,288 per credit · All students · Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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