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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)

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Nursing RN-BS

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • UMass Boston — Boston, MA
  • Online coursework · Hybrid
  • as few as three semesters · six nursing courses for a total of 30 credits
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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University of Memphis

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Loewenberg College of Nursing, Memphis (main campus) — Memphis, TN
  • Hybrid · Online coursework · Full-time
  • Seven semesters (3.5 years), full-time · Minimum 80 credit hours beyond the BSN; 60 beyond the master's; 54 beyond the DNP
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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University of Memphis

RN to BSN

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Memphis, TN
  • Online coursework
  • Potentially finish in 12 months · 30 credit hours
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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University of North Carolina Wilmington

RN-BSN

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • UNCW Main Campus (McNeill Hall) — Wilmington, NC
  • Online coursework
  • As few as 12 months · 30 credit hours
  • $6,500.40 total program · In-state · 2026-2027+1 more
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma
  • Next deadline: December 12, 2026 (Spring 1 (starts 1/11/27))
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