Rasmussen University-Illinois · School of Nursing

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

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses (postlicensure)Private for-profit

Award: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Program facts last verified October 6, 2026. Each fact links to the official page it came from.

Overview

Online courses plus one project-based practicum, often completed in the student's workplace; eligible working RNs may waive up to 28 general education credits.

Credential: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Pathway: RN-to-BSN
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Delivery: Online coursework
Study intensity: Full-time
Duration: 12 months for full-time students
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Credits: Not verified
Campus: Romeoville/Joliet Campus — Romeoville, IL; Aurora/Naperville Campus — Aurora, IL; Mokena/Tinley Park Campus — Mokena, IL; Rockford Campus — Rockford, IL

Entry background & licensure

Who can apply: RN with an associate degree or diploma
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Licensure stage: Postlicensure: for nurses who already hold a license
License requirement: Applicants must be licensed RNs
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026

Which states' residents may enroll has not been verified. An online program's campus state does not establish where students can live.

Admissions requirements

Admissions requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

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Tuition & fees

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$11,490 total program
All students — If you qualify
Includes: Tuition and fees (estimated)
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026

Institution-wide tuition (all students, not nursing-specific)

Average undergraduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24: $13,400
Average undergraduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24: $13,400
Required fees, in-state undergraduates, full-time, 2023-24: $2,368

Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Start terms & deadlines

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Clinical, simulation & campus requirements

Clinical hours: Project-based practicum, typically around 25-35 hours, often completed in the current workplace
Source: rasmussen.edu · verified October 6, 2026

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Accreditation & approval

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Sources

rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/professional-nursing/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/rn-bsn/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026

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