Enroll now for classes starting in the upcoming term (January & August)
- Composition - 6 hrs
- Communication Studies - 3 hrs
- Humanities - 6 hrs
- Natural Science - 4-5 hrs
- Social Sciences - 6 hrs
- Inclusion & Belonging - 3 hrs
- Scientific Reasoning & Literacy - 3 hrs
- General Psychology - 3 hrs
- *Biology with Lab - 4-5 hrs
- Anatomy & Physiology with Lab - 4-5 hrs
- Chemistry with Lab - 4-5 hrs
- Microbiology with Lab - 3-5 hrs
- **College Algebra - 3 hrs
- Statistics - 3 hrs
- Unrestricted Electives - 12-15 hrs
*If Anatomy/Physiology/Lab or Microbiology/Lab has been taken, and passed with a C, Biology will not be required.
**If Statistics has been taken, and passed with a C or better, College Algebra will not be required.
Transfer Credits
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a bachelor's degree. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 92 credit hours of college-level courses into the program. Credit of 33-hours is earned by NCLEX-RN success and licensure. A total of 30 credit hours will be earned through the online RN to BSN program through Washburn University.
Second Degree Students
Students who have earned an Associate or Diploma degree from a nursing program and have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education may complete the online RN to BSN as a second bachelor's degree at by completing the required 30 credit hours at Washburn University. Second degree students are exempt from general education and prerequisite requirements if the bachelor's degree includes 3 credit hours of statistics.
Request a Complimentary Transcript Review
Let us evaluate your transcript with a complimentary review! Send your unofficial transcripts via fax to 785-670-1113 - Attention: RNBSN Director, or send them via email to RNBSN@washburn.edu.GET IN TOUCH WITH School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Petro Allied Health Center
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621-1117
Phone & Fax
Ph: 785.670.1525
Fax: 785.670.1032
