Online RN to BSN Programs in Oklahoma

Best RN to BSN Online Programs in Oklahoma

1. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 9 Months/2 Semesters (Full-Time); 1.5-2 Years/3-4 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: No

OUHSC’s 100% Online RN to BSN is easily #1 in Oklahoma. With this flexible & clinically focused program, you’ll be choosing a College of Nursing with the state’s largest nursing program, a strong track record in geriatric nursing & care management, and established ties to the OU Medical Center. You’re allowed to choose from three curriculum schedules. You can attend optional monthly Saturday classes on the OUHSC campus. And you may be eligible for College of Nursing Scholarships.

2. Oklahoma City University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 12 Months
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Glowing independent reviews from nursing alumni. Strong connections to Mercy Hospital & Norman Regional Hospital. And a program that can be customized to suit your interests. These are just a few of the reasons why OKCU’s 100% Online RN to BSN vaults into our Best OK rankings. The ACEN-accredited Kramer School of Nursing has offered a Hybrid RN to BSN for some time, so it’s already worked out an efficient plan of learning. In addition to completing 22 credits of core nursing courses, you can choose 3 electives.

3. University of Central Oklahoma

• Program: Online RN to BS
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); Part-Time Options Available
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

UCO’s 100% Online RN to BS is fast, affordable, and backed by a Department of Nursing with a strong local reputation. The CCNE-acredited Department has achieved respectable NCLEX pass rates in recent years and it gets good marks on independent review sites & nursing message boards. One alumna noted that instructors genuinely care about your learning & success.

Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in Oklahoma

All of the Online RN to BSN programs in our Cheapest Oklahoma rankings are a) ACEN- or CCNE-accredited; and b) under $10,000 in total tuition. Feel free to compare them with prices in our national rankings of the Cheapest Online RN to BSN Programs.

1. University of Central Oklahoma

• Program: Online RN to BS
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

The cost of in-state tuition & fees for UCO’s 100% Online RN to BS is quoted on the program website. Even so, the price is still excellent for Oklahoma residents. (Out-of-state tuition is the same flat rate plus $250.) Keep in mind that you may need to take additional electives to meet UCO’s 30-hour residency requirement.

2. Oklahoma Panhandle State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

To come up with total tuition costs for OPSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN, we included online tuition & fees for 30 credits, online course fees for 8 courses, and per semester fees for 2 semesters. If you choose a part-time program, the per semester fee will go up. Happily, OPSU offers a special BSN Connection Scholarship.

3. Northeastern State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for NSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN are very similar for in-state and out-of-state residents. Non-Oklahomans only pay a few dollars more than OK residents. This ACEN-accredited program can be completed in as few as 10 months.

4. Oklahoma State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 32
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: No
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

When assessing OSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN, we chose the block tuition rate, which is calculated by semester. If you opt for a 2-semester program, the price is affordable for OK residents and extremely expensive for out-of-state students. 3 semesters will cost more. Full time students with a 3.25 GPA are eligible to receive a Transfer Scholarship.

5. Rogers State University

• Program: Online RN2BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 29
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

RSU’s ACEN-accredited Online RN2BSN is a great deal for in-state residents and out-of-state residents—it’s the same price for everyone. We used the undergraduate online rate for our tuition calculations and included all fees.

Honorable Affordable Mention

Oklahoma Christian University’s 100% Online RN to BSN is competency-based. This means you’re allowed to complete as many of the 45 competencies as you can in each 4-month subscription period. If you can finish the program in 4 months or 8 months, the price is going to be very affordable! However, most OCU students complete the degree in 12 months.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in Oklahoma

To appear in our Fastest rankings, Oklahoma Online RN to BSN programs had to take less than 1 year/3 semesters on a full-time schedule. All kinds of schools met these criteria! That’s why you’ll also see them profiled in our rankings of the Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. Rogers State University

• Program: Online RN2BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 29
• Length: 6 Months (Full-Time); 11 Months/3 Semesters (Standard)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

The quickest time-frame for RSU’s 100% Online RN2BSN is 6 months, but the normal schedule is 11 months/3 semesters. The RN2BSN Program starts 2 times per year in fall & spring; you can stop and start any time during the curriculum cycles. Anyone interested in a 6-month calendar must meet with—and be cleared by—the program coordinator.

2. University of Central Oklahoma

• Program: Online RN to BS
• RN to BSN Credits: 24
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); Part-Time Options Available
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

On a full-time schedule, RNs who have already attended UCO can complete the 100% Online RN to BS in 2 semesters. Each semester is 16-weeks long and RN to BS courses are 8 weeks in length. That equates to 2 courses in Block 1 of a semester and 2 courses in Block 2. However, at least 30 credit hours must be completed at UCO, including core nursing credits. So if you are coming from another university, you will need to take an additional 6 credits in electives.

3. Oklahoma Panhandle State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 4 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

OPSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN is available in a full-time, 2-semester format or a part-time, 4-semester format. The 2-semester plan of study would include four 8-week courses in the first semester and four 8-week courses in the second semester. The program begins in the fall, spring, or summer.

4. Oklahoma State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 32
• Length: 9 Months/2-3 Semesters (Full-Time); 4-6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Full-time students in OSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN take 2-3 courses every 8 weeks and can expect to finish the program in 2-3 semesters. Part-time students would take 1 course every 8 weeks and finish in 4-6 semesters. New cohorts begin each semester (fall, spring and summer).

5. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 9 Months/2 Semesters (Full-Time); 1.5-2 Years/3-4 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: No

OUHSC’s clinically-focused Online RN to BSN is available in three curriculum schedules, which are organized around the university’s fall & spring semester calendar. A full-time plan of study takes 9 months: 14 credits/4 courses in the first semester and 16 credits/5 courses in the second semester. Part-time plans are also available.

6. Northeastern State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 10 Months (Full-Time); 4-6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

The fastest time-frame for NSU’s ACEN-accredited Online RN to BSN is 10 months. During those months, you’ll tackle 9 courses; each course is 7 weeks in length. If you wish to study part-time, you may end up with a schedule of 4-6 semesters. The program has 6 start dates each year.

Honorable Fastest Mention

Oklahoma Christian University’s 100% Online RN to BSN is competency-based. This means you’re allowed to complete as many of the 45 competencies as you can in each 4-month subscription period. Technically, you could finish the program in 4 months, but most students complete the degree in 12 months.

RN to BSN Scholarships in Oklahoma

RN to BSN Requirements in Oklahoma

RN Licensure: Online RN to BSN degrees are classified as “post-licensure” programs. That means Oklahoma colleges & universities will expect you to have—or be in the process of earning—an RN license. If you’re still waiting to sit the NCLEX exam, you may have some leeway. For example, SWOSU’s Online RN to BSN will accept aspiring RNs as long as they provide proof of RN licensure by the end of their first semester.

• The Oklahoma Board of Nursing will be able to answer any questions you may have about state licensure.
• The Board also posts NCLEX Pass Rates for Oklahoma colleges & universities. These statistics don’t apply to post-licensure programs, but we always like to use them as a general quality marker.

State Authorization: Do you live outside of Oklahoma? Most Oklahoma Online RN to BSN programs are happy to accept RNs who are residents of other states, but it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. For example, in NWOSU’s Online RN to BSN, out-of-state residents are considered on an individual basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 100% Online RN to BSN Programs in Oklahoma Available?

Yes. It’s the norm for Oklahoma Online RN to BSN programs to be 100% online, with no campus visits required. OUHSC’s Online RN to BSN even offers a choice! You can opt for a 100% online version or attend optional monthly Saturday classes on the OUHSC campus.

Just keep in mind that accredited RN to BSN programs will still contain practicums in your local community and/or place of employment.

Can I Choose a “No Clinicals” Online RN to BSN in Oklahoma?

Not really. Because of accreditation rules, BSN-level programs almost always include practicums. However, these fieldwork experiences won’t be like the clinicals of your associate degree or diploma. Instead, they’ll typically focus on training in leadership & community/public health. For example:

• OPSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN includes practicums in Nursing Leadership and Community Health Nursing.
• SWOSU’s 100% Online RN to BSN contains practical learning experiences, which may be completed by the student on their own time.
• UCO’s 100% Online RN to BS includes practice experience projects. For example, students in the Community Health course complete a health promotion project at a time and location that works for them.

Do I Need Statistics to Apply for Oklahoma Online RN to BSN Programs?

Maybe. Some Online RN to BSN programs in Oklahoma definitely list it as a prerequisite (e.g. OSU, NSU, UCO, etc.); some don’t. In NWOSU’s Online RN to BSN, statistics can be taken as a prerequisite OR a co-requisite while you tackle your degree. Check the curriculum & admissions links in our listings and contact the RN to BSN program coordinator if you have questions.

Are There Any Online RN to BSN to MSN Programs in Oklahoma?

Not that we could find. Oklahoma City University’s 46-credit Online RN to MSN pathway appears to skip the BSN. You’ll only have to take three BSN-level classes before beginning graduate-level coursework. But you’re welcome to explore options in other states. Check out the online offerings in our directory of RN to BSN to MSN Programs.