Online RN to BSN Programs in West Virginia

Best RN to BSN Online Programs in West Virginia

1. West Virginia University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Length: 3 Semesters (Full-Time); 5-6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Interested in rural health? Put WVU’s 100% Online RN to BSN on your shortlist. It’s backed by a School of Nursing with sturdy NCLEX pass rates and a long history of supporting rural Appalachia. The School runs faculty-led clinics and organizes a large number of community engagement projects, including rural health service projects. During the CCNE-accredited Online RN to BSN, you’ll be required to participate in community service hours. You’ll also have a chance to take courses in topics like ethics & interventions and informatics. You may even be eligible for WVU’s Undergraduate Nursing Scholarships; there are some opportunities for RN to BSN students.

2. Marshall University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 3-4 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Affordable, quick, and ACEN-accredited—Marshall’s 100% Online RN to BSN has pretty much everything you need in an online program! We’ve awarded it the #2 spot thanks to excellent independent reviews and a great School of Nursing. It’s the largest regional provider of nursing education in a major university and it consistently earns strong NCLEX & NP certification pass rates. Better yet, it integrates project-based experiences in healthcare facilities into a hefty number of Online RN to BSN courses. Even though all of your asynchronous coursework will be online, you’ll still be making useful career connections. Thinking of graduate work? Check out the Online MSN options.

Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in West Virginia

West Virginia is a pretty affordable state for Online RN to BSN students! For our Cheapest rankings, we included any WV programs that were between $8,000-$9,000 in estimated total tuition costs. But most of your other options will still be reasonably priced. Feel free to compare them with schools in our rankings of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. Alderson Broaddus University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 24
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

To calculate the tuition for AB’s 100% Online RN to BSN, we multiplied the cost per credit hour by 24 credits. If you need to complete additional General Education requirements, the price will go up. Rates are the same for full-time and part-time students. For this ACEN-accredited program, you should also budget for textbooks and one-off fees (e.g. background check).

2. Marshall University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

Online RN to BSN students at Marshall pay distance learning tuition. Tuition rates & e-course delivery fees for this 100% online and ACEN-accredited program are the same for in-state and out-of-state students. We used the part-time, per credit rate for our tuition calculations, but the price may be even lower if you are able to get your degree done in 2 semesters. The full-time, per semester rate is pretty darn low!

3. American Public University System

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 31
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

APU’s 100% Online RN to BSN has 28 credits for the major requirement and 3 credits for a mandatory Senior Seminar in Nursing Studies. So we multiplied the undergraduate tuition rate by 31 credits. APU provides no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates. Military members are also eligible for hefty tuition discount with the military grant.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in West Virginia

To appear in our Fastest WV rankings, Online RN to BSN programs had to be available in a full-time format that was less than 1 year/3 semesters. We found one school that met this criteria. You’ll also see it listed in our rankings of the Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. Marshall University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 3-4 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Marshall’s 100% Online RN to BSN is available in a full-time, 2-semester format or longer part-time plans of study. If you choose the full-time option, you’ll take 4 courses in the first semester and 4 courses in the second semester. A number of them will include project-based experiences in your local community—see the RN to BSN Handbook for details and a sample schedule.

RN to BSN Scholarships in West Virginia

RN to BSN Requirements in West Virginia

RN Licensure: Online RN to BSN degrees are classified as “post-licensure” programs. West Virginia universities will expect you to have—or be in the process of earning—an RN license. If you haven’t taken the NCLEX exam, you may still be able to apply. For example, Marshall is willing to consider ADN or diploma candidates as long as they earn an unencumbered RN license prior to beginning the second semester of the Online RN to BSN.

• The West Virginia RN Board can answer any specific questions you may have about state RN licensure.
• The Board also posts NCLEX Pass Rates in the Education section of its website. Although these stats don’t apply to post-licensure programs, we like to use them as a general quality marker.

State Authorization: Do you live outside of West Virginia? Before you start filling out application forms, check to make sure that you’re able to apply. Some programs have restrictions. For example:

• APU’s Online RN to BSN is unavailable to Tennessee residents and Washington State residents.
• West Liberty University’s Online RN-BSN is only open to RNs with a valid West Virginia license or eligibility for licensure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 100% Online RN to BSN Programs in West Virginia Available?

Absolutely. The vast majority of Online RN to BSN programs in our West Virginia listings—including options from top-ranked schools like WVU and Marshall—are 100% online, with no campus visits required.

There are a few exceptions to the rule. For example, Wheeling’s Online RN to BSN/MSN may include campus visits for the NUR 460 course. When in doubt, ask the RN to BSN program coordinator for clarification.

Can I Choose a “No Clinicals” Online RN to BSN Program in West Virginia?

It depends on what you mean by “clinicals.” Accredited RN to BSN programs almost always contain on-the-ground fieldwork and practicums, but these aren’t like bedside clinicals. Instead, they will usually involve training in community health & leadership within your local area or place of employment.

Talk to the RN to BSN program coordinator to get a sense of your responsibilities. AB’s Online RN to BSN and the University of Charleston’s Online RN-BSN claim to have no clinical requirement, but they may still contain fieldwork experiences.

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

Probably. We saw statistics listed as a prerequisite in a large number of West Virginia programs. However, it’s worth noting that you may be able to take it as a “co-requisite” during the Online RN to BSN program.

Are There Any Online RN to BSN to MSN Programs in West Virginia?

Yes. Wheeling’s accelerated Online RN to BSN/MSN program is primarily online, with MSN-level credits embedded into the BSN. Campus visits may be required for the NURS 460 course; there’s also a required on-campus presentation for the MSN. Clinical experiences usually occur in the student’s home community at an approved clinical site.

What Should I Know About American Public University System?

American Public University System is a for-profit online learning institution. However, it is a) CCNE-accredited; b) fairly affordable; and c) regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Talk to recent APU students and career mentors to get a sense of its overall credibility in the nursing market.