FAQs re: Earning a Nursing Bachelor’s Degree on a Community College Budget
How is this program different from other RN to BS in Nursing pathway programs?
This is a partnership between the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) and the UNH College of Professional Studies (UNH CPS). This is a “public pathway” just for NH graduates of any NH Community College Nursing program to enroll in UNH CPS online to continue their nursing education at the same cost per credit as their community college courses.
Who is eligible to enroll in this pathway program?
Individuals with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from any of NH’s Community Colleges and who reside in New Hampshire are eligible to enroll – whether they graduated years ago or are current community college nursing students applying for this pathway.
How does the program work?
Students first complete an Associate Degree in Nursing from one of NH’s Community Colleges. Current community college nursing students and graduates of an NH Community College nursing program can apply to UNH CPS for the online RN to BS in Nursing program.*
In the associate degree program at the community college, students will have completed a program of study that is focused on the clinical and lab components and prepares graduates to take the NCLEX. Successful completion of the associate degree and passing the NCLEX qualifies an individual to work as an RN.
The online RN to BS in Nursing program is designed for the convenience of working Registered Nurses.
Courses are offered fully online through UNH CPS, with the exception of the final Capstone course, which includes a field-based practicum project.
The RN to BS in Nursing program is a total of 120 credits, including the associate degree component, and can be completed at your pace.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available to eligible students at UNH CPS.
How do I take the next step?
Information is available on the CCSNH-UNH CPS landing page at https://cps.unh.edu/online/ccsnh-nursing-partnership. For additional questions, you can contact an advisor at https://cps.unh.edu/online/resources/contact-us.
* Final acceptance into the RN to BSN pathway is dependent upon successful completion of the Associate degree in Nursing program, passing the RN Licensing Test (NCLEX-RN) and being a nurse in good standing.** Course listings are available from each college.