Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN Completion Program for Registered Nurses

Entrance Requirements

• Successful completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a regionally accredited institution
• Passed the NCLEX exam and hold a current unencumbered RN license in the U.S.; applicants in the process of taking the NCLEX exam and/or obtaining licensure and employment as an RN will be considered for conditional acceptance.
• Must be employed as an RN throughout the program
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; applicants with a lower GPA will be reviewed for conditional acceptance

We are currently not accepting new students from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. Please note: This is not an all-inclusive list. There may be other states we cannot accept students from due to the regulations set by that state’s Board of Nursing.

Application Requirements

Students must apply online through NursingCAS.

All students applying for admission to the BSN Completion Program for Registered Nursing must submit:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended sent to NursingCAS
• Current CV/Resume
• Copy of current unencumbered RN licensure in the U.S.

Please note: During clinical experiences, students must comply with healthcare system requirements including proof of vaccinations.

Please note: There is a $60 application fee required by the CAS system and to be paid at the time of submitting an application. 

Concordia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

This baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Concordia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

States have established standards of practice for the nursing profession. While at the present time, we cannot provide a particular state’s educational requirements for licensing, we can assure you that we will provide you with the contact information for the state Board of Nursing for the state in which you are considering seeking licensure.

We are currently not accepting new students from Washington state, Alaska, or Alabama. Please note: This is not an all-inclusive list. There may be other states we cannot accept students from due to the regulations set by that state’s Board of Nursing.