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Broaden Your Career Options with an Online Nursing Degree

If you are an RN and want to expand your options for job promotions and graduate studies enroll in MSU Denver’s affordable, flexible, online nursing degree. Our ten course RN to BS program is designed to help you broaden your career options without ever coming to campus.

If you are a community college student enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) program the fully online RN to BS Option with dual enrollment is designed to help you graduate sooner.

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The MSU Denver Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Students residing in any state in the U.S. may attend the fully online BRNCO RN to BS program. For information about licensure requirements in each state, please visit Professional Licensure Disclosure Requirements.

2022-2023 BRNCO RN to BS Estimated Cost

Is RN to BS or Dual Enrollment the Right Option for You?

You must have your RN license or be concurrently dual enrolled in an ADN community college program to enroll in the BRNCO program.

Not sure which of MSU Denver’s fully accredited nursing degree programs is the right fit for you? Explore our Traditional Nursing and Accelerated Nursing options or reach out to our Online Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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Complete Your Nursing Degree 100% Online

Whether you’re a licensed registered nurse (RN) or a current student in an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, the online Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option (BRNCO) is a flexible, empowering opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, expand your experience, and advance in the healthcare industry.

Graduate School Preparation

Combine your skills with MSU Denver’s online Bachelor of Science to position yourself as a competitive candidate for employment at ANCC Magnet designated hospitals and as a desirable graduate school applicant.

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$1000 Renewable Annual Scholarship for New and Returning Students

If you are a new or returning MSU Denver student interested in completing a fully online degree, this scholarship is for you.

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How to Apply to MSU Denver

How to Apply to the BRNCO RN to BS Program

Success Coaching for MSU Denver Online Students

  • Success coaches work one-on-one with you to develop a personalized success plan
  • Specialized resources for online students can include trainings, referrals, monthly meetings, and resource recommendations
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Hispanic Serving Institution

MSU Denver continues to serve the highest number of Hispanic/Latina/o/x students among institutions of higher education in the state of Colorado.

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Civically Engaged Campus

More than 70% of registered MSU Denver students voted in the 2020 Presidential Election.

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Nationally Ranked as #3 in Most Innovative Schools

In 2021 U.S. News ranked colleges making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.