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Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing

Are you looking for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in Houston? Look no further than San Jac's RN-to-BSN program. You'll enjoy fully online classes. Plus, a generous scholarship gives you money for school and allows you to study around your work schedule. Apply today!

Earn your Bachelor of Science (BSN) at San Jac

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Advance Your Nursing Career

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing and take the next step in your professional journey. This RN-to-BSN program builds on your nursing experience and can help you qualify for new opportunities in today's healthcare field.

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Earn Your BSN Online

Complete your BSN while continuing to work as a registered nurse. With 100% online classes and eight-week courses, you can balance school, work, and family while moving toward your degree.

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Improve Patient Care

Build skills in evidence-based practice, community health, healthcare technology, and nursing research. You'll learn how to use data and best practices to improve patient outcomes and support quality care across healthcare settings.

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Apply What You Learn at Work

Put new skills into practice throughout the program. In your final semester, you'll complete a workplace-based project focused on improving patient care, healthcare operations, or nursing practice in your own work environment.

Careers

Registered Nurse (Entry)
 $72,469
Registered Nurse (Median)
 $97,807
Registered Nurse (Experienced)
 $108,593

 Opportunities

The RN-to-BSN program Is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). It is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

The BSN program is learner-centric and follows an eight-week course model, which builds on your previous education and experience. Our course’s primary concepts are:

  • Community health nursing
  • Nursing research
  • Public and global health policy
  • Informatics
  • Leadership 

 Locations

Salary Source: Texas Wages

Nursing Numbers

With low tuition, and a fast-track program, we’re one of the most accessible BSN programs in Houston.
60
students are accepted each fall and spring semester.
$2,573
is the approximate cost for in-district tuition. Out-of-district tuition is $4,464
1 year
of upper-level courses to complete this program
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Your Prescription for Success

Application Process
Ready to apply? Our application process is designed to be straightforward and easy. But we’re always here if you need help. Don’t wait - take the first step toward reaching your goals and apply today.

Your Questions Answered

Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.
An RN-to-BSN program is designed for registered nurses who already have an associate degree in nursing and want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The program builds on your existing nursing knowledge and helps you develop leadership, research, and community health skills.

You'll need to have an associate degree in nursing from an accredited institution and hold an active, unencumbered Texas RN license. 

In addition to meeting San Jac admission requirements, you'll need to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be employed as a professional nurse. You will also need to submit a recommendation letter.

You can complete the upper-level nursing coursework in about one year. The program uses eight-week courses to help working nurses move through the curriculum efficiently.

Yes. All classes are offered online, making it easier for working nurses to balance school, work, and family responsibilities. Some clinical and community-based requirements are completed in person.

Learn more about the classes.

Coursework focuses on leadership, community health nursing, nursing research, healthcare technology, public and global health policy, and evidence-based practice.

These skills can help you improve patient outcomes and prepare for future leadership roles.

A BSN can help you expand your professional knowledge and prepare for leadership opportunities in healthcare.

Many employers value nurses with bachelor's degrees because of their training in leadership, research, community health, and quality improvement.

Yes. San Jac offers an affordable pathway to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Tuition is often lower than many university RN-to-BSN programs, helping you advance your education while managing costs.

Even better, every BSN student is eligible to receive support through the Clifton Black Scholarship. Additional nursing scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities may also be available to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Curriculum Overview

A BSN program begins each fall and spring semester. Designed for working RNs, all classes are 100% online. Clinical and/or community hours are in-person. Learn more about the structure and class requirements below.
The BSN program is taught in eight-week increments, instead of a standard 16-week semester. The program includes Associate Degree Nursing transfer credits.
  • 34 semester credit hours (SCH) will be applied to your RN-to-BSN degree
  • General education courses: 55 SCH are included in the degree
  • Upper-level nursing courses: 31 SCH hours of BSN-level nursing courses
The BSN program is taught in eight-week increments, instead of a standard 16-week semester. The program includes Associate Degree Nursing transfer credits.
  • 34 semester credit hours (SCH) will be applied to your RN-to-BSN degree
  • General education courses: 55 SCH are included in the degree
  • Upper-level nursing courses: 31 SCH hours of BSN-level nursing courses

You can apply to the program even if you haven’t finished all the required courses yet. However, your application won’t show your final grades, which may make it harder for you to get in. You also get more points based on our admissions rubric for courses you’ve completed. Because of this, we recommend you complete all your courses before applying. Additionally, this will help you do well in the upper-level nursing courses once you’re in the program.

  • BIOL 1322, Nutrition
  • CHEM 1305/1105, Introductory Chemistry I Lecture and Lab OR CHEM 1311/1111
  • MATH 1314, College Algebra (or higher level), OR MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
Required general education / Texas core courses:
  • ENGL 1301, Composition I
  • ENGL 1302, Composition II
  • MATH 1342, Elementary Statistical Methods
  • BIOL 2301/2101, Human Anatomy & Physiology I (part of ADN-RN curriculum)
  • BIOL 2302/2102, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (part of ADN-RN curriculum)
  • CHEM 1305/1105, Introductory Chemistry I Lecture and Lab
  • BIOL 1322, Nutrition
  • BIOL 2320/2120 Microbiology for Health Science Majors (part of ADN-RN curriculum)
  • PSYC 2301, General Psychology (part of ADN-RN curriculum)
  • PSYC 2314, Lifespan Growth and Development (part of ADN-RN curriculum)
  • PHIL 2306, Introduction to Ethics
  • ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation, or similar art course
  • HIST 1301, United States History I
  • HIST 1302, United States History II
  • GOVT 2305, Federal Government
  • GOVT 2306, Texas Government
  • SPCH 1315, Public Speaking or SPCH or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
 The clinicals required for this program are:
  • Community Health Nursing - This course includes simulated online and practical learning opportunities. You will travel to designated communities and maintain a log of activities throughout the course. At the end of the course, you will present your findings based on your community assessments.
  • Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Leadership/Management Courses - These courses are designed to teach you how to analyze data to determine best practices for your place of employment. Clinical hours are not required for this course. You will develop, and possibly implement a change management project. You will have the opportunity to select a topic that fits your aspired/actual places of employment.

Contact Us

For general questions, please email SanJacBSN@sjcd.edu or reach out to directly to our team.
Carliss Ramos
Dept Chair, RN-BSN
Phone
(281) 476-1842
Location
Central
Ira Robins
Sr Administrative Assistant
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1440
Location
Central