Online RN to BSN Programs in Louisiana

Best RN to BSN Online Programs in Louisiana

1. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 3 Semesters (Full-Time); 4+ Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes
• NCLEX Pass Rates: 98.60%

ULL’s 100% Online RN to BSN is an incredibly popular choice in Louisiana—more than 50% of RNs in the state choose this challenging & well-reviewed program! That’s probably because it’s convenient (e.g. 4 start dates), relatively affordable, and backed by a big name. ULL’s LHC Group – Myers School of Nursing is an NLN Center of Excellence with great NCLEX pass rates and an Online MSN. We like the fact that the Online RN to BSN is thoughtfully planned—the curriculum includes unique coursework in disaster training. Better yet, there’s no expiration date for General Education (GE) credits.

2. McNeese State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 10 Months (Full-Time) or More
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes
• NCLEX Pass Rates: 95.40%

McNeese’s College of Nursing & Health Professions has come up with a practical Online RN to BSN that’s both speedy and cost-effective! It’s even more inexpensive if you qualify for the Preferred Tuition Rate for RNs from partner healthcare agencies. Plus there’s a special Online RN to BSN Scholarship for RNs from specific Louisiana DRA parishes. Best of all, reviews from former nursing students are positive, with praise for the challenging curriculum & fraternal atmosphere.

3. Nicholls State University

• Program: Online RN-BSN Articulation
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Length: ~12 Months
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: No
• NCLEX Pass Rates: 92.54%

Joining the list of great state options is Nicholls’s Online RN-BSN Articulation program. Unlike some other schools, Nicholls gives you plenty of opportunities to customize your plan of study. The program includes mandatory electives, but you’re also allowed to substitute an additional 4 hours of nursing elective courses for the Preceptorship Experience in Professional Nursing. The College of Nursing offers a range of intriguing electives (see the Nursing section in Courses of Instruction). You may wish to ask if you can include 500-level courses—this will give you a head-start on graduate studies!

Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana is a highly affordable state for Online RN to BSN programs! For our Cheapest LA rankings, we’ve featured degrees that are under $9,000 in total tuition. You’ll see it pop up in our rankings of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs in the country. If you’re willing pay a little more, you could also consider McNeese (which is even cheaper with the Preferred Tuition Rate), ULL, Southeastern Louisiana, and Nicholls State!

1. Northwestern State University of Louisiana

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees
• NCLEX Pass Rates: 89.73%

NSULA’s 100% Online RN to BSN is offered at a flat tuition rate. Prices are the same for in-state and out-of-state students; military & dependents are eligible for a heavily discounted military tuition rate. There are no mandatory fees, but there will be a one-time application fee.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in Louisiana

Our Fastest LA rankings are limited to Online RN to BSN programs that take less than 1 year/3 semesters to complete on a full-time schedule. You’ll notice that many other programs in Louisiana will take 12 or 14 months. If you’d like to investigate extra-quick options, check out our rankings of the Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. McNeese State University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Length: 10 Months
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes
• NCLEX Pass Rates: 95.40%

On a turbo-charged schedule, McNeese’s 100% Online RN to BSN takes 10 months. Accelerated classes are 7-weeks long, with a 1-week break between each course. So you might end up taking two BSN-level courses—including practicums—every two months (10 courses = 30 credit hours). There are 6 separate start dates every year.

RN to BSN Scholarships in Louisiana

RN to BSN Requirements in Louisiana

RN Licensure: Online RN to BSN degrees are classified as “post-licensure” programs. That means Louisiana universities will expect you to have—or be in the process of earning—an RN license. Some LA schools may allow you to apply before you have passed the NCLEX exam. Check the admissions section for details.

• The Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) can answer any questions you may have about state licensure.
• LSBN also posts a list of Board-Approved Schools of Nursing and publishes NCLEX pass rates for individual Louisiana schools in its Annual Report.

State Authorization: Do you live outside of state?

• We’re happy to report that almost all Louisiana Online RN to BSN programs are open to RNs with a valid U.S. license. But it never hurts to check the fine print on state authorization!
• One outlier was Nicholls State’s Online RN-BSN Articulation—Nicholls wants to see documentation of an unencumbered & unrestricted Louisiana RN license.

Louisiana Online RN to BSN Programs: FAQs

Are 100% Online RN to BSN Programs in Louisiana Available?

Absolutely. Almost all—if not all—Online RN to BSN programs in our Louisiana listings are 100% online with no on-campus requirements. And they are all CCNE- or ACEN-accredited. So you can truly have your pick!

Can I Choose a “No Clinicals” Online RN to BSN in Louisiana?

Because of CCNE and ACEN accreditation regulations, Online RN to BSN programs in Louisiana will contain on-the-ground practicums. But fear not! These experiences won’t be like your associate degree or diploma in nursing clinicals. In Louisiana, BSN-level practicums tend to focus on fieldwork in two areas: Community/Public Health Nursing and Leadership & Management. You’ll typically be able to tackle practicums in your local community and current workplace.

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

Not necessarily. Statistics is still a standard requirement at many Louisiana schools, but you may not need to have it when you apply. At places like ULL, you can take math/statistics as a “co-requisite”—that means you can complete General Education (GE) credits at the same time as RN to BSN credits.