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Deepen Your Knowledge, Enhance Patient Care
As a nurse, your skills and knowledge enable patients to achieve their health goals. At American College of Education (ACE), we help busy nurses like you meet career goals through our fully online, CCNE-accredited BSN program. You’ll learn the latest research-based skills and patient care practices that you can apply right away.
This program equips you with advanced knowledge in health assessment, nursing informatics, leadership and more. Leverage the ADN you already have to quickly earn your BSN, preparing and positioning yourself for higher roles. Plus, many nurses apply employer tuition reimbursement benefits and take advantage of our scholarship opportunities to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Take your passion for patient care to the next level and expand your influence on the healthcare landscape.
Empower your students and community, and take the next step toward a future full of possibility.
The RN to BSN program offers a seamless learning experience for those seeking advanced nursing knowledge and expanded professional skills appropriate for a global and increasingly complex healthcare system. Designed to expand competencies in practice, evidence-based decision-making, informatics and technological communication skills, and innovative thinking, the degree promotes professional expertise in patient-centered care among various populations. The dynamic connection between research, theory, and practice prepares students to engage in problem-solving in micro- and macro-systems and to ensure quality care and patient safety. As leaders and educators, graduates are expected to become change agents to improve people's health.
Here are the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. If no focus of study option is selected, you can choose any 3 courses from the study options below.
Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
This course introduces students to the nature of chemistry and the principles of scientific inquiry. Foundational concepts in chemistry are emphasized, including theories and laws; the states of matter; chemical and physical properties; the periodic table; chemical reactions and the properties of reactive matter; the structure of atoms and molecules, and the characteristics of elements, ions, compounds, and mixtures.
This course develops knowledge related to the profession of nursing, current issues in nursing, and the role of nursing in transforming health outcomes. The ethical and scientific basis for nursing practice is discussed. Nursing's paradigm is defined. Students explore key nursing theories and theories from other disciplines as a foundation for care. Students utilize the concepts from theories, Professional Nursing Standards (ANA), Code of Ethics, Institute of Medicine Report (IOM), Competencies from the Quality, Safety, and Education in Nursing (QSEN) to analyze their practice and to clarify their role as a member of a profession.
Building upon the student's previous health assessment knowledge, this course develops the advanced knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) needed to provide safe, competent, and comprehensive health assessments of individuals and families throughout the lifespan to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health assessments, risk assessments, functional assessments, health history and genetic issues. Students will learn to use advanced communication and physical assessment skills to identify changes in health patterns from acute to chronic problems found in various populations. Pre-requisite NUR4013
This course focuses on health promotion, disease, and injury prevention across the lifespan. Health of communities, vulnerable populations, and health policy are discussed within a global context. Students learn to incorporate epidemiological biostatistical data through knowledge of healthcare informatics to assess factors related to community health. Genetic considerations, culture, health disparities, factors determining population health, and equity in patient care are explored. Practice experience is part of this course.
This course is an introduction to scholarship which includes identification of practice issues; appraisal and integration of evidence; and evaluation of outcomes. The focus is on the identification of research designs within the hierarchy of evidence and accurate interpretation of evidence from individual studies. Students will apply principles of evidence-based practice, identify appropriate researchable questions, and review research-based evidence to improve practice.
Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality healthcare. In this course, learners explore leadership and change theory and strategies necessary to lead in evolving, contemporary healthcare systems. Students will be prepared to contribute to safety initiatives, quality improvement, policy development, resource management, and strategic planning. An emphasis is placed on professionalism, principles of ethics, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and working within interprofessional teams to facilitate quality care and promote health outcomes.
Health and wellness promotion continues to become more of the primary emphasis in healthcare as compared to previous years. This course introduces students to dimensions of wellness, focusing on a holistic approach to patient care, clinical prevention, and population-focused care. Culture, socioeconomic factors, and health promotion across various populations are discussed. Use of technology and nursing principles are applied to help guide life choices. The practice of integrative medicine is explored.
Knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology are the focus of this course. Throughout the course, learners explore the roles, theories, and standards of nursing informatics. Informatics-based health applications that support communication, care coordination, quality improvement, and data- based decision making across healthcare systems are examined.
he Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout the professional nursing program.
In this course, the student examines multiple theories from nursing and related fields to explore value and application to research and evidence based practice. Specifically, the course explores the use of theory in the design of research and development of nursing knowledge. Knowledge and skills to critique quantitative research studies are developed. Emphasis is placed on applying four criteria for critique: construct validity, internal validity, statistical conclusion validity, and external validity. Students focus on principles of evidence-based practice and synthesize the evidence from studies and arrive at a conclusion.
This course focuses on qualitative research traditions and the critique of qualitative studies for trustworthiness. Criteria for evaluating qualitative research include credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The purposes for qualitative research approaches, to include theory development, are explored. Students are introduced to the interpretation and critique of mixed-methods research as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Students integrate evidence from both quantitative and qualitative studies for evidence-based practice and developing patient- centered care guidelines. The relationships between evidence, quality, and outcomes are analyzed. The impact of health policy is explored.
This course considers the necessity of communicating well in society. Communicating verbally, through the written word, and through body language are examined closely. Barriers to communication along with ways to overcome them are discussed in detail. The importance of providing and accepting feedback is analyzed. Interpersonal communication skills and theories of communication round out the course.
This course is designed to help students learn to communicate effectively across borders, navigate cultural differences, and hone skills that will help them succeed globally. They will learn what it means to be culturally competent and culturally responsible. Hallmarks of cross-cultural communication are considered. Additionally, ways to harness the power of a workforce, along with suggestions on how to develop a global mindset, are presented. Ethnocentrism and the challenges associated with it are examined. Students will leave the course with a better understanding of where they fit in the world on a global scale and practical steps they can take to improve their chances for success in the global economy.
Current course is (name and description): STAT4013 Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in the Health Sciences This course is an introduction to the biostatistical concepts and the skills necessary to interpret research findings and data for evidence-based practice (EBP) in the health sciences. Topics include an introduction to statistical methods frequently used in research, variation and variables, levels of data measurement, descriptive statistics and data display, probability, statistical and clinical significance, confidence intervals, statistical power analysis, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics. Statistical techniques introduced are correlation, chi-square, t-test, odds ratios, relative risk, linear regression, and an introduction to one-way analysis of variance. Update to: STAT4013 Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice This course is designed to develop an appreciation and general understanding of statistics. It offers an interpretation of fundamental statistical concepts, including variation and variables, levels of data measurement, descriptive statistics and data display, probability, statistical significance, confidence intervals, statistical power analysis, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics.
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Continuing your education is a big decision that involves an investment of your time and money. We recognize that, which is why we're committed to ensuring you experience a positive return on that investment.
You only pay the cost it takes for us to deliver your education, nothing more. By keeping our tuition low, we’ve helped our students see a $19.20 return in future higher earnings for every $1 they invested in their ACE education.1
Because of our low tuition and total program cost, 87% of our students graduate debt-free.2 Popular payment options include paying by course, paying by month or paying in full. Visit our payment options page to learn more.
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master's degrees at a total average cost of $10,000*. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Tuition & ROIWe are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.3 Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Success StoriesOur virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Because we don’t have a physical campus, our students don’t need to pay infrastructure or facility fees. We also keep our operational costs low by not participating in Title IV federal funding. We pass all these savings along to our students.
Due to our engaging online format, you’ll connect and learn from industry peers worldwide. And even though you’re learning online, you won’t feel alone thanks to student discussion boards and online forums.
Learn strategies and skills you can apply immediately and leverage for future career advancement. Employers of ACE graduates report a 96% satisfaction rate,3 while 98% of our students felt their professional skills were stronger after graduation.3
Every course is created by our in-house curriculum and production team working in tandem with our academic leaders. Plus, all courses follow a consistent structure. No outdated coursework, no surprises.
*The application fee is valid for one year from date of submission.
**Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
All general education courses must be completed prior to awarding of bachelor's degree and matriculation to graduate portion of the program.
All applicants must submit, to the Admissions Office, an official evaluation from a NACES-approved organization.
All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:
2Internal research conducted November 2025
4Education Data Initiative accessed on January 28, 2026
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