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RN to BSN Completion Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Gain The Skills Needed To—


  • Advance your nursing career by enhancing evidence-based, client-centered care practices through an RN-to-BSN completion program in Piqua.
  • Pursue various nursing career paths, including leadership, management, and research.
  • Equip yourself to further your education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DNP). 

Application Periods

Applications to the RN-BSN program will be accepted:

  • September 1, 2026, through January 8, 2027, for admission to the 2026 Spring Semester cohort.
  • February 15, 2027, through July 30, 2027, for admission to the 2027 Fall Semester cohort.
  • September 1, 2027, through January 7, 2028 for admission to the 2027 Spring Semester cohort.

(Applicants who complete their nursing program in December 2026 and are awaiting confirmation of RN licensure may be granted provisional acceptance into the program. All provisionally accepted students are required to obtain an active RN license by February 2, 2027. Students who do not meet this requirement by the stated deadline will be withdrawn from NUR 300S.)

Students must meet with the nursing advisor prior to filling out this application. Schedule an appointment with nursing advisor, Carin Benning, by calling Student Services at 937.778.8600.

Complete Coursework Online.

Complete seven nursing courses supplemented by general and technical electives over four semesters. All coursework is conducted online, with one in-person seminar at the beginning of each term.

    Effective October 16, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on October 16, 2026. 

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    404.975.5000
    To see official candidacy status, click here.

    Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

    Edison State Nursing Program


    Ready to start your journey at Edison State?

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    “My experience with Edison State's Registered Nursing program helped me pursue a BSN because I loved all the nursing instructors and trusted them to provide me with the best education possible.”

    Hannah K., Edison State Alumna

    Ready To Get Started?

    Step One

    Submit your application.

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    Step Two

    Upload your transcript(s).

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    Step Three

    Search & register for classes.

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