Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at CAC classroom.

Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Central Arizona College RN to BSN Program is designed to support registered nurses in advancing their education and career opportunities through a flexible online learning experience. The program prepares nurses to meet the evolving demands of healthcare by emphasizing leadership, evidence-based practice, patient safety, healthcare policy, and community health.

Program Information

Program Description

The Central Arizona College Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program provides licensed registered nurses the opportunity to advance their education through a flexible, asynchronous online learning format with targeted practicum experiences. Built upon previous nursing education and clinical experience, the program prepares nurses to meet the challenges of contemporary healthcare through leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, healthcare technology, and community-focused care.

Students explore patient safety, healthcare policy, legal and ethical decision-making, clinical judgment, leadership and management, research utilization, effective communication, and informatics. Graduates are prepared to evaluate person-centered care, apply clinical judgment in complex healthcare environments, lead quality improvement initiatives, utilize healthcare technologies effectively, and promote positive health outcomes for diverse populations across a variety of healthcare settings

Our Mission

We are committed to:

  • Teaching safe, evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Reaching out to a culturally diverse population within our community.
  • Understanding trends in nursing education and healthcare dynamics.
  • Empowering student learning through innovation and technology.

Advance Your Nursing Career

100% Online Didactic Coursework • Designed for Working Nurses • Evidence-Based Curriculum • Leadership Focused

Related Occupations

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.