Sumner College

RN to BSN

Cascade Station Campus
Portland, OR
Bachelor Degree
RN to BSN
Sumner College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES).
The program uses asynchronous distance education with an onsite practicum in its final term.
$12,960
The program is 50 weeks across five terms, with 72 curriculum quarter credits and 780 clock hours.
The current catalog publishes no application fee for this program.
Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Stafford Loans, PLUS loans and VA Educational Benefits are available to those who qualify.

RN to BSN is a Bachelor Degree program (100% Online) offered by Sumner College in Portland, OR. The program takes 50 weeks / 5 terms to complete, with a total tuition of $12,960.

Program Overview

This post-licensure degree-completion program is designed for working registered nurses. It is delivered asynchronously online, with an onsite practicum in the final term. Graduates must complete 180 total quarter credits, including awarded prior nursing and general-education credit.

Curriculum

  • Term 1: MAT105 College Mathematics (4); SOC207 Ethics (4); NUR318 Introduction to BSN & Strategies for Success (5)
  • Term 2: MAT309 Statistics to Inform Decisions (4); COM311 Intercultural Communication (4); BIO313 Pathophysiology (4)
  • Term 3: NUR322 Nutrition for Nursing Practice (5); NUR324 Holistic Health Assessment & Health Promotion (5); NUR326 Community & Public Health Nursing (5)
  • Term 4: NUR332 Healthcare Informatics (5); NUR434 Patient Safety & Continuous Quality Improvement (5); NUR436 Organizational & Systems Leadership (5)
  • Term 5: NUR442 Global Health Nursing (5); NUR444 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice (5); NUR446 Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice (7)

Program curriculum: 72 quarter credits / 780 clock hours over 50 weeks.

Tuition and Fees

Total Program Tuition
≈ $12,960
Total Program Cost
≈ $14,660

Total tuition: $12,960
Total program cost: $14,660

The current catalog addendum governs BSN and Practical Nursing program fees for students enrolled after June 1, 2026.

The current catalog publishes total program tuition of $12,960.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate from an accredited registered nursing program, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and hold or acquire an unencumbered nursing license in the state in which they will practice. Applicants must have completed 15 semester credit hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours of general education and meet admission prerequisite requirements. Online applicants must have access to a computer and the Internet, complete an online readiness assessment, and participate in an online orientation.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
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  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

Asynchronous Instruction. Full Distance Education. The RN to BSN program is delivered online, with an onsite practicum in its final term.

Our start dates are as follows:

  • September 8, 2026

School Information

Sumner College
sumnercollege.edu
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Location

Cascade Station Campus
8338 NE Alderwood Road
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97220
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