100% ONLINE
RN to BSN
Designed For Working Nurses
100% ONLINE
RN to BSN
Designed For Working Nurses
Make McNeese your
FIRST CHOICE
and be prepared to advance your career and education to the next level.
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Preferred tuition rate
for nurses from partner health care agencies—also extends to spouses and dependents, as well as members of the United States Military and McNeese and SOWELA nursing associate degree graduates.

$9,000
$300/credit
for nurses from
non-partner health care agencies
$7,000
$233/credit
for nurses from
partner health care agencies
Financial aid is available
*Cost shown for nursing curriculum only. Students may need additional courses depending on amount of transfer credits granted.

Accelerated program
Complete your degree in as little as
10 months
with six different start dates per year. Classes last 7 weeks with a 1-week break in between
If you wish to apply for federal and state financial aid (grants and loans), you should begin the process as soon as possible. To get started, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate term and aid year. Then, monitor the email account you provided on your FAFSA often and promptly respond to our requests for documentation. If you have any questions, call 337-475-5065 or email studentcentral@mcneese.edu.
Drop/Withdrawal Periods | Calendar Days for 7-week Session | Refund |
Class Drop | Day 1 through Day 8 | 100% Refund |
Class Withdrawal | Day 9 through Deadline to Withdraw | No Refund |
For specific dates, view the academic calendar.
Start Class: | Application Deadline |
---|---|
January 18, 2021 | January 4, 2021 |
March 15, 2021 | March 1, 2021 |
May 10, 2021 | April 26, 2021 |
July 5, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |

National Accreditation Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
UL-Lafayette
McNeese State University
UL- Monroe
LSU-Alexandria
Lamar University
NURN 200
Professional Role Transition for the Registered Nurse
NURN 202
Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare
NURN 300
Informatics and Patient Care Technology
NURN 301
Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
NURN 302
Business of Healthcare
NURN 400
Advanced Nursing Concepts
NURN 402
Community Health Nursing
NURN 403
Community Health Nursing Clinical Practicum
NURN 404
Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURN 405
Leadership and Management Clinical Capstone
To apply for the RN to BSN program*, you must:
- Complete the online application
- Possess a current unencumbered RN license
- Have earned an associate degree or diploma from a nationally accredited nursing program and a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- Have your official transcripts sent directly from all colleges and universities to McNeese
- Pay the $20 application fee
*30 Credit hours must be completed with McNeese.
About McNeese State University
Established in 1939, McNeese State University is nationally ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States, has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges for eight consecutive years, and is known for having a high return on investment for tuition and high average starting salaries for its graduates.
At McNeese, we’re changing lives by mentoring and inspiring our students to help them achieve their academic and career goals.
All qualified students are eligible for admission to McNeese State University regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.

To apply to this program, please
complete the application online at www.mcneese.edu/apply.
Applicants must provide official transcripts from all prior educational institutions as well as verification of your RN license.
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan St. | Lake Charles, LA 70605
Email: onlinenursing@mcneese.edu
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