RN to BSN
Advance your career with our online RN to BSN program. With our individualized attention, small class sizes, and courses structured for working nurses, you will achieve more.
- 100% online
- 1 Year Completion
- 7 Week Courses
- No Chemistry or Statistics Required
- 5 Start Dates
- Transfer Credits Accepted
- $8,000 with premier scholarship
The fully-online ADN to BSN degree will give students the education and skills needed to advance their career and meet the ever-changing needs of the nursing profession. Students who participate in Schreiner’s Online RN to BSN program will complete innovative coursework that is interwoven with ethical principles.
Our program is built for success—you can maintain your nursing career while having the flexibility to earn an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. As an accelerated Online RN to BSN degree, students can complete the program in as little as one year. In addition to required coursework, students can choose from several elective nursing courses and even receive credit for certifications already earned.
- 100% online
- 1 Year Completion
- 7 Week Courses
- No Chemistry or Statistics Required
- 5 Start Dates
- Transfer Credits Accepted
- $8,000 with premier scholarship
The fully-online ADN to BSN degree will give students the education and skills needed to advance their career and meet the ever-changing needs of the nursing profession. Students who participate in Schreiner’s Online RN to BSN program will complete innovative coursework that is interwoven with ethical principles.
Our program is built for success—you can maintain your nursing career while having the flexibility to earn an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. As an accelerated Online RN to BSN degree, students can complete the program in as little as one year. In addition to required coursework, students can choose electives that include opportunities abroad or credit for certifications that they already have earned.
Admission Requirements
We want you to be successful. The admissions requirements for Schreiner’s Online RN to BSN degree are constructed to maximize the likelihood of your success as a professional nurse.
RN to BSN Applicants must:
- Complete the online application
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher (provisional admission considered if below a 2.5)
- Have an Associates Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university
- Have official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended sent to admissions@schreiner.edu
- Hold a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the United States
- Pay the $25.00 application fee
Nursing CertificationsSchreiner University’s Online RN to BSN program has been awarded accreditation from the following organizations and is in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing:
| TERM | START DATE |
| Spring A | January 17, 2023 |
| Spring B | March 13, 2023 |
| Summer B | June 26, 2023 |
| Fall A | Coming Soon |
| Fall B | Coming Soon |
Schreiner University is committed to providing an affordable Online RN to BSN degree. If you are employed with one of our partner healthcare providers, you are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship. This helps reduce the average cost of the RN to BSN program, making the full tuition for the nursing courses only $9,219 (includes tech fees)! Ask us today if your employer is a partner!
Schreiner’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing online degree is a Bachelor’s completion program for licensed RNs with an Associates Degree. In order to earn the degree, students must satisfy the nursing core, nursing electives, and Schreiner Core BSN.
No more than 6 credit hours of nursing courses may be supplemented for nursing courses in Schreiner’s RN to BSN program. These courses must be taken at an accredited school and assessed by Schreiner’s Director of Nursing to be considered transferable. Nursing courses that are substantially different from Schreiner University courses may be accepted for credit in place of Independent Study or International Study, if approved by the Director of Nursing.
For those who have been accepted to Schreiner University’s RN to BSN program online, you should receive an acceptance email from admissions@schreiner.edu with your new username and password to log in to our student portal, Schreiner One. Please follow the steps below to sign your commitment.
- Log on to Schreiner One – using the credentials you received in an email when you were admitted. Please check your junk mail for this email as well.
- Go to the “Admissions” tab
- Click “My Application” then under “Next Steps” click “Sign Graduate Commitment Form”
- By signing the commitment form you are saying that you are ready to start Schreiner’s OBSN program.
Class Registration Instructions
- Once your commitment form is processed your admissions counselor will let you know when you are able to register for classes. Your admissions counselor will send you a Course Delivery Plan which details the core courses and nursing courses you need to take in order to complete the program in a timely manner. If you deviate from this plan, understand the implications this may have on your completion of the program. You must email your admissions counselor stating your approval and understanding of the course delivery plan.
- Your direct academic advisor will be Dr. Ruth Oliver, the director of nursing at Schreiner. She can be reached at roliver@schreiner or 830-792-7323. Please contact her with any degree specific questions.
- Registration Guide
Are you returning to Schreiner University?
Please fill out our Intent To Return Form. This form is for former students who have been out one semester only and who have not been enrolled at another college or university during that time.
If you have been away from Schreiner or attended another college/university please resubmit an application and transcripts to be considered for the program.
Nursing Faculty
Traditional BSN Program
TEACHING
Clinical practice includes: Pediatric nursing, hematology, oncology, clinical research, blood and marrow transplant, pediatric cancer survivorship care, vaccinations across the lifespan. Current nursing courses: Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Holistic Health, Nursing Research, Leadership and Management, Maternal Newborn, Transitions.
RESEARCH
Dissertation title: Fasting Guidelines for Pediatric Cancer Patients in an Adult Cancer Hospital.
Doctoral Nursing Practice Project: Development of an evidence-based clinical guideline for age-appropriate screening, prevention, and management of bone abnormalities in children post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Publication Books: Woods D, & McDonald L (2011). Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In C. Baggot, D. Fochtman, G. Foley, & K. Patterson Kelly, Nursing care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders (pp. 1023-1037). Glenview: Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.
Co-authored publication titles: Anticipating the Role of Amifostine. (2000). APON Counts 14(3).
Advancing Knowledge and Practice in Adolescents Coping with Cancer. Seminars in Oncology Nursing 16(4): 335-336. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy: Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (2001), Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, PA. Nursing Considerations for CLOLARTM (Clofarabine) in the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children (2006). Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 10(6): 809-815. Growth patterns and gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Oncology Nursing Forum, 2008 May;35(3):443-8.
Unrelated cord blood transplantation in children with idiopathic severe aplastic anemia. Bone Marrow Transplant, 2008 42(9):589-95.
Clonal cytogenetic abnormalities after tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy in PH+ all resolution after decitabine therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer ( 2011). Development of an evidence-based clinical guideline for age-appropriate screening, prevention, and management of bone abnormalities in children post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing (2013).
Clinical practice implications of immunizations after pediatric bone marrow transplant: a literature review (2013). Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 30 (1):7-17.Comprehensive, Family-Centered Patient Education, A Long and Windy Road. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (2018).
Development of a Multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Team in a New Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (2018).
SERVICE
National Chapter Sigma Theta Tau and Counselor for the Schreiner University and Peterson Memorial Regional Medical Center at-large-chapter. Member, Schreiner University Assessment Committee. Chair Nursing Program Student Advisement Committee. ATI Liaison. Academic appointment, Baylor College of Medicine.
EDUCATION
Associated Degree Nursing (1992), North Harris Montgomery Community College. BSN (1996), University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing. MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2003), University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing. Doctor of Nursing Practice (2012), University of Alabama. Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care. Board Certified Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse.
TEACHING
Clinical background includes Med/Surg/Urology, Pediatrics, Home Health, and YMCA Summer Camp Nursing. Began teaching in 1991. Current nursing course: Population Health Nursing.
RESEARCH
Research has focused on health promotion and community gardening, nutrition, and community/academic collaboration.
SERVICE
Officer, National Chapter Sigma Theta Tau. Member, Texas Nurses Association. Certified trainer for vision and hearing screening by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Managed a Community Vaccination Clinic, and currently manages nursing care at the San Antonio Refugee Health clinic.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Nursing, Methodist Medical Center SON (1985). RN-BS, Bradley University, (1989). Master of Science in Community Health Nursing (1994). Doctorate, Public Health with a focus on International and Family Health (2001). Board Certified Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (1997).
TEACHING
Healthcare background consists of critical care, wound care & hyperbaric and nurse manager.
Current courses: Foundations of Professional Nursing, Adult Medical Surgical, Simulation and Nursing Skills Lab.
RESEARCH
Areas of research interest: patient satisfaction, pressure ulcer prevention, reduction in staff turnover.
SERVICE
Affiliations: American Nurses Association, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders, Sigma Theta Tau,Golden Key International Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success. Schreiner University Nursing Advisory Committee. Lean Sigma Green Belt Certification. U.S. Navy Veteran, hospital corpsman.
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Nursing, Kapiolani Community college, Hawaii. BSN, Old Dominion University, Virginia. MSN with a focus in Leadership & Management, Capella University, Minnesota. MBA, Capella University, Minnesota. Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate.
Online RN – BSN Program
TEACHING
Nursing background encompasses over 24 years of healthcare experience. Primary interest include: acute care, gerontology, medical surgical, growth and development and palliative care. Currently courses: Leadership, Management, Global Health, to BSN students.
RESEARCH
DNP scholarly inquiry project was researching the effects of palliative care knowledge on initiation of referrals within an acute care setting.
SERVICE
Member, National League of Nursing. Member, Bristol Plymouth Practical Nurse Program Committee, Taunton, Massachusetts. Instructor, Stop the Bleed.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Nursing, Bristol Community College (1996), completed an RN-to-BSN at the University of Massachusetts (1999), MSN from University of Phoenix – Online (2014), DNP in Nursing Education from Regis College – Online (2020).
TEACHING
Clinical background consists of adult and pediatric emergency departments in Texas, which include: Memorial Hermann, Ben Taub Hospital, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, and First Choice Emergency Room. Current courses: Nursing Research, Capstone, Community Health and Politics and Healthcare.
RESEARCH
Areas of research interest have been, trauma-informed care, vicarious traumatization, and the variables associated with Human Trafficking in the Emergency Department.
SERVICE
Certified Emergency Room Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
EDUCATION
BSN from The University of Texas Medical Branch (2009). MSN in Nursing Education from The University of Texas at Arlington (2018). Ph.D. candidate, The University of Texas at Arlington (2021).
TEACHING
She has taught undergraduate and graduate nursing students since 2012 instructing on-line, in the classroom, instructional labs, simulation, and clinical. Current courses include: Leadership, Management and Transitions to Nursing Practice.
RESEARCH
Dr. Grota was honored with the APIC New Investigator of the Year Award in 2011 for her research in infection control isolation and associated adverse events. 2016, awarded the UTHSCSA Presidential Junior Scholar Research Award. Her research focus is in evidence-based practices to prevent infections and adverse effects of isolation. Clinical editor of the APIC TEXT (2014), an international reference text for infection prevention. Co-director, Texas Higher Education Grant for Nursing Simulation Developing a comprehensive robust integrated simulation program (2107-2019). Publication, Using international nursing association for clinical simulation and learning standards to evaluate the rigor of high-fidelity simulation learning experiences, Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2020).
SERVICE
Dr. Grota is a nationally recognized infection prevention expert and has been active in the Association for Infection Prevention and Control (APIC) locally and nationally for over twenty-five years.
EDUCATION
BSN from Oklahoma Baptist University, MS clinical nurse specialist from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Ph.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Internship at Columbia University School of Nursing.
TEACHING
Healthcare background consists of over 20 years of experience in pediatric hematology/oncology and mental health. Dr. Johnson’s teaching philosophy revolves around collaboration and sharing of knowledge to give meaning or context to the material. Current courses: Pathophysiology, Informatics, Transitions to Professional Nursing.
RESEARCH
Dr. Johnson has focused on addressing issues related to social determinants of health through service learning, connecting students with resources, and supporting and mentoring students on their journey to achieving their personal and educational goals. pediatric nurses’ experiences with caring for children who have been traumatized. Podium Presentation: Global Nursing Activities: Applying Social Determinants of Health and Fostering Civic Engagement, Nursing Leadership and Scholarship (2014), Exposure to Children’s Traumatic Events: Pediatric Nurses’ Experiences (2016), Balancing Needs: Pediatric Nurses’ Experiences with Exposure to the Traumatic Events of Children (2016), Ethical Issues in Service Learning (2017), Engaging, Supporting, and Retaining First Year Nursing Students (2017). Poster Presentations: Global Nursing Activities, Lessons Learned, Insights Gained (2014), Exposure to Children’s Traumatic Events, Pediatric Nurses’ Experiences (2015). Publications: Balancing Needs of Child, Parent, and Nurse, APHON Counts (2017). Contributor to Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy book (2018). Other areas of interest and research include service learning, global health, policy development, and fostering student success
SERVICE
Co-Chair, Healthcare Academic Pathway at Community College of Philadelphia. Secretary, Pennsylvania Association of Deans and Directors. Secretary, Nursing Children’s Network – chapter of Society of Pediatric Nurses. NLN CNEA site visitor. Member, Medical Reserve Corps. Academic coach. Faculty Advisor, Student Government Association, Community College of Philadelphia. Member, American Nurses Association. Member Sigma Theta Tau. Member, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in anthropology/sociology. MSN with a focus in community health and education. Ph.D. in nursing. Certified Pediatric Nurse.
TEACHING
Expanded clinical and teaching background. Over 22 years’ experience in clinical research. Transplant Coordinator UTHSC Houston. APRN, Department of Genitourinary Medicine. Dr. Madsen’s areas of academic interest include evidence-based practice nursing-clinical, post-graduate oncology for advanced practice nurses and Holistic Health Assessment.
RESEARCH
Co-authored publication titles: Local tumor control with salvage cryotherapy for locally recurrent prostate cancer after external beam radiotherapy (2001). Salvage Cryotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy: variables affecting patient outcome (2002). Closed-suction or penrose drainage after partial nephrectomy: does it matter? (2004). Young age is an independent prognostic factor for survival in sporadic renal cell carcinoma (2004). A renal mass in the setting of a nonrenal malignancy: When is a renal tumor biopsy appropriate? (2004). Increased incidence of benign histology in elderly patients with renal masses (2005). Assessing and Addressing Erectile Function Concerns in Patients Postprostatectomy (2006). Laparoscopic cytoreductive nephrectomy: the MD Anderson Cancer Center experience (2006). Randomized Phase II Trial Evaluation of Erectile Function after Attempted Unilateral Cavernous Nerve-Sparing Retropubic Radical Prostatectomy with versus without Unilateral Sural Nerve Grafting for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer (2009). A Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinic for Newly Diagnosed Patients: Developing the Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse (2009). Are there differences in zonal distribution and tumor volume of prostate cancer in patients with a positive family history? (2010). Radical Prostatectomy and moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms in organ-confined prostate cancer (2011). Tools &Technology: Update on doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and available programs (2011). Dietary resource information for the oncology patient: tips and tools (2012). An integrative review of nursing research on active surveillance in a senior prostate cancer patient population (2013). Screening for intimate partner violence in the oncology population (2013). Impact of a Clinical Trial Initiative on Clinical Trial Enrollment in a Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinic (2014). Cancer prediction nomograms for the oncology advanced practice provider (2014). The Toxicity and Benefit of Various Dosing Strategies for Interleukin-2 in Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma (2015). Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Increased Risk of Recurrence and Mortality for Breast Cancer Patients? (2015). The Effectiveness of Granulocyte Transfusions in Neutropenic Oncology Patients: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature (2016). Clinical management of bowel dysfunction after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A comprehensive review (2016). Interventions to manage uncertainty and the fear of cancer recurrence in female breast cancer survivors: a review of the literature (2016). Vaginal testosterone for management of aromatase inhibitor related sexual dysfunction: an integrative review (2017). Establishing an Individual Writing Practice (2017). Instruments that Predict Oncology Treatment Risk in the Senior Population (2017). Starting an Advanced Practice Provider Professional Writing Group (2017). Human Papillomavirus in males (2018). Determining Clinically Based Factors Associated with Reclassification in the Pre-MRI Era using a Large Prospective Active Surveillance Cohort (2020). Co-Author book chapters: Manual of Clinical Trials Nursing; Chapter 6: Statistical Considerations for Protocol Development Manual for Clinical Trials Nursing, ONS publication 2nd Edition (2008). Manual of Clinical Trials Nursing; Chapter 15: Protocol Development & Response Assessment, ONS publication 3rd Edition (2015). Current research interests are the treatment related development of osteoporosis oncology population, ageism in the Nursing professions and the future of telemedicine for seniors as it pertains to complex oncology care within smaller communities.
SERVICE
Member, Oncology Nursing Society. Member, Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing. Member, Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology. Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Beta Chapter. Fellow, National Academies of Practice. Journal of Advanced practitioner in Oncology, Associate Editor.
EDUCATION
BSN from The University of Texas in Austin (1977), MSN Clinical Research Management from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (2005), Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology from The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (2005), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Texas (2006), Ph.D. in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University Houston (2014).
*Although we can accept students with a Registered Nursing license from any state, Schreiner may only accept online students living in Texas and a select few other states. Contact us today if you live and have a license from another state to see if you qualify.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Schreiner University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. – ccneaccreditation.org
