Online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

For Associate Degree and Diploma Graduates

Advance Your Nursing Career with Flexibility and Support – Earn Your BS in Nursing Online

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene offers a flexible, online RN to BS program designed specifically for working nurses who hold an associate degree or nursing diploma. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced RN ready to take the next step, this program helps you advance your career without putting your life on hold. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing opens doors to leadership roles, higher earning potential, and greater impact in patient care.

 

Designed for You:

• Open to graduates from both UH Community College Nursing Consortium and non-UH programs

• Convenient fall (August) and spring (January) start dates

• No RN license required at the time of enrollment for UH System graduates

• Tailored admission pathways for non-UH System graduates

• Enrollment in Fall and Spring 2026

 

Flexible, Fast, and Focused:

• Complete your 30-credit nursing curriculum in as little as two semesters

• Choose from full-time or part-time options to fit your schedule

• Flexible pace allows you to balance work, school, and life in the State of Hawai‘i

• To earn your BS degree, you’ll complete a minimum of 30 credits through UH Mānoa, gaining not only advanced nursing knowledge but also the prestige of a degree from Hawaiʻi’s flagship university.

 

Take the next step in your nursing journey.

 

Visit the schoolʻs event page for upcoming online informational sessions at nursing.hawaii.edu/events/.

 

International Student Visa

International students enrolled in fully online or primarily online degree or certificate programs are not eligible for issuance of the Form I-20 required to apply for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States. Students participating in online programs must complete their coursework from outside the United States unless they hold another valid immigration status that permits study in the U.S.
 
For the purposes of international student visa eligibility, a “primarily online” program refers to a program in which the majority of coursework or instructional delivery is conducted online or through distance education methods, even if the program may include limited in-person, hybrid, residency, or short-term on-campus components.