Take the next professional step toward transforming your nursing career
Imagine building on your clinical experience to dive deep into the profession you love, enjoying the thrill of putting knowledge into practice the next day, and earning your degree while you continue in the work you love. The University of Rhode Island's RN to BS in Nursing online degree program gives you the skills to integrate clinical practice, scientific inquiry and creative thinking, and to be the nurse you've always wanted to be.
"They make the setup really easy in the sense that they give you a to-do list. As long as you follow that list with the timeline, you really can't go wrong. Even if you work full-time, it's really easy with that to-do list."
LaNeir Johnson, online RN to BS in Nursing graduate, May 2017
Find out what you need to know
Whether you're still thinking about URI online or you're ready to roll up your sleeves and start accomplishing big things with us, we make it easy to find the answers and guidance you need.
Lead the change toward healthier lives for all
As a working nurse, you are a vital part of a vision for better health. Watch this video to learn more about how our RN to BS in Nursing online degree program prepares you for the challenges and rewards of nursing leadership.
About the University of Rhode Island
For URI, big thinking has always been at the heart of who we are. We started out as a small tract of family farmland and went on to become a premier, active, accomplished research university. That's our tradition of seeing what's possible and making it happen, of going beyond what you might expect.
Why URI Online?
Think Big. We Do. At URI, we live and breathe that motto every day. Watch this video to learn how our reputation is steeped in tradition, research, diversity and a shared desire to improve healthcare in New England and beyond.
The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
If you're ready to start your online RN to BS, applications for the next start date are due soon. We're here to help you through the process. Let's go!
Big thinking is about removing barriers and turning obstacles into opportunities
At the University of Rhode Island, we don't believe in barriers. Only challenges that make the journey all the more rewarding. Our financial aid staff will help you find the resources to fund your online RN to BS in Nursing, guiding you through every step of the financial aid process and answering all your questions along the way.