Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

With an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, you can go from your first day of school to hands-on practice as a licensed Registered Nurse in under two years!

Popular Online RN-to-BSN Programs

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Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University is the #1 largest school of nursing with a community of more than 177,000 students, faculty, and alumni. Chamberlain offers BSN, MSN, and DNP programs online and has a long history of successfully delivering top quality education.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Arizona State University - Online

When you earn an ASU nursing degree, you are gaining skills from a respected and accredited institution. Our online nursing degrees are accredited by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Grand Canyon University

GCU’s RN-BSN program is tailored to meet the needs of the RN adult learner and to maximize the strengths that the working RN already possesses. Transfer up to 90 credits and earn a BSN in as little as 12 months. GCU’s online classes allow you to study at the times that work for your schedule while still enjoying a close connection with your classmates and instructor via online discussions.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Walden University

Walden’s online programs for nursing meet rigorous standards for academic quality and integrity, and 100% of our College of Nursing didactic faculty are doctorally trained. With multiple degree completion options, you can choose a bachelor’s in nursing path that makes sense for your busy, unpredictable schedule.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, excluding CT, NY and RI. Certain programs have additional state restrictions. Check with Walden for details.

Registered Nurse Salary
$77,600 per year , $37.31 per hour
Source: BLS
How Long Does it Take to Become an ADN?
2-3 Years
Source: BLS

How to Earn Your ADN

See our step by step guide to earning your Associate’s Degree in Nursing. ADN Guide

How to Go From RN to BSN

Ready to take the next step from ADN to BSN? This guide will show you how. RN to BSN Guide

Associates Degrees in Nursing - What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between ADN, ASN, and AAS degrees. ADN, ASN, AAS

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