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Salute to RNs Tuition Program Available for RN-BSN Students
Salute to RNs Tuition Program
Thomas Edison State University is providing RNs who enroll in its RN to BSN program this year with a new tuition option that lowers the net cost to $311 per credit.
TESU has created this tuition program to allow RNs to continue their education at the most affordable rate possible. We know that you have been working hard to keep our communities healthy, and this is our way to say ‘thank you.’ We also know that there is a positive correlation between patient outcomes and nurse education. Furthermore, earning your BSN degree enhances your career opportunities throughout the healthcare system.
We are committed to helping you earn your BSN degree. That commitment includes guaranteeing this tuition program for 48 months as long as you successfully complete 12 credits in the RN to BSN program per academic year. (Please note: This credit requirement will be prorated for your first enrolled year to 6 credits if you enroll in the November 2022 term; or 3 credits if you enroll in the March 2023 term.)
Email nursing@tesu.edu with questions or to learn more.
RN-BSN/MSN
The RN-BSN/MSN degree program is designed for experienced RNs who want a quality education with the convenience and flexibility that an online program can offer. Learn more about our RN-BSN Program advantages.
We offer open and rolling admissions, so RNs can enroll any day of the year. To meet the needs of busy RN’s and increase student success, the BSN program class sizes are small, offered during 8-week sessions, and provide four (4) one-week breaks during the year. All students have an assigned nursing advisor to help them plan their educational journey and register for appropriate courses.
Learn more about RN-BSN term structures and format
The program is self-paced and students can complete all BSN program nursing courses in as little as 15 months. To remain active, students will need to complete at least 3 credits at Thomas Edison State University during a 12-month period. Students can also earn maximum credit for prior learning, and up to 63 credits in course equivalencies may be applied for passing the NCLEX-RN exam. With our many credit-earning options, RNs can achieve their educational goals in a manner that saves both time and money.
- Great for graduates of associate degree and diploma programs of nursing
- Requires a minimum of 120 credits
- Includes 12 graduate credits that may be applied to the Master of Science in Nursing program at Thomas Edison State University.
- Two consecutive BSN courses are offered during three 16-week semesters (July, November, and March)
- RN-BSN program applicants are urged to contact the Office of Admission staff in order to register for one of the 6 start dates per year. Call 609-777-5680 or email admissions@tesu.edu for more information.
| Registration Dates | Term | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Jan. 28 – Feb. 25, 2022 | March | March 7 – May 1, 2022 | May 2 – June 26, 2022 |
| Summer Break: June 27 – July 4, 2022 | |||
| May 27 – June 24, 2022 | July | July 4 – Aug. 28, 2022 | Aug. 29 – Oct. 23, 2022 |
| Fall Break: Oct. 23 – Oct. 31, 2022 | |||
| Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 2022 | November | Oct. 31 – Dec. 25, 2022 | Jan. 2 – Feb. 26. 2023 |
| Holiday Break: Dec. 25, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023 Winter Break: Feb. 26 – March 6, 2023 |
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| Feb. 3 – Feb. 24, 2023 | March | March 6 – April 30, 2023 | May 1 – June 25, 2023 |
Many of our clinical partners have notified us that all students must be fully vaccinated, including full vaccination for COVID-19 which includes a booster dose, to participate in any clinical or practicum experience in their facilities. If you cannot show proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 30 days prior to starting your clinical activities, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find appropriate clinical placement and successfully complete your program of study.
- Earn both a BSN and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (RN-BSN/MSN program) with preparation as a Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator or Nursing Informatics specialist at the master’s level
- Only requires the completion of an additional 27 credits beyond the BSN degree requirements
- MSN program courses are 12 weeks in length and offered 4 times a year (January, April, July, October)
- Awards a graduate nursing certificate in addition to the diploma upon program completion
| January Term | April Term | July Term | October Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. – Mar. | Apr. – June | July – Sept. | Oct. – Dec. |
Many of our clinical partners have notified us that all students must be fully vaccinated, including full vaccination for COVID-19, to participate in any clinical or practicum experience in their facilities. If you cannot show proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 30 days prior to starting your clinical activities, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find appropriate clinical placement and successfully complete your program of study.
Provisional admission allows nursing students to start taking their BSN courses at the W. Cary School of Nursing and Health Professions while awaiting their NCLEX-RN results. Learn more
RN to BSN/MSN
| Tuition (per credit registered) | |
| BSN New Jersey residents Salute to RNs Discount* Net Cost per Credit* |
$411 -$100 $311 |
| BSN Out-of-state residents Salute to RNs Discount* Net Cost per Credit* |
$535 -$224 $311 |
| Lower Level TECEP Exams (100-200) | $52 |
| Upper Level TECEP Exams (300-400) | $77 |
Learn more about our Undergraduate Nursing Tuition Payment Plan for nursing students.
Please note: As of January 2020 we no longer offer the TECEP Exam for NUR-428: Nursing Leadership and Management.
Degree Program Profile Sheet
Download our degree program profile sheet for an overview of our BS in Nursing program.
RN-BSN/MSN HandbookContact Us
Current Students
p: 609-633-6460
e: nursing@tesu.edu
Prospective Students
p: 609-777-5680
e: admissions@tesu.edu
- Academic Programs Overview
- RN to BSN/MSN
- Accelerated BSN Program
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Graduate Nursing Certificates
Vi-Anne Antrum, DNP
"I was able to understand and build on the foundation that I already had to be able to serve people better."
