Your Nursing Calling, Amplified
Lead as a voice for patients, families and communities.
Earning your BSN is about more than adding a credential after your name—it’s about stepping into the fullest version of yourself as a nurse. You’ve already proven your dedication to patient care, and now it’s time to build on that foundation with the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to make an even greater impact.
Starting Spring 2026, Owens’ RN-BSN program is the most affordable BSN option in the market for licensed registered nurses ready to advance their education and career opportunities. This fully online, three-semester program offers the flexibility that working professionals need while emphasizing leadership, evidence-based practice and community health. Owens meets Ohio’s state education requirements for BSN completion programs, giving you confidence that your degree will advance your career.
With your BSN, you’ll strengthen your voice as an advocate for patients and communities while stepping into leadership roles that influence healthcare decisions. You’ll open doors to opportunities that were once out of reach—all while honoring your calling and elevating the impact you make every day.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award type
Associate Degree
Department
Department of Nursing
Required credit hours
57
High-Quality Convenience
#1
RN program in the region
100%
Online to fit your schedule
Three-Semester BSN: Lead. Advocate. Impact.
Your first semester begins to prepare you for the transition to professional nursing practice, nursing informatics and technology and community and public health nursing. You’ll also strengthen your interpersonal communication skills and select an elective tailored to your career goals.
In the second semester, you’ll dive deeper into patient-centered care and collaborative healthcare practices in nursing. You’ll explore nursing research methods and gain an understanding of system-based practices and healthcare systems. Courses in sociology and life span psychology will help you develop a comprehensive perspective on the diverse populations you’ll serve.
In your final semester, you’ll focus on nursing and collaborative leadership, professionalism, and healthcare quality and safety. This coursework will refine your skills in team management, system improvement and patient advocacy, while general education courses round out your education and prepare you for leadership roles.
Career Outcomes
Graduate ready to excel in expanded clinical roles, pursue graduate education or transition into specialized fields like public health, management and advanced nursing positions. Your BSN credential positions you for leadership opportunities at healthcare facilities and opens doors to rewarding education roles, where you can shape the next generation of nurses through clinical and lab instruction.
The financial benefits are substantial. In Toledo, BSN-prepared nurses earn an average annual salary of $87,918—over $11,000 more than the average annual salary of $76,530 for all registered nurses. Statewide, Ohio BSN graduates typically earn $12,730 more per year than their associate degree counterparts, making your investment in education a smart financial decision that pays dividends throughout your career.
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit. Prospective students should apply to Owens first, then to the BSN program.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Contact Us
Irene K. Jones, EdD, MSN, RNAssistant Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Health Education Center 132 TToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-2111 | Email
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