Given the over 12 million people that live in the state, nursing is a large industry in Pennsylvania, with over 124,000 registered nurses, 75,000 nursing assistants and 36,000 vocational nurses. Nurse anesthetists come in at about 1,800; they command salaries of $175,000 to $200,000. The most lucrative cities for employment are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton.
Pennsylvania’s Action Coalition is supporting several laws in the state legislature to ease the rules regarding services that RNs can provide. The coalition has also established a Nursing Diversity Council that coordinates on a weekly basis to develop further action plans aimed at promoting diversity.
RN-to-BSN Programs in Pennsylvania
Here we have compiled a comprehensive listing of Pennsylvania’s RN to BSN programs. In the summaries below, you will find all the essential program information to help you quickly and easily narrow down your RN to BSN search.
Alvernia University |
$
720
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, PA 19607-1799 |
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California University of Pennsylvania |
$
332
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
250 University Ave
California, PA 15419-1394 |
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Carlow University |
$
608
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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Campus, Online, and Hybrid |
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
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Cedar Crest College |
$
990
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196 |
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Chatham University |
$
782
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
Woodland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
$
590
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
840 Wood St
Clarion, PA 16214 |
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DeSales University |
$
515
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesSeptember through June |
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School Website | Online |
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 |
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Drexel University |
$
545
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
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Duquesne University |
$
815
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282 |
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania |
$
770
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 |
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Eastern University |
$
515
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
1300 Eagle Rd
Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696 |
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Edinboro University |
$
454
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444-0001 |
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Gannon University |
$
690
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
109 W Sixth St
Erie, PA 16541-0001 |
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Gwynedd Mercy University |
$
660
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesOpen Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901 |
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Holy Family University |
$
636
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 |
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Immaculata University |
$
525
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
1145 King Rd
Immaculata, PA 19345-0702 |
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La Roche College |
$
645
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898 |
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La Salle University |
$
555
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesAugust 15th, December 15th, and April 15th |
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School Website | Online |
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 |
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Lock Haven University |
$
460
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
401 North Fairview Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745-2390 |
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania |
$
382
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
Academy Street
Mansfield, PA 16933 |
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Marywood University |
$
395
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18509 |
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Millersville University |
$
264
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
1 South George Street, Lyle Hall
Millersville, PA 17551-0302 |
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Misericordia University |
$
535
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
301 Lake St
Dallas, PA 18612-1098 |
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Moravian College |
$
405
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admission |
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School Website | Online |
1200 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650 |
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Mount Aloysius College |
$
500
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admission |
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School Website | Hybrid |
7373 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA 16630 |
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Neumann University |
$
525
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesLate August, Mid-January, and Mid-May |
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School Website | Hybrid |
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014 |
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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences |
$
512
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 |
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Pennsylvania College of Technology |
$
444
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701-5799 |
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Pennsylvania State University |
$
670
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus, Online, and Hybrid |
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802 |
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Robert Morris University |
$
600
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 |
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Saint Francis University |
$
620
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesSeptember to June |
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School Website | Campus |
117 Evergreen Dr
Loretto, PA 15940 |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania |
$
380
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057 |
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Temple University |
$
567
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesFebruary 15th |
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School Website | Campus |
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096 |
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University of Pittsburgh - Bradford |
$
676
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMay and September |
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School Website | Hybrid |
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701 |
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University of Scranton |
$
837
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesNovember 15th |
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School Website | Hybrid |
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4629 |
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Villanova University |
$
570
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1699 |
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Waynesburg University |
$
800
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
51 W College St
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1257 |
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West Chester University |
$
463
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesOpen Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383 |
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Widener University |
$
888
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Online |
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792 |
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Wilkes University |
$
600
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMay and September |
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School Website | Campus |
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 |
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York College of Pennsylvania |
$
808
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Hybrid |
441 Country Club Rd
York, PA 17403-3651 |
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Please contact the RN to BSN program in Pennsylvania that you are interested in enrolling in to confirm details and to learn more. If you run an accredited RN to BSN program in Pennsylvania that is not listed above; please reach out to us with program information and proof of accreditation. Thank you!
State Commitment to RN to BSN Education Paths
The Future of Nursing campaign is a nationwide effort to bring the country up to the standards of nursing as outlined in the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. As a part of the effort, Pennsylvania has formed a State Action Coalition with the singular objective of achieving the goals set forth by the campaign. Having at least 80% of the nursing workforce hold a BSN degree is an integral part of this initiative and we have outlined below the ways in which Pennsylvania is actively progressing on this front.
- Education
- Leadership
- Practice & Care
- Interprofessional Care
- Diversity
- Data
What is being done to increase the number of Pennsylvania RN’s with a BSN?
The AC is working to build articulation programs between state colleges and promote higher education among nurses in the state.
Are students enrolled via identified promising models of education progression?
No.
What programs are being implemented to prepare nurses to lead change to advance health?
The AC works with colleges and universities to develop experimental curricula with the goal of boosting leadership among nurses.
Is the Coalition working to remove barriers to RN level of care?
Yes. The coalition is supporting several laws in the state legislature to ease the rules regarding services that RNs can provide.
Are they advancing state policy to remove barriers to care provided by APRNs?
Yes. The coalition is supporting several laws in the state legislature to ease the rules regarding services that APRNs can provide.
Is the state working to improve communication, transparency, and cooperation between healthcare providers?
The AC is developing a strategy with the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania to
conduct a meeting with the Nurse Practitioners Association and PA Medical Society.
How are they improving diversity of the nursing workforce and care provided?
The coalition has established a Nursing Diversity Council that coordinates on a weekly basis to develop further action plans aimed at promoting diversity.
What steps are being taken to remove gaps in workforce and health care data?
The AC is currently reviewing current workforce data to identify where gaps may exist.
Contact Info
Betsy Snook
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Chris Alichnie
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Source: Campaign for Action
For a detailed progress report and additional workgroup contact information, please see the Pennsylvania Action Coalition page and their Action Coalition Status Report (opens as PDF).
Pennsylvania Licensing
Pennsylvania is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A Pennsylvania nursing license is only valid within Pennsylvania. For licensing information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services.
Nursing Employment Outlook
Additional Information
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Pennsylvania Nursing Resources & Contact Information
View InfoP.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105Phone: 717.783.7142
Fax: 717.783.08222578 Interstate Drive, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9601Phone: 888.707.7762
Fax: 717.657.3796
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National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Chapters in Pennsylvania
View Info
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State Health Departments and Organizations
View Info8th Floor West
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
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