RN to BSN Bridge Program

Discover a step-by-step RN to BSN path designed to put your RN career into focus.

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A clear, supportive path from RN to BSN

No matter where you’re at in your nursing career, we can help you move forward. Our RN to BSN program is designed to fit your busy life so you can make faster progress toward your BSN degree.

Why choose this RN to BSN program?

Boost your momentum

Testing out of your gen eds to earn transferable college credit before enrolling in nursing school can help you keep up the momentum of your education and move to your core nursing courses sooner.

Find the right support

With Achieve, you’re not in it alone. Get 1:1 tutoring for both your test prep courses and nursing school courses, and additional mentoring throughout your journey to stay on track toward your RN career goals.

Advance your career

With our prep, you’ll be able to pass exams with confidence, earn your ADN or BSN degree sooner, and pass your NCLEX-RN exam the first time. As an RN, you’ll experience greater employment opportunities and earning power.

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What’s covered in the RN to BSN Bridge Program?

Our bridge program plan offers a clear, step-by-step path to your ADN or BSN degree, outlining everything you need to finish faster and with less stress.

Prerequisite Prep

Every nursing school has different admission requirements. We offer prep courses for more than 22 general education subjects that you can test out of via a CLEP or DSST exam. Your Dedicated Advisor will help you determine which courses you can test out of based on your past experience and choice nursing school.

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Entrance Exam Prep

Whether you’re taking TEAS, HESI, Pax, or Kaplan, our interactive entrance exam prep course will get you ready in no time.

On-Demand Tutoring

Attendance at an accredited college is necessary to complete your ADN or BSN degree, but our education support services don’t stop once you enter nursing school. We’re ready to provide one-on-one, on-demand tutoring services for your core nursing courses if, and when, you need us.

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NCLEX-RN Prep

Our RN licensing exam preparation course focuses on the most important and frequently tested content to help you pass your NCLEX-RN exam the first time.

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How it works

Our online test prep courses prepare you to test out of your general education college courses via College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) exams. You can earn the same credits in less time by prepping for and passing one CLEP® exam so you can get ahead in your career faster.

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PLAN

Meet with our advisors to map out the required steps for your education path.

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PREP

Attend our live, online test prep sessions and be tutored to test out of college courses.

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PASS

Take your exam at one of 1,900 testing centers and receive a passing score.

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TRANSFER

Transfer your college credits to your regionally accredited school of choice.

Included with each test prep course
Free Course Materials

No expensive textbooks required. Study guide is provided at start of course.

Live, Expert Instruction

Online learning experience with live instructors to help you in real time.

Session Recordings

Recordings of every live session are made available at your convenience.

Exam Fee Reimbursement

We pay 100% of your exam fees when  course requirements are 85% complete.

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See why 22K+ students trust Achieve

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Take your next step

No matter where you are in your journey, we have options for you. Get connected with an Educator Advisor to learn more and get your questions answered.

Take the first step

Find out how you can earn credits faster in online courses supported by live instructors. With Achieve, you can start the journey to your college degree from the comfort of home as it fits your schedule. Fill out the form to see if our programs are a good fit. Learn the details of how our programs work and how we plan to support you from your initial call through earning your degree.