About Our Partnership

National University has partnered with Palomar College to provide Palomar College RN-BSN students and alumni with a 25% tuition reduction scholarship.

Benefits of the program include:

• Opportunity to save up to almost 50% off*
• Degree can be completed in as few as 11 months
• Dual Enrollment/Bridge opportunity
• Networking and Traveling Nurse Career Opportunities
• Accredited program by WASC and CCNE
• Dedicated advisor support

About the RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN program offers four- and eight-week courses, where students can focus on one class at a time while balancing school and their full time jobs. Classes are offered online or on-site at the Palomar College Rancho Bernardo Location (upon WASC approval). Dual Enrollment classes for Summer 2022 will be held in June, July, and August for students who decide to take classes on-site.* You’ll gain a foundation for professional nursing practice at the baccalaureate level to expand your clinical knowledge and further develop your critical-thinking, communication, and therapeutic skills.

*Subject to WASC approval and pandemic-related local State and Federal guidance

Tuition Reduction Opportunities*

The National University partnership with Palomar College provides Palomar College RN-BSN students and alumni with a 25% tuition reduction scholarship. In addition to this scholarship, RN-BSN dually enrolled students will get 50% tuition reduction on three (3) specific classes.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) scholarship is also available to eligible students. The ADT scholarship provides students with a $10,000** tuition reduction offer to apply to Bachelor programs, reducing tuition to only $7,000** per year. For ADT eligibility requirements, please visit our website.

**Assumes eight courses per year at $880 per course (maximum 20 courses).

Benefits of an RN to BSN Degree

In today’s market, a nurse with a BSN has a competitive advantage with increased qualifications and career advancement options. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be plentiful. However, there may be tougher competition, depending on the area of the country. Generally, registered nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) will have better job prospects than those without one*.

The RN to BSN program at National University will help you build on the experiences you’ve had as a registered nurse, only further advancing your knowledge and skills.

* Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections Program.

Contact Us

We have a dedicated team of advisors ready to help you with this process. If you’re interested in pursuing your RN to BSN degree at National University,  visit us today at:  https://www.nu.edu/ouruniversity/theuniversity/partnerships/palomar-college/?track=palomar-college-rn-bsn&utm_source=palomar&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=palomar-college-rn-bsn or contact us today at communitycollege@nu.edu or (858) 206-9192.