RN - BSN - OCC Southfield
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree - OCC Southfield
Do you have an Associate Degree in Nursing?
Elevate your expertise by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from University of Detroit Mercy. Courses are offered Oakland Community College’s Southfield Campus.
OCC Highland Lakes and Southfield nursing students can apply for free online.
Students with an associate’s degree in nursing work with an adviser dedicated to helping you create a personalized plan that fits your busy life. This program gives you the education, hands-on training and skills needed to achieve a high-paying career as a BSN-prepared registered nurse.
Interested? Join us for an online information session.
Flexible to Fit Your Schedule
We know you're busy. That's why our RN-BSN program is flexible to help you balance your education, career and personal obligations. You can choose to enroll in classes full-time or part-time. Plus, many of our courses have a virtual or hybrid delivery, enabling you to learn, study and complete coursework on your own schedule.
Classes are seven weeks in length. The program is 30 Credits or 11 Classes.
In-Person, Virtual and Hybrid Courses
Free Tutoring and Writing Support
Full-time students could complete the program and receive their BSN in as little as 12 months, while part-time students may be able to complete the program in 24 months.
Program Details
- University of Detroit Mercy’s CCNE accredited BSN is 30 credits, or 11 classes once students have satisfied all Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements.*
- One class is a hands-on in-person community clinical experience that helps you apply what you learn in class to an experiential opportunity.
* Students interested in this program should check with their Oakland Community College adviser on MTA requirements which include English, Humanities/Fine Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. To satisfy requirements for the BSN Completion program, students must satisfy the MTA at Oakland, and specifically take a Sociology course for one of the two Social Sciences requirements and a Chemistry course for one of the two Sciences requirements.
Admission
Winter 2025 Application Deadline: November 25
Students applying to the RN-BSN track must be admitted to the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) and meet University requirements that includes an overall GPA of 2.5. The RN-BSN track has been designed for the registered nurse and successful completion of the associate degree or diploma is required. Students must hold licensure as a registered nurse for unconditional admission and successful completion of the NCLEX® is required to be granted 46-licensure credits toward the baccalaureate.
How to prepare for your BSN
- Balance work and life as a new RN while continuing your education is vital. We have planned to assist you with student support from our Office of Student Success/Inclusive Excellence and Wellness Center.
- BSN curriculum is more focused on population health, writing, and statistical information that is meaningful to your nursing practice. We have planned to offer you access to free tutoring and writing support.
- Apply today!
My education journey at UDM has been inspiring, motivational, and rewarding. The mission and values of UDM transformed and shaped my future. UDM Writing Center is an amazing help to all students, especially for students like me for whom English is a second language. Being a student at UDM has been truly a blessing and a privilege. I am proud and honored to be called a Titan.
— Maida Graho, RN