PUC’s RN to BSN Program Ranks #2 in Nurse.org for 2026

The Pacific Union College nursing program is pleased to announce that, alongside its latest ranking of #7 for producing the highest-paid nurses nationwide, it has now been ranked #2 on Nurse.org for the accessibility, online and in-person offerings, length, and academic quality of its fast-growing RN-to-BSN program.

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), PUC’s 100% online RN to BSN program can be completed within nine to 18 months at $385 per credit, for a total cost of approximately $15,000. All theory courses are asynchronous and taught by Certified Nurse Educator faculty members who hold Online Teaching Certification and prioritize student progress. The college also offers nursing students an optional 90-hour in-person practicum to obtain a Public Health Certification.

“One of the things I appreciate most about our RN-to-BSN program is the way our faculty invest in students as individuals,” said Tamara Tirado, dean of nursing and emergency management. “This recognition is a reflection of the care, commitment, and excellence that our faculty bring to their work every day, and I am grateful for the impact they have on the nursing profession.”

Grounded in rigor, consistency, and flexibility, this program is designed for students at any stage of their career to uphold their personal and professional lives while maintaining their education and Christian values– the heart of every PUC degree. This recognition is a mere reflection of 40 years of consistent work by dedicated faculty and staff members. Students graduating from this program leave well-prepared for advanced practice education. Recent alumni have gone on to pursue nurse practitioner and CRNA programs at schools including University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Loma Linda University, and Johns Hopkins University.

"What makes our program unique is its ability to serve both new graduates and seasoned nurses well,” said Sandra Ringer, assistant professor of nursing and director of the RN-BSN program. “Many online RN-to-BSN programs were originally designed with the experienced nurse in mind. Ours took a different path: it began as an extension of PUC's ASN program, created to give new graduates a way to continue their education. When we moved to a fully online format in 2021, we opened that same pathway to experienced nurses, giving them the flexibility to complete their BSN and, if they choose, move on to graduate school. I am so blessed to work with a wonderful team of nurse educators who bring this commitment to life every day.”

See the nurse.org Top RN to BSN Online Programs for 2026.