
Take the Next Big Step in Your Nursing Career
Glen Oaks Community College RN to Baker College BSN Grant
Glen Oaks Community College alumni who hold an ADN degree and an unencumbered RN license are eligible to attend Baker College for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing under a special state grant that delivers a zero-cost tuition pathway.
- Students can attend BSN nursing courses full-time or part-time
- Full-time students can complete the BSN program in as little as three terms
- Part-time students can complete the BSN program in six terms
- This grant covers tuition, books, fees and all applicable courses, including any additional general education credits needed
- Free to apply (no Financial Aid or FASFA application required)
This RN to BSN program requires a minimum of 30 nursing credit hours to earn a bachelor’s degree. Some General Education courses may be required upon transcript review

Grow Your Skills in a Supportive Environment
A BSN translates to career advancement, higher earning potential, better patient outcomes, and more opportunities to move into specialized nursing positions. Students will learn in-demand nursing and leadership skills from experienced Baker College faculty in a flexible, fully online learning environment, and enhance their expertise by building on core knowledge previously developed at Glen Oaks Community College.
Students in this program will have access to all of Baker College’s support services, including:
- Academic resource center
- One-on-one tutoring
- Virtual teletherapy and life coaching
Sample Program Schedules
Term 1
- NUR3050: Evidence-Based Nursing (3 credits) – Online, session 2, prerequisite: MTH2750, Statistical Methods, session 1
- NUR3210: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits) – Online, session 2
Term 2
- NUR3250: Nursing Assessment for the Registered Nurse (3 credits) – Online, session 1
- NUR4750: Nursing Pathophysiology (3 credits) – Online, session 2
Term 3
- NUR4450: Community Health Nursing (3 credits, 45 practice hours) – Online, fall session 1, prerequisite: Professional Liability Insurance
- NUR4510: Healthcare Quality and Safety (3 credits) – Online, fall session 2
Term 4
- NUR3510: Information Management in Healthcare (3 credits) – Online, spring session
- Select One Nursing Elective (3 credits) – Online, session 2
- NUR4650: Global Health
- NUR4710: Cultural Competence in Nursing: The Hispanic Patient
- NUR4630: Palliative Care
- NUR4680: Holistic Care
Term 5
- NUR4550: Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credits, 45 practice hours) – Online, session 1
- NUR4850: Nursing Seminar (3 credits, 90 practice hours) – Online, session 2, prerequisite: Professional Liability Insurance
Term 1
Session 1
- NUR3050: Evidence-Based Nursing (3 credits) – Online, session 2, prerequisite: MTH2750, Statistical Methods
- NUR3210: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits) – Online
Session 2
- NUR3250: Nursing Assessment for the Registered Nurse (3 credits) – Online
- NUR4750: Nursing Pathophysiology (3 credits) – Online
Term 1
Session 1
- NUR4450: Community Health Nursing (3 credits, 45 practice hours) – Online, prerequisite: Professional Liability Insurance
- NUR4510: Healthcare Quality and Safety (3 credits) – Online
Session 22
- NUR3510: Information Management in Healthcare (3 credits) – Online
- Nursing Electives (select one, 3 credits) – Online
- NUR4650: Global Health
- NUR4710: Cultural Competence in Nursing: The Hispanic Patient
- NUR4630: Palliative Care
- NUR4680: Holistic Care
Term 3
Session 1
- NUR4550: Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credits, 45 practice hours) – Online
- NUR4850: Nursing Seminar (3 credits, 90 practice hours) – Online, prerequisite: Professional Liability Insurance
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact:
Baker College Admissions
Sue Kelly
Senior Admissions Advisor
231.247.0780
sue.kelly@baker.edu
Glen Oaks Community College Admissions
Sara Birch
Dean of Health Sciences
269.294.4287
sbirch226@glenoaks.edu
Upcoming Events
Currently enrolled students and those interested in the program are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming kickoff events.
Registration is not required.
Wednesday, July 12
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Glen Oaks Community College Grand Concourse
Thursday, July 27
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Glen Oaks Community College Grand Concourse