For the RN to BSN program, do I need to get all my core out of the way and then take only the nursing courses?
No. A student may choose to complete all core classes before entering the nursing program, but all core classes are not required before entering the nursing classes. The student may enter the nursing courses and complete 12 credit hours of required core courses while taking nursing classes. The student must complete all core classes and nursing classes to be eligible to graduate.
There is not an expiration rule for any of the core classes required for the RN to BSN Program.