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| Bachelor of Science |
| Nursing |
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You take care of your patients; now take care of your career. Today, success in the challenging nursing profession requires both academic credentials and high competence. WGU's online Bachelor of Science in Nursing will help you enhance your personal status, boost your salary, and increase your job security while helping your hospital achieve "magnet" status.
The curriculum of WGU's RN to BSN online program incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate
Education for Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The program
is designed to expand your knowledge beyond the clinical aspects of nursing and into patient education, health promotion,
and technology integration, as well as healthcare systems and policies.
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A Program Overview
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The online bachelor of science in nursing consists of six domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
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Language and Communication Skills
Quantitative Literacy
Nursing-Related Science
Nursing Theory and Practice
Nursing Science
Nursing Distribution
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this online nursing degree is a flat-rate of just
$3,250 per 6-month term or just $6,500 per year. Tuition is less than HALF what other reputable online universities
typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While it is expected that most students will complete this program in 12 to 18 months, program pace is ultimately
determined by the individual student.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Basic Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess an associate's degree or diploma in nursing and have a current,
unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license. Applicants should be working in a position that requires use of nursing knowledge and expertise at the time of the application and enrollment. Applicants
will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program.
More info
about admission requirements for this degree.
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Other Recommended Online Health Care Degree Programs at WGU:
B.S. Health Informatics - WGU's online degree in
health informatics combines healthcare with IT to provide the knowledge and skills you need to be a valuable designer and developer of health information systems.
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"Competency-based…"
"I like the idea of a competency-based program. In some areas I already had expertise and skills so I could take an independent study class and build the portfolio and take the exams. In other areas I needed more instruction."
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| —Gretchen Burr, WGU graduate, high school teacher |
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"Flexibility I needed…"
"I have been able to work at home during the time frame that fit my schedule. Studying on weekends, nights, early mornings, and even traveling times provided the flexibility I needed."
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| —Judy Beesley, WGU student |
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"Very flexible…"
"What a great opportunity this kind of program is for working adults. It was very flexible and fits into most any schedule. I worked with my mentor and studied independently or with co-workers who were also WGU students."
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| —Cathy Waters, HR Administrator, PacifiCorp |
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