Earn Your RN-to-BSN in as Quickly As One Year
Start the first of any month.
Full-Tuition Scholarship Available
WGU's Heartbeat of Healthcare scholarship offers a range of financial support from $2,500 up to $11,050. Apply to the RN-to-BSN program to get started.
Get the Nursing Credentials You Need to Advance Your Career
Healthcare is changing. Your nursing education should change with it. WGU’s RN-to-BSN program is built for the next generation of nurses who need the latest, most relevant nursing skills and knowledge.
What Makes WGU's RN-to-BSN a Good Fit?
- Finish in one year. We've streamlined the clinical process, ensuring you get the hands-on experience you need while earning the degree in just one year.
- Monthly start dates. When you’re ready, we’re ready. Start your program the first of any month.
- 100% online courses and competency based. Plus, all coursework is 100% online, which helps fit school into your busy schedule, while still getting the hands-on experience you need with in-person clinical hours
- CCNE-accredited and NLN Center of Excellence. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the national accreditation organization for nursing programs. WGU is also a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. We are recognized for enhanced student learning and professional development.
- AACN Essentials curriculum. You’ll focus on the knowledge and skills you need to provide excellent care and advance your nursing career.
*If you’re applying to the RN-BSN or an MSN program, you must have an active unencumbered RN license to meet admissions criteria.
Health & Nursing
Nursing (RN-to-BSN Online) – B.S.
An online BSN degree program for registered nurses (RNs) seeking the added...
An online BSN degree program for registered nurses (RNs) seeking the added theoretical depth, employability, and respect that a bachelor's degree brings:
- Time: The program is designed to be completed in 1 year.
- Tuition: $5,325 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 23 total courses in this program.
- Transfers: Students can transfer up to 90 credits.
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Healthcare Policy and Economics
- Information Technology in Nursing Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied Healthcare Statistics
If you don't currently have an RN and don't qualify for your nursing prelicensure program, consider getting our Bachelor's in Health and Human Services instead. This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry in a unique way.
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Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare
Nursing – B.S. (RN to BSN online)
Nursing (Prelicensure) – B.S. (Available in select states)
Health Information Management – B.S.
Health and Human Services – B.S.
Healthcare Administration – B.S. (from the School of Business)
Master's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare
Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Education (RN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN) – M.S.
Master of Healthcare Administration
MBA Healthcare Management (from the School of Business)
Education Technology & Instructional Design – M.Ed. (from the School of Education)
Post-Master's Certificates
Nursing Education—Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing Leadership and Management—Post-Master's Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner—Post-Master's Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner—Post-Master's Certificate
A WGU Degree Pays for Itself Faster and Adds Little to No New Debt
By providing useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment, keeping tuition low while you’re enrolled, and providing programs that lead to better jobs after graduation, WGU packs a one-two-three punch designed to keep your debt low and your return on investment quick.
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2023 Harris Poll Survey of 1,655 WGU graduates. Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Your Degree Is Closer Than You Think
New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.
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