Bachelor of Science, Nursing

The RN to BSN degree builds on the foundation of previous nursing education at the associate degree or diploma levels. Initial licensure programs prepare graduates for RN licensure with courses in the biological and social sciences and nursing. The BSN degree for RNs expands knowledge in areas of research, theory, leadership, community concepts, healthcare policy, therapeutic interventions, and current trends in healthcare. Graduates are prepared to function in new roles as members of healthcare teams in many settings. Graduates are eligible for military, U.S. Public Health, and VA appointments as well as roles in school health, community, occupational, and other non-acute care settings. BSN graduates are also prepared to enter MSN programs. All work in this degree program is online and at a distance. The WGU RN to BSN program is evidence-based and developed according to the AACN Essentials. In addition, it incorporates competencies and standards from other specialty organizations.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Program learning outcomes are not available in the current catalog edition.

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Total: 120 CUs across 23 courses. Degree total per catalog: 120 CUs.