Answer Your Calling and Become a Nurse

Your Path to a Nursing Career Starts at WGU

With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) degree from the Leavitt School of Health at WGU, you can make a career out of your calling to help people lead healthier lives and make a difference in your community. This is a flexible, hybrid program for aspiring nurses looking to become an RN and earn their BSN in one program. 

See why you should choose WGU’s Prelicensure BSN program:

• No prerequisites. Get started now without prerequisite requirements. All necessary general education courses are included in the program.  
• Hybrid program. Enjoy the flexibility of online coursework coupled with confidence-building in-person requirements where you will gain hands-on experience in learning labs and clinical rotations.
• Tuition-funded employer placement. Eligible students can receive full funding to cover the cost of the final two years of their program through zero-interest loans. Graduates also have the option to work for the funding employer to receive loan forgiveness benefits.   
• CCNE-accredited and NLN Center of Excellence. Rest assured your BSN will be respected. WGU’s Prelicensure program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is also a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. 
• Flat rate tuition. Pay one flat tuition fee per six-month term. Additional fees apply. Plus, scholarships make tuition even more affordable. Learn more about our low tuition.
• Personalized support. Work with your dedicated Program Mentor and Course Instructors to prepare for rigorous assessments, virtual-reality simulations, and high-fidelity simulations. Plus, we offer a variety of support services ranging from academic coaching to professional development and well-being services.
• Scholarships. We award millions of dollars in scholarships each year. See which scholarship opportunity might be right for you.