WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
An Affordable, Accredited, and Flexible Prelicensure Nursing Program
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Because You Care, Answer Your Calling. Become a Nurse.
You have the desire and motivation to help others. With a nursing degree from WGU, you can make a career out of it. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) degree is a one-of-a-kind program for aspiring nurses looking for a path to both their registered nurse (RN) license and a BSN degree. There are no prerequisite courses, so you can get a jump start on your education and fulfill your dream of becoming a nurse faster.
Your Success is our Goal
The healthcare industry demands more from employees than ever before, and you need to be confident in your skills as a nurse. That’s why our prelicensure BSN program is developed by nursing leaders and experts in the field. In fact, 90% of WGU’s prelicensure nursing graduates passed the NCLEX exam on their first attempt in 2021, proving that our graduates are prepared for success.*
Low, Flat Rate Tuition
Pay one flat tuition fee per six-month term. Additional fees apply.
Credibility You Can Count On
The prelicensure BSN is a CCNE-accredited program* designed in partnership with leading industry employers and aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) essentials. So when you graduate from WGU, you’ll be ready to jump into the job market with a degree that hospitals and employers respect.
*The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master's degree programs in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at WGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Personalized Support from Start to Finish
At WGU, you’ll have a Program Mentor to support you through every step of your journey. Your mentor’s focus is on you—your program, your path, your goals. Even when you're in the online portion of the hybrid program, you're never alone.
“My WGU degree will give legitimacy to what I'll be doing over the course of my career.”
Christina Carey,
BS Nursing RN-BSN
Take the First Step
Get started today! WGU's Enrollment Counselors are available to answer your questions.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Educational Studies – B.A. (Does Not Lead to a Teaching License)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
English Language Learning (ESL/ELL)
Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.
Education Technology & Instructional Design – M.Ed.
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ENDORSEMENTS
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Network Engineering and Security – B.S.
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the School of Business)
User Experience Design – B.S. (from the School of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.
Information Technology Management – M.S.
MBA Information Technology Management (from the School of Business)
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CERTIFICATES
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Healthcare Administration – B.S.
Human Resource Management – B.S.
Information Technology Management – B.S.
Supply Chain and Operations Management – B.S.
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree (from the School of Technology)
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Human Resource Management – M.S.
Management and Leadership – M.S.
Master of Business Administration
MBA Information Technology Management
Master of Healthcare Administration (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Data Analytics – M.S. (from the School of Technology)
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CERTIFICATES
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Nursing (RN to BSN online) – B.S.
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)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
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 Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Master of Healthcare Administration
MBA Healthcare Administration (from the School of Business)
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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
