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RN-to-BSN Program:
Earn Your Degree in as Little as One Year

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WGU's RN-to-BSN Program Works with Your Goals, Budget, and Life

The healthcare industry is constantly growing and changing. The need and opportunities for nurses are increasing as well. WGU's award-winning online health and nursing degree programs are developed to address market needs and empower you for success.

Here's why people are choosing WGU for their RN-to-BSN degree:

Finish in as little as one year. We've streamlined the clinical process to require 35 clinical hours, ensuring you get the hands-on experience you need while earning the degree in as little as one year.
Monthly start dates. When you’re ready, we’re ready. Start your program the first of any month.
The largest RN-BSN program in the country.* There’s a reason WGU’s RN-BSN program is the largest in the country. Our program offers cutting-edge curriculum with the latest industry-updates including six embedded professional certificates, all designed in a flexible online format with streamlined in-person clinical hours to help busy RN’s earn their BSN faster.
Affordable, yet respected. WGU’s low, flat-rate tuition and scholarships for nursing students help make earning your degree affordable; RN-to-BSN tuition is $5,325 per six-month term.

*American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Research and Data Services, 2024.

Accredited, Respected Nursing Degrees

WGU is an accredited, nonprofit university offering nursing bachelor's and master's degrees developed with input from nationally recognized experts in their respective fields. Our RN-to-BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).* The National League for Nursing has named WGU a Center of Excellence for Nursing Education.

*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).

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Tuition You Can Afford

WGU’s low, flat-rate tuition covers as many courses as you can complete in a term. And because you can finish courses as fast as you master the material, you can earn your degree for less.

Tuition for the RN-to-BSN program is just $5,325 per six-month term.

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Benefit from WGU's Competency-Based Education

Unlike other RN-to-BSN programs, WGU’s is competency based. This means you can move through courses as quickly as you demonstrate mastery. Plus, our program features 100% online coursework and a streamlined hands-on clinical experience. Students can finish their RN-to-BSN with WGU in as little as one year.

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Personalized Support Every Step of the Way

At WGU, you’ll have faculty mentors to support you throughout your journey. From enrollment through graduation, you’re never alone. Join the 82,000+ nurses who have earned their RN-to-BSN degree from WGU.

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Credibility You Can Count On

With professional accreditations, WGU degrees can help you demonstrate your competency to potential employers.

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“WGU is great because you can work at your own pace and they give you a mentor that follows you through the whole time. The support was so uplifting and helpful! I loved it!”

— Heather
RN-to-BSN Graduate