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A BSN Will Help You Lead in Atlanta
Atlanta is always changing, but their Magnet hospitals’ need for qualified BSN nurses isn’t. These hospitals maintain their status by hiring BSN nurses who deliver great care, improve patient outcomes, and lead by example. At WGU, our RN-to-BSN program will help you become the nurse and leader these hospitals need. Our CCNE-accredited program will prepare you to lead out, earn more, grow your career, and become an important addition to Atlanta’s top hospitals.
Why Atlanta Nursing Students Love WGU’s BSN Program
- Trusted by Atlanta. Join your city’s 8,600+ WGU grads who’ve used their degrees to make a difference in Atlanta.
- Accelerated graduation. Earn your degree in as little as one year with competency-based programs that build on the skills you’ve gained as an RN.
- Respected by Magnet hospitals. WGU’s RN-to-BSN program is CCNE accredited and respected by the top hospitals in Atlanta.
- Career growth. A BSN degree from WGU will help position you for leadership and career opportunities not offered to RNs.
- Affordable tuition. The average annual WGU undergraduate tuition and fees are 45% lower than the Atlanta average.*
- Built for busy lives. Complete online coursework and assessments whenever and wherever fits your schedule, with your own program mentor to help guide you along the way.
Note: Students must have an active RN license to be eligible for the RN-to-BSN program at WGU.
*IPEDS Cost Survey (2024)
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Nursing Programs and Certificates
Bachelor’s Programs
Master’s Programs
- MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
- MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- MSN Education
- MSN Informatics
- MSN Leadership and Management
Post-Master’s Certificates
- Leadership and Management
- Nursing Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Other Nursing Certificates
Healthcare Programs
Bachelor's Programs
- BS Psychology
- BS Public Health
- BS Health Science
- BS Health and Human Services
- BS Health Information Management
Master's Programs
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Online and Affordable
By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
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