Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program
The need for registered nurses is projected to continue to increase dramatically through 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Along with this growth in demand, RNs are increasingly expected to enhance their educational preparation in today's evolving healthcare industry. For example, the AACN and the ANA have issued position statements recommending the Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the minimal preparation to practice. In addition, the earnings gap between those with and without bachelors degrees is growing. (U.S Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Walden, you can enhance your knowledge, gain specialized skills, and qualify for new nursing opportunities in a changing healthcare environment.
Walden’s new BSN completion program provides current registered nurses with the opportunity to earn a BSN degree. Walden offers a flexible, relevant, evidence-based program of study that equips you with the tools for success in a nursing career.
- Explore new perspectives by collaborating with nurses from around the country in a highly interactive online environment.
- Learn from nationally renowned contributing scholars and 100% doctorally prepared faculty.
- Receive personalized technical and academic support from Walden’s academic advisors, technical support staff, and tutors.
- Apply real-world solutions immediately on the job.
- Establish a foundation for pursuing graduate studies.
- Achieve your educational goals without compromising your personal and professional obligations with the help of Walden’s comprehensive student services.
Program Highlights
Completion Requirements
- 180 quarter credits
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Lower-division courses (51 cr.)
- Elective courses (30 cr.)
- Upper-division courses (54 cr.)
For this program, 45 credits must be completed at Walden. See the Admission Requirements.
All students admitted to the RN-BSN program must have a current, active nursing license. Nurses admitted to the program may be awarded up to 50 quarter credits for meeting competencies required to achieve the Nursing license through either a diploma program or an associate degree program. Transcripts and diploma information will be evaluated to determine the extent of credit awarded.
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Want to learn more about completion requirements? Call a nursing enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008–09 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm (viewed online December 05, 2008)
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| NURS 3000 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 3005 | The Context of Healthcare Delivery | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| NURS 3010 | Information Management in Nursing and Healthcare | 5 |
| NURS 3015 | Pathopharmacology | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| NURS 3020 | Health Assessment | 5 |
| NURS 4000 | Research and Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| NURS 4005 | Topics in Clinical Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4010 | Family, Community, and Population-Based Care | 7 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| NURS 4015 | Public and Global Health | 5 |
| NURS 4020 | Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare | 7 |
