Program Overview

R.N. to BSN Program

The R.N. to BSN program at Wilmington University is designed to take your clinical and communication skills to the next level, enhancing your problem-solving, confidence, and leadership abilities. With a bachelor's degree in nursing, you will be prepared to care for patients with diverse health needs in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Program Overview

The program includes community learning experiences, where you'll volunteer at a site of your choosing, giving back to your own local community. You'll grow personally, while advancing professionally through networking with other nurses and healthcare professionals.

Admission Criteria

To apply to the BSN program, applicants must be in the process of completing an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution, already be a Registered Nurse, or be in an R.N. nursing program that leads to state board licensure. To be fully admitted into the R.N. to BSN degree program, an R.N. license is required.

Program Format and Location

The R.N. to BSN program is available in the following formats and locations:

• Formats:
  • Traditional Classroom
  • Online
  • Hybrid
• Locations:
  • New Castle
  • Online

Tuition and Duration

The cost of a typical 3-credit course is $1,287. Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit, and you only pay for the courses you need to complete your BSN degree. For most R.N.s who have an associate degree, taking two courses per block, the program can be completed in 18 months.

Career and Industry Outlook

With a BSN, you can take on a whole different role in nursing, such as being promoted from bedside nurse to Clinical nurse manager. The program prepares you to meet the needs of your patients and grow your nursing career.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Information Technology
• MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
• MSN Nursing Leadership
• Master of Science in Nursing Leadership + MBA or M.S. in Management in Health Care
• MSN Leadership to DNP Accelerated Option

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Wilmington University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.