Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program

Earn your degree from one of the largest nursing education providers in the U.S.1
 

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At Walden, we believe nurses like you have the power to change lives and that guiding patients to better health is your calling. You’ve already got the experience as a registered nurse (RN), now it’s time to get the credentials that match.

Walden's RN-BSN program now offers two ways to complete your degree. Choose from traditional course-based or Tempo Learning competency-based options.

With Walden’s RN to BSN completion program, you can benefit from:

  • Our new Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: When you choose the course-based RN-BSN format, receive two BSN tuition-free courses. Up to $3,430 in savings.2

  • Transferring in up to 75% of the credits necessary for your degree.**
  • Practicum Advantage™, an ensemble of support services to help you with successful practicum placement and completion. This includes our Practicum Pledge™.
  • Coursework that fits your schedule.
  • A quality program—Walden's BSN program has been accredited by CCNE since 2010.
  • A range of student support services to help you every step of the way .

**Please note: Students who reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits; at least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: July 10, 2023

Transfer Credits: Up to 135 credits

Accreditation: CCNE Accredited for 10-Year Maximum

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Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. Tempo LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Structured schedule Time Flexible schedule
Deadlines to make steady progress Pace Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Pay by the course Tuition All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Support Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation
Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree Tempo LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Time
Structured schedule Flexible Schedule
Pace
Deadlines to make steady progress Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Tuition
Pay by the course All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Support
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation

*May not be available for all degree programs.

Alliances Across the Field

Daisy Foundation

As a proud partner to the DAISY Foundation, Walden presents DAISY student awards to extraordinary nursing students. These students demonstrate caring, a deep dedication to the profession, and a commitment to fostering positive social change through improved health outcomes

National League for Nursing

The NLN supports professional development for nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues, empowering them to become bold leaders of social change.

Sigma Theta Tau: The International Honor Society of Nursing

As a Walden student, you may have the opportunity to join Phi Nu, our chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the third largest Sigma chapter in the world.

Walden partners with more than 500 health systems, schools, and professional organizations.

More about our RN-BSN Completion Program

Designed by nursing leaders and taught by expert teaching faculty, Walden’s RN-BSN curriculum:

  • Provides an in-depth exploration of evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately.
  • Helps you apply leadership and informatics concepts in decision making to promote patient safety and quality care.
  • Allows you to evaluate the implications of policy on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in healthcare delivery.

Admission is considered for licensed RNs who hold an associate degree or nursing diploma with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.

Your Enrollment Specialist will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes.

 
Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at 888-968-5331 to learn more.
Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.
CCNEThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org.)

Why earn your BSN at Walden?

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Actionable Learning

All of Walden’s BSN faculty are active practitioners and leaders within their area of expertise.

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Clinical Projects

Complete course projects in your own workplace and community.

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Flexible Course Options

Choose between 6-week and 12-week courses and Tempo Learning format.

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Actionable Learning

All of Walden’s BSN faculty are active practitioners and leaders within their area of expertise.

exceptional-student-services

Clinical Projects

Complete course projects in your own workplace and community.

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Flexible Course Options

Choose between 6-week and 12-week courses and Tempo Learning format.

Personalized Practicum Support

Practicums are vital to your learning experience. That’s why we offer Practicum Advantage™—an ensemble of resources, self-help tools, and staff who understand the challenges of completing the nursing practicum. This includes the Walden Practicum Pledge™, available for BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Once you register, a dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to secure a site and preceptor. If you can’t identify your site and preceptor (along with additional requirements3), we’ll help find you a match.

Tereasa Hughes

"My Walden degree really helped me achieve better patient outcomes because I felt more confident having some of the theories to base my decisions and my practice."

Kimberly Foster ’16 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Tempo Learning Competency-Based Format

1Based on 2021 IPEDS data.

2Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

3Practicum Pledge registration requirements: For complete details on Practicum Pledge, go to www.waldenu.edu/programs/practicum-pledge.

4A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.

Enrollment Restrictions by State: Walden University currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program: New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin.