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

Gain the credentials you need to make a bigger impact in the lives of your patients. 

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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 Competency-based options.

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

  • Teaching faculty that are 100% doctorally prepared, providing you with a level of expertise that’s second to none.
  • Coursework that fits your schedule.
  • A range of student support services to help you every step of the way.

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: TBD

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 Competency-Based 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
Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree Tempo Competency-Based 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.

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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. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

  • You are 21 years of age or older.
  • You are less than 21 years of age with 60 quarter credit hours.
  • You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
  • You are concurrently enrolled in an approved partner institution with an articulation agreement with Walden.

For admission into Tempo Learning, students must have an associate degree or diploma in nursing and a Valid RN license and must transfer in 110 quarter credits from prior course-work.

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.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.
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). 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.

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 Competency-based 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 Competency-based Learning format.

Tereasa Hughes

"Within a month of graduating from Walden, I took a position as the nurse manager in a long-term acute care hospital."

Tereasa A. Hughes | RN-BSN Gradute and MSN Student

Accreditation

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 currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the BS in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program: Wisconsin.

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. 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.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.