RN-to-BSN

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

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Build on Your Professional Foundation as a Nurse to:

  • Put new knowledge and skills into practice.
  • Develop confidence and strengthen professional identity.
  • Make thoughtful decisions and advocate for others.
  • Think strategically and develop leadership competencies.
  • Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Program Highlights

  • Classes begin Fall or Winter Quarter.
  • Program is offered at three locations: UWB campus, Everett, or Shoreline.
  • Completion of only 45 credits to earn the degree.
  • Full-time and part-time options available.
  • Courses are hybrid, meeting only once per week, bi-weekly (one core course meets weekly).
  • Degree can be completed in one year.
  • Opportunity to join Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing.


Learn more about completing the initial nursing education and registered nursing licensure required to apply to the RN-to-BSN program.


Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Washington Bothell is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

UW Seattle Pre-Licensure Programs

The UW Seattle School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an accelerated option to earn the degree-no RN license required for admission consideration.