{"id":23331,"date":"2022-12-05T12:05:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T12:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23331"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T22:14:37","slug":"rn-bsn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/undergraduate\/rn-bsn","title":{"rendered":"RN-to-BSN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career<\/strong>  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/gml-nhs-students-hospital005-standard.jpg\" alt=\"nurses in conversation\" class=\"wp-image-28134 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/gml-nhs-students-hospital005-standard.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/gml-nhs-students-hospital005-standard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29024819b861ba025b8c8be838923c4e\">The RN-to-BSN is a pathway for registered nurses who have completed their initial nursing education through an associate degree or diploma program. It builds on the education, and experience you have while developing the advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and a broader perspective to thrive in today\u2019s evolving healthcare environment. Complete your <strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong> &#8211; all in one year, in a flexible hybrid program.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build on Your Professional Foundation as a Nurse to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put new knowledge and skills into practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop confidence and strengthen professional identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make thoughtful decisions and advocate for others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think strategically and develop leadership competencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classes begin Fall or Winter Quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program is offered at three locations: UWB campus, Everett, or Shoreline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of only 45 credits to earn the degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-time and part-time options available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses are hybrid, meeting only once per week, bi-weekly (one core course meets weekly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree can be completed in one year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmanursing.org\/why-sigma\/about-sigma\">Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph has-purple-400-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-3-font-size wp-elements-dae46c25cc5fbd9a53ce42a729403b7e\"><strong>Your RN is where you started. Your BSN can take you further.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/portal\/program-info-sessions?tab=nhs\">Attend an Info Session<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/register\/request_appointment\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/apply\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\">Learn more about completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/undergraduate\/rn-bsn\/becomearn\">initial nursing education and registered nursing licensure <\/a>required to apply to the RN-to-BSN program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Accreditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Washington Bothell is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacnnursing.org\/ccne-accreditation\">Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education<\/a>, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UW Seattle Pre-Licensure  Programs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nursing.uw.edu\/\">UW Seattle School of Nursing <\/a>offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an accelerated option to earn the degree-no RN license required for admission consideration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career The RN-to-BSN is a pathway for registered nurses who have completed their initial nursing education through an associate degree or diploma program. 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