Overview

Nursing from Western Washington University is specifically designed for nurses who have completed an Associate's or Diploma nursing program, have their RN license already or who will take the NCLEX-RN exam and are successfully licensed as a Registered Nurse by the end of their second quarter of study. It has been designed to meet the most recent AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2008) through a collaborative career pathway that incorporates both prior learning from pre-licensure nursing education along with RN-to-BSN course work.

The program — offered on the main Bellingham Campus — is structured with classes meeting one full day per week in order to allow working nurses to balance their continued professional education along with ongoing work and personal responsibilities. The innovative four quarter program of full-time study (8 quarters part-time) will prepare nurses with the professional competencies necessary for the increasing complexities of healthcare. It has been guided by national standards for nursing as well as WWU Student Learning Objectives.

Careers and Graduate Studies

Western’s RN-to-BSN program prepares nurses for administrative, management or other leadership roles, as well as enhances patient care and advocacy skills learned in registered-nursing programs and work experience. As more acute care hospitals work to achieve magnet status, a BSN degree may be required by these employers.

Programme Structure

Core courses include:

Information Literacy to Support Academic Discourse

Social Justice and Healthcare

E-Portfolio

Translational Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Policy, Leadership and U.S. Healthcare

Organizational Change for Patient Safety and Quality Care

Community-Based Care for Vulnerable Populations

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

Global Health Inequities and Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

More details

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 942 other Bachelors in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application for Admission

$60 non-refundable application fee

An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Official academic credentials

Evidence of English language proficiency

Statement of Financial Responsibility

Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7995 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7995 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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