{"id":55,"date":"2022-11-22T12:30:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:04:55","slug":"bsn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/adult\/bsn\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing RN-to-BSN Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--media-float-right umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-media umw-hero--with-no-content\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><picture class=\"umw-hero__media__picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"umw-hero__media__image\" src=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/header-bsn.png\" alt=\"Nursing student setting up equipment\"><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Nursing<br>RN-to-BSN<br>Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-rn-to-bsn-fully-online-completion-program\"><strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) &ndash; Fully Online Completion Program<\/strong><\/h2><p>The University of Mary Washington&rsquo;s BSN Completion Program is designed for <strong>registered nurses with an associate degree<\/strong> who are ready to take their careers to the next level&mdash;<strong>100% online<\/strong>. This flexible program allows you to balance work, life, and education, with the option to enroll full-time and finish in as little as <strong>one year<\/strong>, or study part-time at your own pace.<\/p><p>Graduates are prepared to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pursue graduate-level nursing education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance patient care and outcomes in today&rsquo;s complex healthcare systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take on leadership and advanced clinical roles within the nursing profession<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The curriculum blends <strong>UMW&rsquo;s liberal arts tradition<\/strong> with the <strong>American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice<\/strong>. Students complete <strong>three liberal arts courses<\/strong> and <strong>seven advanced nursing courses<\/strong>, benefiting from <strong>personalized mentorship<\/strong> by UMW faculty and experienced nursing leaders.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re a registered nurse seeking greater opportunities and advancement, <strong>UMW&rsquo;s fully online BSN Completion Program<\/strong> can help you achieve your goals. Explore the FAQs or contact us today with your questions.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-request-information\">Request Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get updates from Mary Wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/register\/RNTOBSN\" style=\"border-radius:40px\">Request Information<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apply-now\">Apply now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our home away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/apply\/?sr=686b07ab-dcab-4c7f-b43b-f683b834d7d6\" style=\"border-radius:40px\">Apply<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-umw-s-bachelor-of-nursing-program-right-for-me\">Is UMW&rsquo;s Bachelor of Nursing program right for me?<\/h2><p>The program is designed for graduates of an associate degree or hospital diploma programs who hold an RN license in Virginia and wish to gain a bachelor of science in nursing. Applicants must have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study. Applicants who earned a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered with additional documentation.<\/p><div class=\"umw-accordion-container umw-custom-block\" data-only-one=\"true\">\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Will I get to take advantage of the academic credit I&rsquo;ve already earned?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Students receive 41 credits for gaining licensure as a registered nurse through a community college or accredited hospital diploma program. Students may transfer as many as 90 credits from another school, including general education and prerequisite course credits. However, to complete the BSN Completion Program, students must earn 30 at UMW.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">How long will it take me to earn my degree?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Enroll full-time and finish the program in just one year, or take classes part-time and earn your degree at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">What will I learn?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>The BSN Completion Program teaches registered nurses concepts related to clinical reasoning, critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, evidence-based practice, genetics and genomics, informatics, inter-professional teams, life-long learning, patient-centered care, patient safety, professionalism, quality improvement, and practice across the lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">How will earning a BSN enhance my career?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Upon completing the BSN degree, nurses can practice as members of the profession and assume the roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care in a growing complex healthcare system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Where and how are the classes offered?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>The BSN Degree Completion Program is offered in an online format in eight-week blocks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">How and when do I apply to the program?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Suggested filing dates to apply to UMW&rsquo;s BSN program are April 1 for fall, October 15 for spring, and March 1 for summer. See the BLS program details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umw.edu\/undergraduate\/majors\/nursing-bsn-completion-program-only\/#text\">Academic Catalog<\/a> for in-depth information. <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/\/apply\/?sr=a085dbbb-8d0d-4547-9c23-3edfcdf1dbbc\">Apply online<\/a> using the Application for Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">How will I learn if I&rsquo;ve been accepted to the program?<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Students will find notification regarding admission in their applicant portal. Once accepted, students are contacted by the director of the BSN Completion Program for advisement and registration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h3><p>Please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/contact-umw-admissions\/\">UMW Admissions<\/a> at (540) 654-2000 or Email us at <a href=\"mailto:bsnprogram@umw.edu\">bsnprogram@umw.edu<\/a>, or you can fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/register\/RNTOBSN\">Request for More Information Form<\/a>. <\/p><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) &ndash; Fully Online Completion ProgramThe University of Mary Washington&rsquo;s BSN Completion Program is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree who are ready to take their careers to the next level&mdash;100% online. 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