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Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN)

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Advance Your Nursing Career with WSU Vancouver

The WSU Vancouver College of Nursing offers a flexible degree-completion program designed for registered nurses who want to build on their professional experience. As the healthcare industry evolves, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing provides a significant competitive advantage. Research shows that most employers prefer BSN-prepared nurses, and nearly half of healthcare facilities in the United States require a bachelor’s degree for new hires. This program prepares you for increased responsibility and opens doors to leadership and management positions.

Students at WSU Vancouver benefit from a curriculum tailored to the working professional. The program is delivered in a mostly online format with only one required attendance day to facilitate interactive learning and faculty engagement. Instead of traditional on-site clinical hours, students gain valuable practice experience through a community health project and a final capstone. With three decades of leadership in nursing education, the College of Nursing produces exceptional graduates recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest for their clinical excellence and leadership skills.

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Jenny Schrock

Academic Coordinator
Email Address schrock@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9618

Wendy Ovall

Academic Coordinator, Graduate Nursing
Email Address wendy.ovall@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9350

When meeting with an advisor, be sure to bring unofficial copies of all of your transcripts. Make an appointment by emailing our academic coordinator.

100% Online program
1 year Estimated time to completion
1:14 Faculty-to-student ratio

What will you do with a nursing degree?

In the RN to BSN program, you’ll deepen your understanding of professional nursing practice while building advanced competencies needed in today’s complex health-care systems. Coursework emphasizes leadership, population health, research, and collaboration—skills that prepare you to lead change in clinical and community settings.

  • Apply evidence-based practice to improve quality and safety in patient care.
  • Strengthen leadership and management skills across health-care teams.
  • Use health-care informatics and data to support clinical decision-making.
  • Address health needs at the population and community level.

Transitioning from an ADN to BSN-prepared RN was significant, and WSU Vancouver provided the perfect platform. The faculty and staff were incredibly supportive, recognizing the value of my prior experience. I’m grateful for the opportunity to further my education and advance my career.

Candance McGill, RN to BSN graduate

Gain practical experience outside the classroom

Although the RN to BSN program is delivered fully online, learning is grounded in real-world application. Courses are designed to connect theory directly to your professional practice and the communities you serve.

Join Pre-Health Club

All healthcare related majors may get involved with the Pre-Health Club. Access clinical workshops, mentorship opportunities, guest speaker events, and more and meet peers that share your passion for health and well-being.

Signature RN-BSN Day experience

Every semester, students participate in RN-BSN Day, a virtual seminar that brings the nursing community together. You’ll connect with faculty, hear from guest speakers across health-care disciplines, and explore how to integrate new knowledge into your nursing practice.
700+ Scholarship opportunities through WSU
# Clinical hours required
6% Predicted demand for nurses from 2023–2033

Careers with a bachelors in nursing degree

Earning your BSN opens doors to expanded responsibilities and career opportunities across health-care settings. Advancing your nursing knowledge and skills will enable you to pursue roles in:

  • Acute and speciality care
  • Community and public health nursing
  • Nursing leadership and management
  • Case management and care coordination

BSN graduates are valued for their ability to lead evidence-based initiatives, coordinate care for complex populations, and advocate for improvements in health-care delivery and policy.

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