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BSN Nursing (RN to BSN) at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The RN to BSN prepares registered nurses for baccalaureate-level practice, emphasising leadership, evidence-based practice and clinical competency, using virtual reality, simulation and experiential activities. It is a pathway from UDC's AASN and is accredited by ACEN (2023-2031) and approved by the DC Board of Nursing. The programme reports 100% employment as RNs in 2024.

Faculty: UDC Community College  |  Duration: 120 semester credit hours; finish within 18 months full-time.  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Ten nursing courses: seven online theory courses and three in-person clinical practicum courses in the senior year; theory runs in eight-week sessions in fall and spring, six weeks in summer. Named requirements include IGED 210, IGED 280, NURS 307 Ethical Issues and Health, NURS 351 Nursing Research and NURS 497 Nursing Capstone.

Career pathways

Employment as registered nurses (programme target 95% within six months of graduation).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

RN-to-BSN pathway for graduates of the AASN programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Undergraduate application deadlines for US students: Fall August 1, Spring December 5, Summer I May 1, Summer II May 15. International students: Fall April 30, Spring September 1.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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