Take the Next Step to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree!
Our RN to BSN program prepares registered nurses (RNs) who hold an Associate of Science in Nursing to acquire a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Complete a program of study that builds upon existing knowledge and skills and prepares you to take on a broader role in health care. With a BSN, you are prepared to achieve leadership roles, gain professional mobility and continue on to graduate study in nursing.
How Long Will It Take?
- Our RN to BSN program may be completed in 12, 15, or 24 months.
- The program is a hybrid of online and in-person courses allowing for flexibility of nurses work schedules.
- WSU accepts up to 90-credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
- The program starts in September or January with admission deadlines of April 1st or November 1st.
What Will I Learn?
Our curriculum covers subjects including:
- research and the application of evidence-based practice
- patient safety
- legal issues
- ethical standards
- technology integration
- health care systems and policies
Receive crucial training in key areas such as:
- communication
- cultural and ethical understanding
- leadership and critical thinking
- knowledge in effectively managing the complex and changing landscape of today’s health care delivery systems
How Much Will It Cost?
We offer the most affordable RN-BSN program in Western Massachusetts.
The total cost to complete all Nursing courses is under $11,000.
Program Director Jessica Holden gives an inside look at Westfield State University’s RN to BSN program, offered at three locations.
What Are The Admission Requirements?
- Have an associate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on college/ university courses completed prior to admission
- Possess an unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the United States by the start of the program
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Submit one academic or professional recommendation
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Critical thinking ability for clinical judgment
- Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interaction with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups
- Communication adeptness sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions
- Physical abilities sufficient for movement from room to room and in small spaces
- Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient for providing safe and effective nursing care
- Auditory and visual ability sufficient for observing, monitoring and assessing health needs
- Ability to make observations in connection with other identified professional nursing student competencies
- Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment
Contact us
Jessica Holden
Nursing Faculty