Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program

You put in the hard work to become an RN. Now, create a bolder future—for yourself and your profession—with our RN to BSN online program.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based

Believe & Achieve Scholarship®

Walden rewards your progress with special tuition savings – request info to learn more.

CCNE Accredited

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for a 10-year maximum.

Nurses like you have the power to change lives, and guiding patients to better is your calling. In Walden’s RN to BSN online completion program, you’ll enhance your skills and improve practice to serve your patients, your employer, and yourself.

Benefit from:

  • Practicum Pledge™, our collaborative, dedicated process to help you find a right-fit, on-time practicum match.3

  • Tempo Learning®, which allows you to control your pace and costs. Earn your BSN in as few as 10 months for as low as $14,000.

  • The ability to transfer up to 75% of prior credits to save time and money on your BSN. You may even qualify for a block transfer.

  • Immersive learning experiences, both in person and virtual, that allow you to practice your new skills and build your confidence.

  • Early Conditional Admission for students who have completed or are nearing completion of an accredited ADN program but have not taken the NCLEX exam.

  • Coursework aligned to standards of quality established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Personalized Practicum Support

Practicums are vital to your learning experience.

Hands-on practicums are a big part of your learning experience. That’s why our RN to BSN online program offers the Walden Practicum Pledge™, a collaborative approach to help you navigate the practicum process and better ensure a successful placement. This enhanced support gives you added confidence as you begin your BSN journey.

Once you register (along with additional requirements*), if you can’t identify your site and preceptor, our dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to help you find a match.

Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 10 months*

Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills. Available for Select Specializations

3-month subscription pricing
Flexible schedule
Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 18 months4

Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and a traditional learning format.

Pay by the course
Pre-set schedule
Instructor-led courses
“My Walden degree really helped me achieve better patient outcomes because I felt more confident having some of the theories to base my decisions and my practice.”
Kimberly Foster ’16 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Tempo Learning Competency-Based Format

Alliances Across the Field

Daisy Foundation

As a proud partner to the DAISY Foundation, Walden presents DAISY student awards to exceptional nursing students. These students demonstrate compassion, a tireless commitment to the profession, and dedication to promoting positive social change through improved health outcomes.

National League for Nursing

The NLN supports professional development for nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues, empowering them to become confident leaders of social change.

Sigma Theta Tau: The International Honor Society of Nursing

As a Walden MSN student, you may have the opportunity to join Phi Nu, our chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the third largest Sigma chapter in the world.

Walden partners with more than 650 health systems, schools, and professional organizations.

Exclusive Partner Savings

Walden partners with more than 650 leading healthcare employers and professional organizations, with a goal of bringing higher education to more dedicated nurses. See if you qualify for additional tuition savings on our Master of Science in Nursing online program.

More about our RN-BSN Completion program

Our program is designed with working nurses like you in mind, giving you the flexibility to stay on the job while making steady progress toward your goals.

Ready to further your education?

Take the next step on your professional path. Our online RN to BSN program is built for busy nurses—so nothing stands in the way of your degree.

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1Based on 2021 IPEDS data.

2Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

3Practicum Pledge registration requirements: For complete details on Practicum Pledge, go to www.waldenu.edu/programs/practicum-pledge.

4A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

*Represents Tempo Learning® format, Believe & Achieve Scholarship™, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning format. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information

#Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).