RN to BSN Viewbook

AN ONLINE DEGREE THAT CAN TAKE YOU ALMOST ANYWHERE. Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Introduction to the

RN TO BSN DEGREE The online registered nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Northwest University’s Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing provides registered nurses with skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management, community health, and global health. Your studies develop a knowledge base in cross-cultural effectiveness, faith integration, and holistic assessment of health.

A variety of practice experiences enrich your understanding of the roles of clinical agencies found within driving distance of your home. The online delivery method allows you to fit your academic pursuit with your work schedule and personal obligations.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing opens doors to careers in community and public health, informatics, research, health care policy, leadership, and education. The degree also fulfills a key requirement for future graduate education. If you are looking for a career in the world of nursing where the “sky’s the limit,” this is the program for you.

Northwest University’s

MARK AND HULDAH BUNTAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING The Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing at Northwest University prepares graduates to answer their call to serve God

A WORD FROM THE DEAN

throughout the world and lead others by using professional expertise

“At Northwest University, we partner with and educate students to meet the constantly changing landscape of health care through critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment. The Buntain College of Nursing holds true to our core values and offers an environment where the Christian faith is purposefully integrated throughout our curriculum. We prepare students to lead others around the world by using their professional expertise as nurses from the bedside to the boardroom.”

unique learner environments that integrate Christian faith with

– Dr. Erin-Joy Bjorge, DNP, RN, CNE, COI

as nurses. Expert faculty at the Buntain College of Nursing provide evidence-based practice and diverse practice experiences.

The programs offered by the Buntain College of Nursing offer opportunities for service, leadership, and professional growth.

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? DESIGNED FOR WORKING NURSES

ONE CLASS AT A TIME

INTEGRATE FAITH WITH LEARNING

You can have a schedule that fits your life.

The RN to BSN program is designed to accommodate the busy lives of working nurses.

Classes are 100 percent online with practice experiences that can be completed at clinical agencies near you.

Instead of taking several classes at once, you’ll complete one class every seven weeks, then move on to the next course.

It’s an approach that makes learning more focused and manageable.

The program is taught within the framework of a Christian worldview. Students are challenged to incorporate their understanding of faith with academic theory and applied skills.

THE TIMING IS RIGHT

AN AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT

PROVEN EXCELLENCE

Nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing experience greater career mobility and flexibility leading to career opportunities and advancement. BSN graduates are positioned for a wider range of specialized nursing jobs.

Our degrees are competitively priced in Washington. Financial aid is available. Your investment into education can deeply impact your career for the rest of your life.

Since 2001, Northwest University’s Buntain College of Nursing has been providing students with an exceptional education. Our regionally accredited University represents the gold standard.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

EXPERT FACULTY

We want your educational journey to be a successful one, and we are here to help.

We have several resources available to our students to help them through their programs.

You’ll have qualified, caring professors, an academic advisor, and a 24/7 online tutoring service, just to name a few.

Work with distinguished professors. Each one has extensive training, and rich, diverse experiences. Our professors draw from both academic research and real-world professional experience to offer a holistic learning environment.

ACCREDITED AT THE HIGHEST INSTITUTIONAL LEVELS This registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The bachelor’s degree program in nursing at Northwest University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

GRADUATE WITH YOUR BSN DEGREE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS.

WEBSITE: northwestu.edu/college-nursing/programs EMAIL: online@northwestu.edu LOCAL: 425-889-6200