RN-BSN Viewbook Jan 2020

AN ONLINE DEGREE THAT CAN TAKE YOU 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 clinical judgment, leadership, case management, community health, and global health. Your studies enhance your development in cross-cultural effectiveness, faith integration, and holistic assessment of health.

A variety of practice experiences enrich your understanding of the roles of nurses in clinical agencies 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 BSN degree 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 Washington-based nursing degree that can take you anywhere, this is the program for you.

Now accepting students from Washington, Oregon, and Montana.

ONLINE COURSES, ROOTED IN WASHINGTON STATE.

Northwest University’s

MARK AND HULDAH BUNTAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING The Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing at

A WORD FROM THE DEAN

Northwest University prepares graduates to answer their

“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.”

by using professional expertise as nurses. Expert faculty

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

call to serve God throughout the world and lead others at the Buntain College of Nursing create unique learning environments that integrate Christian faith with evidencebased practice and diverse practice experiences.

The programs offered by the Buntain College of Nursing offer opportunities for service, leadership, and professional growth: • Pre-Licensure BSN • RN-BSN (online) • MSN (online)

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? DESIGNED FOR WORKING NURSES

ONE CLASS AT A TIME

INTEGRATE FAITH WITH LEARNING

Have a schedule that fits your life. Classes are 100% online with practice experiences that may be completed at clinical agencies near you.

Make your learning more focused and manageable. Complete one class every seven weeks and move on to the next course.

Learn in a program that is taught within the framework of a Christian worldview. Students are challenged to integrate their faith with academic theory and applied skills.

THE TIMING IS RIGHT

AN AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT

PROVEN EXCELLENCE

Baccalaureate-prepared nurses experience greater career mobility and flexibility leading to more career opportunities and advancement.

BSN graduates are positioned for a wider range of specialized nursing jobs.

Our degrees are competitively priced, and financial aid is available. An investment in your education can deeply impact your career for the rest of your life.

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

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

EXPERT FACULTY

We want your educational journey to be successful, and we are here to help. Several resources are available for our online students to help them through their programs. You’ll have qualified, caring professors, an academic advisor, and a 24/7 online tutoring service.

Work with distinguished professors who have extensive training, and rich, diverse experiences. Our professors draw from academic scholarship, research, and realworld professional experience to offer a holistic learning environment.

GRADUATE WITH YOUR BSN DEGREE ONLINE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Graduate of an accredited associate degree in nursing program.

• Clinical RN nursing practice is current within two years of application to the RN-BSN online program.

• Current and unencumbered RN license in Washington, Oregon, or Montana.

STATE APPROVED AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED This RN to BSN 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.

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