Wondering if general education courses will slow you down? Unsure if you've taken the right prerequisites? We've simplified this process: rather than looking for individual course requirements, we transfer your associate's degree as one block of credits. That means you don't need to complete (or pay for) prerequisites before you start your degree.
Accelerated Bachelor's Degree w/Pathway to MSN
Online RN to BSN to MSN Program
Earn your RN to BSN degree entirely online from a nationally ranked, accredited program. While pursuing your accelerated online bachelor’s degree, you will also complete three graduate-level courses. Taking your education beyond a traditional BSN will elevate your patient care—and allow you to advance into our on-campus MSN program.
We Are Not Currently Accepting Applications
We are not currently accepting applications for the RN-BSN-MSN program. If you are interested in receiving information if applications re-open, please submit the request information form.
At a Glance
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Offered as
Bachelor's
Format
100% Online
Credits
30, pending review of AS & RN transfer credits
Avg. Time to Completion
3 semesters
College/School
Explore the RN to BSN to MSN Accelerated Program
Widener's RN to BSN program is offered 100% online and provides RNs an accelerated pathway to earn a BSN degree in as little as three semesters. Here, you'll build on your existing strengths and develop your leadership skills to deliver high-quality care while elevating your nursing credentials and preparing for expanded nursing roles.
Widener's RN to BSN program is designed with flexibility in mind. In addition to 100% online course delivery with no on-site requirements, the program enables you to start whenever you're ready—fall, spring, or summer. Complete the program on your own time. You'll also go further, faster by transforming transfer credits from previous college courses into program credits.
Our curriculum also uniquely includes three graduate-level courses that give RN-BSN students the option to seamlessly advance into an MSN program after graduation—all while saving time and tuition.
Unsure if the RN to BSN to MSN program is the best nursing pathway for you? We've got you covered!
- If you haven't received your RN licensure, our traditional BSN degree program is right for you.
- To expedite your MSN without earning a BSN, pursue an RN-MSN pathway within our nursing master's degree programs.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Widener University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
RN-BSN-MSN Program Information
With a curriculum based on American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN) standards, you'll advance your nursing knowledge in a framework that prepares you to tackle modern health care challenges.
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Graduate with a nine-credit head-start on your master's degree, thanks to a curriculum that incorporates three graduate-level nursing courses. By completing these courses as part of your bachelor's degree, you'll benefit from a 50% lower tuition rate. Whether you want to roll into a master's degree or hang onto your credits for future study, you'll graduate a step ahead.
Upon completion of your BSN, you may start one of our MSN programs right away or at a later date. These credits never expire and are a great way to earn a master's degree at an accelerated rate. Future MSN courses may be offered in-person, hybrid, or online and are offered at the graduate MSN tuition rate.
Take Your BSN Degree Further
Widener offers two tracks to an MSN for registered nurses—helping you take your nursing education further, faster. As an RN, you have the option to pursue a BSN with graduate-level courses that will put you on the pathway to an MSN or bypass the BSN and go straight from an RN to an MSN.
Accelerated RN to BSN with Master's Courses & Discounted Rates
For students who want to pursue a master's degree and are required to have a BSN for work.
- Jumpstart your graduate education. You take three graduate-level courses on your way to completing the RN-to-BSN degree—helping you earn your master's degree faster and at a discounted price!
RN to MSN Accelerated Pathway
For students who want to earn only a master's degree, bypassing their BSN.
Select a nursing master's program to learn more about accelerated RN to MSN options.
If you are a current student wishing to apply for a graduate degree pathway program, complete your application online or contact your academic advisor. Please note, as a current student you do not need to pay an additional application fee when applying for a master's program.
After completing your BSN, continue your nursing education through one of our doctoral pathway programs:
If you are a current student wishing to apply for a graduate degree pathway program, complete your application online or contact your academic advisor.
Career Outlook & Outcomes for BSN Nurses
Why Study Nursing at Widener?
Receive Personalized Faculty Mentorship & Student Community Support
Online BSN classes provide learning environments that will allow you to engage with peers and faculty. Here, you’ll benefit from close faculty mentorship from full-time professors who want to get to know you and see you succeed. Professors will pay attention to how you learn and what you want to accomplish.
Even though you will not meet as a class at a set time, you will have access to our expert faculty and a great community of students.
Strengthen Your Nursing Network with Faculty Experts, Engaged Students & Accomplished Alumni
Nursing majors have the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations to expand their network and engage with nursing students, faculty, and alums, including the Widener University Student Nurses' Association (WUSNA), American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Sigma-International Honors Society, and more. After you graduate, you'll also be welcomed into an expansive Widener School of Nursing alumni network.
Student Stories
Nursing Program Highlights
Our Faculty
I consider myself to be compassionate and caring, and strive to engage my students in respectful dialogue. Teaching is a collaborative process between students and faculty, and there is a reciprocal relationship as we all learn from each other. As an advanced holistic nurse, I incorporate self-care, self-responsibility, spirituality, and reflection in my teaching and seek to be a role model for my students.
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This Father-Daughter Duo Shared a Passion for Nursing. Now They Share an Alma Mater.
Commencement is a milestone moment. For Gary and Stephanie Pollino, this commencement season is even more special as the father-daughter duo will both receive bachelor degrees from the School of Nursing.
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
- Completed online application
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing program
- Evidence of current licensure with eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania
- Don’t yet have your RN license, but planning for licensure in the near future? You may apply to our program at any time. You must be licensed prior to your first class.
- GPA Requirements: 3.0 or higher
- If you have a GPA of 2.5-2.99, you can be conditionally admitted into the program. To be officially admitted into the program, you must complete 6 credits at Widener and earn a B or better.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education
- Successful completion of an approved undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better prior to enrollment
Financial Aid
Paths to Savings
Widener Scholarships for Adult Learners
Widener is proud to offer several endowed scholarship opportunities to currently enrolled adult and continuing studies students. These scholarships are awarded by the Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies and made possible through generous donor gifts. And the best part? Unlike loans, scholarship awards are yours to keep without the need to pay them back. Students are also welcome to reapply every year.
Learn more about scholarship and grant opportunities
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
Program Cost
Adult & Continuing Studies Admissions Office
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Raell Burpee
Associate Director of Admissions & Enrollment
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