Receive your bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally-ranked, accredited program. No matter where you are on your journey to becoming a nurse, Widener's undergraduate nursing program will help you transform your personal education goals into a reality.
In our bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program, you’ll join a tradition of nursing excellence that spans more than 50 years. Here, you'll experience the power of hands-on coursework taught by faculty mentors who will be by your side throughout your academic journey connecting you to valuable clinical experiences and preparing you for your future in health care.
No matter where you study, Widener's BSN program will meet you where you are and help you go further, faster—whether it's your first time taking college-level courses, you've taken a few, or you're a seasoned academic with an RN or bachelor's degree in another subject.
Unsure which path to take next? Contact our undergraduate program director for help. We'll look at your academic history and career goals together to determine which pathway is right for you.
Earn your degree in one of two locations:
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.
New, incoming students will join the full-time, traditional undergraduate nursing major track.
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If you haven't taken the SAT or ACT, no worries! Widener offers a test-optional admissions process. For nursing students who wish to still share SAT/ACT scores with the university, please know that only high school transcripts are considered to determine placement in math or chemistry courses for your fall semester and the math assessment is not required.
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You may be eligible to transfer coursework credits into Widener's BSN nursing program. Upon acceptance, you will join the full-time, traditional undergraduate nursing major track as a freshman or sophomore, depending on the number of accepted transfer credits.
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Visit the How to Apply as a Transfer Student page for more information about transferring into Widener, how transfer credits are evaluated, and scholarships especially for transfer students.
As an experienced college student, you may be eligible to propel your nursing education and transfer into our traditional day program as a junior. This unique, full-time program allows you to complete your BSN degree in as little as 5 semesters.
View the curriculum and coursework requirements for the BSN degree for advanced transfer students.
Visit the How to Apply as a Transfer Student page for more information about transferring into Widener, how transfer credits are evaluated, and scholarships especially for transfer students.
Seat availability for the nursing program is limited. Once seat capacity is reached, students may be placed on a waiting list and they will be notified as seats become available and as soon as possible. Admission into the program is not a guarantee for students placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is not deferred to the next available intake, but students can apply again if so desired.
As a college graduate, you may be eligible to transform credits earned while completing your first bachelor's degree into acceptance into our accelerated second-degree nursing program. This unique, full-time program allows you to complete your BSN degree in as little as 4 semesters.
If you have an associate's degree in nursing from a community college or are a registered nurse (RN) from a diploma program, you may be eligible to join our Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN program. This unique, program can be completed part- or full-time and is offered fully online—no clinical hours or on-site residencies required. As part of the program, you'll complete three graduate courses which grants you the option to fast-track into an accelerated master's program.
To learn more, visit the Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN program page.
Students enrolled within the Widener University School of Nursing may be considering licensure (NCLEX) and/or advanced practice certification. Each state/jurisdiction has requirements that candidates must meet in order to obtain licensure and/or certification. To view Widener’s licensure qualifications by state, please visit the School of Nursing Licensure by State webpage or visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) directly.
Students enrolled in the traditional BSN program—including transfer students—can apply for the 4+2 MSN program in their junior year. The program offers two enrollment options: immediately following baccalaureate graduation from Widener, or within 3 years following baccalaureate graduation from Widener.
Continue your graduate education at Widener through the School of Nursing's robust program offerings which includes master's, doctoral (PhD/DNP), and post-graduate certificates.
With a bachelor's degree in nursing from Widener, you'll have a resume distinguished by career-specific learning experiences.
No matter where you study, you'll experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facility. At our Center for Simulation and Computerized Testing facilities, you'll problem solve clinical scenarios and learn to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations.
Get matched within our network of more than 60 of the region’s top hospitals and healthcare facilities for clinical rotations in your junior and senior year. Whether in a large teaching hospital or small agency environment, you'll gain real-world clinical experience in a variety of specialties.
Expand your education beyond the classroom through community-based service learning. Experiences take place in various settings, including Widener's Community Nursing Clinic which offers pro bono medical care to uninsured or underinsured community members, partnerships with local schools and organizations to for local outreach projects, a senior citizens' apartment complex, adult day care centers, schools, and even clients' homes.
Widener's unique full-time traditional nursing program offers an opportunity that's hard to find within many other nursing programs—study abroad. Through a partnership with the Universidad San Pablo CEU, Montepríncipe Campus, you can experience your fall semester of sophomore year in Madrid, Spain.
The program includes:
Our full-time faculty are committed to your professional and personal success. You’ll benefit from close faculty mentorship from professors who aren’t just teaching the courses but are creating the science of nursing education.
"As a teacher, my role is to help students go beyond the facts. It is equally important to help students grow as people, support their professional and intellectual development, and to expand their world views. Through this growth process, students better understand themselves, their clients, and the clients' experiences."
"My teaching philosophy has its roots in Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy. I believe that students learn (and clients change behaviors) through observing others perform activities, doing the activities themselves, having positive feedback provided, and having their anxieties decreased."
"My goal is for students to challenge themselves to become life-long learners who contribute new knowledge to this wonderful profession. Both novice and experienced nurses should take risks to seek out new learning experiences that ignite their passion for nursing and drive them toward improving outcomes for their clients."
Widener nursing secured a $1.6 million grant over four years to implement Project PRIDE, a program-led initiative to create a workforce that is reflective of the patients and communities served by diversifying the nursing student population.
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.
Nursing students are stepping into roles to directly assist in local COVID-19 vaccination programs and patient monitoring.
Our graduates leave poised for career success in the growing field of nursing.
Hear from our students about their experience in the Nursing BSN program.
I think back at my little freshman self, trying to throw the shot put, and then where I am now, and I know there was a point to all of this. I am so blessed and so thankful for all the opportunities that Widener has given me.
When I’m in a patient’s room, assessing and giving medications, I hear my professors’ voices from lectures. They’ve made me the best nurse I could possibly be and continue to grow into.
I will be so ready for the real world because of the experiences Widener has given me and the professional experiences. I know I will be ready to tackle anything that’s thrown at me.
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