RN to BSN Viewbook Nov 2022

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, Montana, and Alaska.

ONLINE COURSES, ROOTED IN WASHINGTON STATE.

Northwest University’s MARK AND HULDAH BUNTAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

A WORD FROM THE DEAN

“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.”

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

The Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing at Northwest University prepares graduates to answer their call to serve God throughout the world and lead others by using professional expertise as nurses. Expert faculty at the Buntain College of Nursing create unique learning environments that integrate Christian faith with evidencebased 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

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

ONE CLASS AT A TIME

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

THE TIMING IS RIGHT

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.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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

AN AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT

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.

INTEGRATE FAITH WITH LEARNING

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.

PROVEN EXCELLENCE

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.

EXPERT FACULTY

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in nursing, diploma in nursing, or an international nursing education.

• 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, Montana, or Alaska.

STATE APPROVED AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

This RN to BSN program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The baccalaureate 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.