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EduNurse
RN-BSN

RN to BSN

Offered by University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington

Overview

Tuition $12,559
Duration 12 months
A completion program for licensed registered nurses with an ADN, ASN or nursing diploma who want a bachelor's in nursing. Most courses are online and build on the RN license you already hold.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared RNs for roles requiring expanded leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice competencies, and many hospitals require the BSN for advancement.

Getting in

What University of Washington-Bothell Campus asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required
Recommendation letters 1
Apply through School application
Transfer application Required

What you'll need

  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses

UW Bothell offers only an RN to BSN (transfer entry) BSN; requires an associate degree or diploma in nursing, 90 transferable quarter credits and prerequisites (English composition, chemistry with lab, microbiology, A&P I and II, statistics, arts and humanities). Materials: 400-650 word nursing goal statement, two page resume, one academic or professional recommendation, transcripts. Application opens in August for Winter start and February for Fall start; degree completes in one year (45 credits).

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at University of Washington-Bothell Campus. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Certifications

2

Health and background checks

1

Application basics

1