Bachelor's degree

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Competency Based-CB)

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12 months

Approximate Program Length

120

Total Credits

$300

Cost per Credit

Online

Format

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Register by: Sep 8, 2021

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Complete in less than 12 months and for under $10,000

Prepare to enhance your nursing practice, faster. When you transfer credits from your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), you can complete your Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Competency-Based) in as little as 12 months.

Self-governed, with the assistance of your faculty practitioners and faculty mentor, this program is designed for working professionals who have an associate degree in nursing, an unencumbered RN license and one year of professional experience.

What is competency-based education?

CBE degree programs emphasize the mastery of skills and proficiency requirements for specific fields, industries and jobs. The application of that theory through projects and assignments allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the curricular components in an outcome that can yield a tangible result. You’ll take approximately four courses every 16 weeks, moving through the content with the completion of authentic assessments evaluated by your faculty practitioners.

This program gives you even more flexibility to balance school around your life. More importantly, it means every competency you master doesn’t just bring you closer to graduation — it’s another skill you can use in the workplace.

Apply clinical reasoning and clinical judgment using evidence-based practice
Manage healthcare resources
Apply leadership and management skills
Practice in community and public health settings
Integrate professional standards and ethical and legal conduct throughout nursing practice

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Courses

4

Courses at a time

16

Weeks per course

11

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

In a competency-based program, you earn credit by demonstrating your knowledge of a core skill, or competency. Since there are 33 credits in this program, one competency equals one credit.

11 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

NSGCB/302: PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE AND PRACTICE
NSGCB/416: THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS
HSNCB/376: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR NURSING
NSGCB/451: PROFESSIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
NSGCB/456: RESEARCH OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT FOR THE PRACTICING NURSE
NSGCB/426: INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE: ETHIC AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
HSNCB/476: HEALTHCARE POLICY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NSGCB/486: PUBLIC HEALTH: HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
NSGCB/468: INFLUENCING QUALITY WITHIN HEALTHCARE
NSGCB/482: PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
NSGCB/498: SENIOR LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Note: This program includes additional admissions requirements:

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)*
A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license
One year of full-time post high school clinical-based RN work experience within the past five years

*Speak to an Enrollment Representative for additional requirement information.

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Competency-Based).

What you'll learn

When you earn your online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Competency-Based), you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Evidence-based holistic patient care
Professional standards and ethical and legal conduct
Patient care communication and healthcare information technology

Health promotion for diverse individuals, families and populations
Health policy to influence quality patient care
Interprofessional care coordination strategies

Tuition

Paying for school

locked-in tuition

$300

Cost per credit

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

Price Comparison

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Price Comparison
UOPX	Western Governors University	Capella University	Walden University	Purdue Global University
UOPX $300 /credits x33 credits	Western Governors University $3,225 /term x3 terms¹	Capella University $3,200 /term x4 terms²	Walden University $2,980 /term x5 terms³	Purdue Global University $2,500 /term x7 terms⁴
UOPX $9,900	Western Governors University $9,675	Capella University $12,800	Walden University $14,900	Purdue Global University $17,500
UOPX $0.00	Western Governors University $320 /term x3 terms ($960)	Capella University $50 /term x3 terms ($150)	Walden University $75 /term x5 terms ($375)	Purdue Global University $345 /term x7 terms ($2,415)
UOPX $9,900	Western Governors University $10,635	Capella University $12,950	Walden University $15,275	Purdue Global University $19,915

¹66 percent of Western Governors RN-BSN students complete in 3 six-month terms or less. Source

²Based upon students completing two courses concurrently in each twelve-week term of the FlexPath program. Source

³Based upon students completing two courses per three-month term in the Tempo Competency-Based program. Source

⁴Purdue Global ExcelTrack students can complete in as little as 18 months. Source

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Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Salary range ²

$65-89k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

62376

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary range ²

$56-98k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

437

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Competency-Based) degree?

A BSN-CB can prepare you to be a:

Charge nurse
Director of nursing

12 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for registered nurses is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.

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Faculty & Accreditation

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Programmatic accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and this program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

Faculty Fast Facts

25

Average years of industry experience

7

Chief executive officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Faculty Spotlight

I definitely understand how difficult it is for students who have a family. I try to make my classes as “un-stressful” as possible.

Beverly Jensen

2020 Faculty of the Year

MSN, RN, CNE

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