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RN-BSN

RN-BSN

To meet the high demand for nursing professionals, UNC Wilmington offers an accredited bachelor of science in nursing program for licensed register nurses. This unique program is offered in an online accelerated format and classes are taught by faculty with real world nursing experience. Admission to the program is continuous, with six start dates throughout the year and degree completion achievable in as few as 12 months. 

Our program is ideal for working professionals and will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully compete and advance into high demand healthcare areas that serve an increasing aging population. In addition, the RN-BSN program provides a foundation for graduate nursing education.

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Advising & Tools for Success
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Note: Due to the high volume of interest in the UNCW RN-BSN program, we are unable to provide unofficial evaluations of your transcripts. You will obtain an official evaluation once admitted to UNCW.

Try Teal

Try Teal is a unique opportunity for Cape Fear Community College students in the Associate Degree Nursing program to take two courses in UNC Wilmington’s RN-BSN program at no cost — a savings of more than $1,200.

Upon the successful completion of the two courses, students can be conditionally admitted to UNCW’s RN-BSN program, an online accelerated program, specifically geared to working adults.

Try Teal Criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in Associate Degree in Nursing program at Cape Fear Community College
  • Completed at least 50 credit hours of ADN coursework
  • Completed ENG 111 with a C or higher
  • Cumulative 2.4 college GPA
  • Eligible to return to the last institution attended

For more information about Try Teal, schedule an appointment here or contact Alex Jarvis at jarvisa@uncw.edu.

Try Teal is supported by the Healthcare Transformation Project and powered by the New Hanover Community Endowment.

Advising

Schedule an appointment with a Student Success advisor.

Practice experiences in the RN-BSN program involve experiential learning in any setting where health care is delivered or health is influenced that allow for and require the student to integrate new practice related knowledge and skills. Practice experiences include both direct and indirect care activities that impact health outcomes.

Student Organizations

Students are encouraged to become involved in a variety of organizations that help them develop valuable skills and empower them to become future leaders. Learn more here.

Nursing Honor Society

Professional Organizations

Contact the RN-BSN Program

For questions regarding admissions and advising, contact the Student Success Center.

Phone: (910) 962-3208

chhsoap@uncw.edu

C. Elise Thompson, PhD, MSN, RN  |  RN-BSN Program Coordinator and Associate Professor
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