Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and provides preparation for graduate study in nursing.
100K
New Jobs Added
The market is expected to add 133,200 new jobs to the Nursing field by 2029.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Registered Nurses" | 2020
5M
Jobs in the Hospitals Industry
There are 5,062,611 people employed in the hospitals industry in the United States as of 2020.
IBIS World | “Hospitals in the U.S. Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020
Accreditations
Industry Accrediation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMGC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
Additional Program Information
- State-Specific Details
- Program Admission Requirements
- Student Organizations
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for registered nurses (RN to BSN) is only open to students who have an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma from a registered nursing education program that is recognized by the appropriate State Board of Nursing.
UMGC's Nursing Club
The Nursing Club is a student- and alumni-led group where members can collaborate and share information on resources, scholarships, and career opportunities. Undergraduate students and alumni are encouraged to network with one another and discuss topics that are of interest to the nursing community.
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for registered nurses (RN to BSN) is only open to students who have an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma from a registered nursing education program that is recognized by the appropriate State Board of Nursing.
UMGC's Nursing Club
The Nursing Club is a student- and alumni-led group where members can collaborate and share information on resources, scholarships, and career opportunities. Undergraduate students and alumni are encouraged to network with one another and discuss topics that are of interest to the nursing community.