BSN Completion Program
Take patient care — and your career — to the next level with the BSN completion program at UW-Eau Claire.
Earn Your Nursing Degree at UW-Eau Claire
Our renowned program offers a flexible way for currently employed registered nurses, or those looking to build on their Associate of Nursing, to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
UW-Eau Claire nursing programs have a long and proud history of providing students with an exceptional education. The core RN to BSN courses are offered online in 7 and 14-week sessions, including the summer term, helping you balance work, school, and family responsibilities. As part of the collaborative UW BSN@HOME program, UW-Eau Claire offers hybrid online synchronous and asynchronous coursework, giving you the flexibility of continuing to work in the field, while still benefiting from in-person instructor feedback and peer connections.
Courses throughout the program will guide you to the next level of professional development, covering topics related to research, evidence-based practice, leadership, management, and information management. A range of electives gives you the chance to study additional interests, including cross-cultural health, school nursing, and nursing care at the end of life. This rigorous curriculum prepares you well for the next step of your career, allowing you to seamlessly transition into new roles and responsibilities.
If you'd like to learn more about the BSN completion program, we invite you to register for an upcoming information session.
Program Details
Accreditation Information
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791, through December 31, 2031.
The programs are also approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.
Licensure Information
The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure about whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification.
The requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Wisconsin
The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states: N/A
It has not been determined whether the requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
State Board Examination
To be registered (licensed) to practice professional nursing, graduates of approved programs must pass an examination, administered under the authority of the State Board of Nursing. The computer-assisted test, known as the NCLEX, may be scheduled soon after graduation; examinations are given in all jurisdictions throughout the United States. Information on the exam is available from the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). For Wisconsin professional nursing school NCLEX pass rates, visit the Department of Safety and Professional Services website.
Our RN to BSN program offers the majority of courses online (hybrid synchronous and asynchronous), so you have the option of completing your degree while still working. The core courses within the program are offered in 7 and 14-week sessions, including the summer term. With these scheduling options, you can focus on one class at a time — while still completing two classes a semester — and finish your required nursing courses more quickly.
Our BSN completion program accepts applications throughout the year. Whenever you are ready, you can meet with us in-person or have a phone conversation with our Admissions Coordinator. This is an excellent way to ask questions, gain more information, and apply at your own pace.
We offer the first BSN completion course, CND 310 Bridge to Professional Nursing, as an opportunity to get a jump start on your BSN degree while completing your ADN. This flexible option lets you begin your BSN program early while offering you the chance to experience what UW-Eau Claire has to offer.
The 90-hour clinical project can be completed in a range of agencies, providing opportunities for working with local health departments, national nursing organizations, and everything in between.
Blugold Stories
The BSN completion program has allowed me the flexibility to be able to work full time while fulfilling my academic goals from a distance. It has given me the opportunity to enhance my foundation of nursing knowledge at my own desired pace.
Skylar Koel took the next steps to complete her BSN degree. Hoping to one day obtain her doctorate, Skylar is an advocate for education. In fact, she believes having a BSN degree will soon become a standard in the nursing field.
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Where can the BSN completion program lead me after graduation?
Graduates of the BSN completion program leave with enhanced skills, additional tools and more connections. This increased knowledge leads to improved patient care and outcomes. Graduates find they are prepared for more responsibility within their current roles and often move up within their organization. Additional improved skills include leadership, organization, communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving and professionalism.
Example Careers
- Nurse manager
- Nurse case manager
- Clinical coordinator
- Public health nurse
- Promotion within the Veterans Affairs Administration
- Leadership roles within Magnet hospitals
UW-Eau Claire has developed a collaborative and rewarding bachelor's degree completion program for registered nurses and those looking to move up in the field. Our comprehensive RN to BSN program will allow you to build on existing skills and prepare you for management and leadership roles, making you an even more qualified and sought-after nurse.
Here are a few courses in BSN Completion Program at UW-Eau Claire.
CND 407
Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Philosophical perspectives, theories, and standards are applied to the practice of professional nursing. Factors influencing nursing/health care delivery are analyzed. Professional communication and critical thinking skills are enhanced.
CND 447
Leadership & Management
Examines nursing leadership and management using relevant theories and concepts. Analyze decision-making in relation to communication, delegation, supervision and group process.
CND 454
Community Health Nursing
Nursing care of populations and communities to facilitate optimal health outcomes.
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