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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, Kentucky

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CCNE Accreditation Accredited
$11,436/yr Tuition & fees $27,000/yr out-of-state
4 years Program length
$94,000 Median salary typical after licensure

About this program

A bachelor's-level nursing degree that prepares graduates for RN licensure and broader leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice roles. Many hospitals now require the BSN for advancement.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.