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.
5M+
Jobs
There are more than 5 million people employed in the hospital industry in the United States.
IBIS World | “Hospitals in the U.S. Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020
Accreditations
Industry Accreditation
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
- Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) Program
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 completed a registered nursing education program that is approved 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.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.
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 completed a registered nursing education program that is approved 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.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.