University of Maryland Global Campus

Nursing Programs

• $23,706 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
• $40,782 In-State Graduate Tuition*

• Program
  Format
  Tuition
  Score
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP - MSN to DNP
  Hybrid Program
  $69,840 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Leader CNL - BSN to MSN
  Online Program
  $33,174 In-State Tuition
  3.9 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology - BSN to DNP
  Hybrid Program
  $69,840 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology - MSN to DNP
  Hybrid Program
  $41,904 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology - MSN to Post Grad Certificate
  Hybrid Program
  $22,698 In-State Tuition
  4.1 Program Score
• Nurse Informatics - BSN to MSN
  Online Program
  $31,428 In-State Tuition
  4.2 Program Score
• Nurse Informatics - MSN to Post Grad Certificate
  Online Program
  $16,587 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• RN to BSN
  Online Program
  $10,571 In-State Tuition
  4.3 Program Score
• Traditional BSN
  On-Campus Program
  $36,840 In-State Tuition
  4.2 Program Score

Founded in 1947, the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is dedicated to making high-quality, state university education accessible to working adults and military service members. Initially sending professors to post-war Europe, UMGC now offers affordable online programs and comprehensive student services worldwide. As Maryland's open university, UMGC serves a diverse student body, including military personnel and veterans, providing career-relevant education and embracing innovation to transform lives and empower dreams. Renowned for its excellence, UMGC is a recognized leader in online education, consistently earning accolades for its commitment to student success and academic quality.

Online Nursing Program at UMGC

• ADN RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Unique Features of UMGC's Nursing Program

UMGC offers a distinctive online RN to BSN program for licensed ADN RNs seeking to advance their careers. Here's what makes UMGC's nursing program stand out:

• Flexible Online Learning: UMGC's RN BSN program is entirely online, allowing you to study on your own schedule. This flexibility is ideal for working nurses who need to balance their education with professional and personal commitments.
• Real-World Skills: The curriculum covers essential areas such as nursing leadership, community health, patient safety, nursing education, telehealth, population health, research, and case management, ensuring you gain practical and relevant skills for today's healthcare environment.
• Experienced Faculty: Courses are taught by experienced scholar-practitioners who are leaders in the nursing field, providing you with insights and knowledge drawn from real-world experience.
• Comprehensive Support: UMGC offers robust student support services, including job placement assistance and academic advising, to help you succeed throughout your educational journey and beyond.
• Cost-Effective Education: Nearly every textbook has been replaced with no-cost digital course materials, and the program offers scholarship opportunities and a generous transfer credit policy to help you save time and money.

This program is designed to build upon your existing clinical experiences and nursing knowledge, upskill you to a professional nursing role, ensure you provide exceptional evidence-based care, and prepare you for future graduate study.

RN-BSN Program Outcome

• Build on your clinical experience and nursing knowledge.
• Advance to a professional nursing role.
• Continue providing exceptional evidence-based care.
• Prepare for future graduate studies.

Accreditation 

The RN to BSN program at UMGC is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).