Approval and Accreditation Status
The Baldwin Wallace University Accelerated BSN Program has Ohio Board of Nursing Conditional Approval subject to a Consent Agreement, a copy of which is available upon request from the Director of the Nursing Program. The Accelerated BSN Program is in candidacy for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Twelve months to a new career
BW combines classroom rigor with comprehensive clinical rotations. You’ll gain leadership, communication and critical thinking skills suited to today’s complex health care system. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) .
Graduates of BW's first Accelerated BSN class enjoyed a 94.7% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, exceeding the national pass rate for first-time exam takers for all RN programs. The Accelerated BSN Class of 2013 also exceeded the national pass rate for all BSN programs.
BW nurses are employed in many Northeast Ohio health care organizations including Southwest General Health Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, MetroHealth Medical Center, and Akron Children's Hospital in such specialties as Medical Surgical Nursing, Trauma Nursing, Burn Care Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Skilled Nursing, Coronary Intensive Care Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing. One of our 2013 graduates is also already enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner graduate program.
Innovative approach that’s workplace focused
With our concept-based curriculum, you’ll learn patient care techniques focused on the future of nursing. This learning-centered approach helps you assume the role of care provider, designer and manager across diverse health care settings.
Clinical partners facilitate real-world learning
Our institutional partners provide learning outside the classroom. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience from practicing professionals in a variety of settings, from major hospitals to clinics to extended care facilities.
Comprehensive nursing program priced competitively
We offer a single, comprehensive price for the 12-month Accelerated BSN Program. Total cost of the 2013-2014 program is $32,000. This covers the entire 58 credit hour program. Inclusive in the cost of the package is tuition, books, one uniform set, stethoscope, lab coat, all skills laboratory supplies, intensive NCLEX-RN preparation and review course, and NCLEX-RN practice examination. The Accelerated BSN package pricing represents a total savings to the student of more than $4,000.