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Finish what you started—complete your bachelor’s degree in nursing

Finishing your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares you for higher level positions and can put you on a path to an advanced degree.

UW Flexible Option RN to BSN Degree Earns 2019 Innovations in Nursing Education Award

The UW-Milwaukee BS in Nursing offered through the UW Flexible Option was awarded the 2019 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award by AACN.

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Assistant Head Nurse Advances Her Career and ICU Through UW Flexible Option

From high school dropout to BSN graduate and assistant head nurse, UW Flexible Option proved to be the best choice for Tiffany Breezee and her career.

Infusion Nurse Earns BSN at Her Own Pace Through UW Flexible Option

With UW Flexible Option, students aren’t tied to semester schedules and instead choose their own pace to complete their degrees. Denise Herriges chose to finish her RN to BSN degree in two years. Here's how she did it.

What Everyone Ought to Know About Being a UW Flexible Option Student

The UW Flexible Option can be a whole new experience for students. Find out what it's really like when you read BSN student Loriann Melby's story here.

Director of Nursing at Long-Term Care Facility Fulfills His Mission to Improve Elder Care

UW Flexible Option student Ken Wagman is pursuing his passion. He's earning his BSN so he can make a difference in caring for the elderly.

Busy Nurses Find an Ally in UW Flexible Option

Nurses in Wisconsin and Illinois are finding the self-paced UW Flexible Option RN to BSN online degree a welcome solution to advancing their education.

UW Flexible Option Opens Admissions to Registered Nurses in Illinois

With the UW Flexible Option, registered nurses in Illinois gain a convenient way to earn the BSN needed to advance their careers.

UW Flexible Option Nursing Student Earns "Unsung Hero" Award

UW Flexible Option BSN student wins Molina Healthcare Community Champions award for her dedication to patient care management.

9 Answers to the Biggest Questions About RN to BSN

The Institute of Medicine says 80% of nurses need a BSN by 2020. A BSN degree can boost your career. Read answers to top questions about RN to BSN programs.

Some Nurses Struggle as More Hospitals Require BSNs

Are two-year degrees obsolete? A recent Wall Street Journal article examines why some job-seeking nurses are struggling as more hospitals require BSNs.