four-year on-campus Bachelor of Science option for students who desire to become a
registered nurse
"Basic BSN" is an on-campus BSN option for students who want to become a registered nurse and earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The school accepts up to 48 students into the nursing major each year. The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing boasts a "small school" atmosphere. Learning facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms and Clinical Simulation Center. While classes are based in Laramie, clinical sites are mainly in Laramie and Cheyenne with travel being the responsibility of the students. The capstone practicum in the spring semester of the senior year may require a student to travel to and/or live in one of our Wyoming communities for clinical placement.
"Bachelors Reach for Accelerated Nursing Degree": an accelerated Bachelor of Science
(BSN) option for students with a previous non-nursing baccalaureate degree who desire
to become a registered nurse
BRAND, offered through the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing in conjunction with the University of Wyoming Outreach School, is not only an accelerated program but also a distance program. The program delivery allows WY’s rural and isolated hospitals and agencies to "grow their own" BSN-prepared nurses without relocating the student (or the families of the student) to Laramie. BRAND's 15-month 'summer to summer' program includes on-line learning, hybrid courses, and hands-on clinical experiences. The intensive curriculum focuses on didactic and clinical nursing education. BRAND requires a motivated, independent and self-disciplined learner.
ReNEW Entry:
For students currently attending or that have attended a Wyoming ADN program post
2018. This entry is for those that want to pursue a BSN online through UW concurrently
or after ADN graduation.
RN-BSN Entry:
For students who have completed an ADN program from a regionally accredited institution
and currently have a valid Registered Nursing license. This entry is for students
that want to pursue a BSN online through UW.
For more information on accredited institutions, please visit the Department of Education website.
Distance Delivery:
All BSN Completion coursework is available online; no on-campus time is required.
