Western Governors University (WGU) Online Nursing Degree Programs

Some quick facts about Western Governors University Online (WGU):

• Western Governors University is the only accredited university in the United States that offers competency-based, online degrees (similar to credit for life experience, but in my opinion, superior)
• Focused on adult learners rather than younger students
• Accredited by four regional accrediting commissions
• Unique mentor-based approach to learning, pairing each student with a mentor who has a vested interest in their progress
• Students have the possibility to accelerate their degree by passing competency tests, rather than by putting hours into courses with content that they already know

Western Governors University is a unique establishment: it is an online-only university. They offer several degrees and programs, including a teacher’s college, a business school, information technology programs and several programs within the health profession.

Western Governors University health care programs are particularly robust, and they have many bachelors and masters programs to choose from. Whether you are a practicing nurse looking to increase your knowledge, salary or position, there is a program for you.

• B.S. in Nursing for RNs – if you want to increase your salary and job security, this degree will expand your expertise beyond simply the clinical aspect of nursing.
• B.S. in Health Informatics – healthcare is combined with IT in this degree, leaving you with the skills to design and develop heal information systems.
• M.S. in Nursing Education – you will learn research, technology, theory and to advance the role of health education in nursing schools and other healthcare settings.
• M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Management – with this degree, you will have the skills to become a manager and administrator in a healthcare organization.
• M.S. in Health Education – you will learn some high-level skills to act as a health educator in a hospital, public health, community health or another setting.
• Master of Business Administration Health Care Management – you will earn your certified MBA designation that features specialized training in healthcare administration.

Tuition at Western Governors University is lower than most accredited universities. It is between $2,890 to $3,250 per term, which is 6-months long and can begin on the first of any month. Western Governors offers one of the only financial aid services from an online university, as selected by the US Department of Education. There are several forms on the university’s website for students to apply for financial aid. Because of the low tuition costs, federal financial aid may be able to cover most, if not all, educational fees.