Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Trinity Washington University places applied research and professional preparation at the center of its academic offer. Recent undergraduate projects have examined Washington, DC’s tree canopy through satellite imagery and analyzed brain cells with machine learning. Students have also contributed to peer-reviewed work on the leadership of Black women in global affairs. The university offers 70+ academic degree and certificate programs across undergraduate, professional, and graduate study, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1.

Teaching and learning are informed by Catholic social justice teachings, including through Trinity DARE, an initiative focused on actions that can improve students’ and their families’ lifelong economic and social opportunities. The community includes a network of more than 15,000 graduates offering career help and mentoring. Programs include fields such as global affairs and education, with professional and graduate study available alongside undergraduate degrees. Student research and faculty scholarship provide opportunities to engage with current questions.

The campus is in Washington, DC, giving students access to internships at organizations in government, research, education, and other sectors. Most Trinity students complete one or more internships as part of their studies. This setting connects classroom learning with work in Congress and with organizations headquartered in the city. Students from 30 countries are represented on campus. Sixty percent of the student body lives in DC, while financial-aid figures include full-time undergraduates and DC residents.

This programme guides students toward becoming registered nurses via a clear pre-licensure path. It focuses on ethical, caring practice in varied healthcare environments. Students finish liberal arts and required courses before starting nursing studies. The programme readies graduates for the NCLEX exam needed for nursing licensure.

The programme requires 68 credits, divided between pre-nursing coursework and the BSN clinical curriculum. Students must complete prerequisite courses before applying to the nursing programme, which includes science, math, and liberal arts requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as community health nurses, school nurses, pediatric nurses, and emergency department nurses.

Applicants must complete high school with 16 academic units or submit official college transcripts if transferring. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. The application includes an essay and recommendation letter.

The programme totals about 68 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of four years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.