William Carey University at Baton Rouge General’s 2nd Degree Hybrid
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program allows students with a bachelor’s
degree to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing that will prepare
them to become registered nurses with enhanced critical thinking and assessment
training—all in a convenient hybrid learning format.
2nd Degree Scholarships
Prospective nursing students with a prior bachelor’s degree in any
field and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for William Carey
Health Science’s
2nd Degree Nursing Scholarship Program.
Hybrid Format (LA Residents Only)
The hybrid program option is designed to allow completion of the BSN degree
without requiring relocation. Theory courses are taught using asynchronous
online lectures and assignments. Alternate geographical in-person clinical
sites possible (based on student enrollment).
William Carey University operates on a trimester system with fall, winter,
spring, and summer trimesters consisting of ten weeks. Admission is competitive
and acceptance to the university does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.
Plan of Study
2nd Degree Hybrid students have the option to adjust their plan of study
between full-time and part-time as needed each term.
Full-Time Plan of Study
6 trimesters (18 months), if maintained for the duration of the program.
Part-Time Plan of Study
10 trimesters (30 months), if maintained for the duration of the program.
Application Deadline
The 2nd Degree Hybrid BSN program accepts applicants for two admission
cycles each year:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, beginning six months prior
to the desired admission term; but we strongly encourage applications
be submitted by the following dates:
