Exciting news for future nurses!
Starting this fall, MNU is offering a new way to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through its Hybrid Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This innovative approach combines two in-person class days each week with the flexibility of online coursework. The Hybrid program is designed to provide an accelerated, convenient path to a nursing degree, allowing students to balance their studies with work commitments.
School of Nursing Associate Dean Jennifer Ferguson, DNP, RN, explains how well this new schedule can work for aspiring nurses.
“The program is designed to allow students to work while earning their degree,” Ferguson says. “Students will be on-site for labs and clinicals, while the rest of their coursework is delivered asynchronously online, offering the flexibility to complete assignments around their work schedule.”
The courses taken, clinical requirements and academic rigor in the Hybrid program are the same as MNU’s on-campus programs.
“Students will demonstrate their understanding of what they are taught through in-person experiences such as testing and skill checks,” Ferguson adds.
Working adults of all ages can benefit from this hybrid approach.
“We believe that age should never be a barrier to pursuing a nursing degree,” says Ferguson. “Our BSN programs offer flexible options to accommodate students of all ages. Whether you’re in your 20s and looking to fast-track your career, or you’re returning to school in your 40s or 50s for a second degree, we have a path that can work for you. We take pride in offering different programs that support students at every stage of life.”
The hybrid program is organized into cohort groups completing eight modules over 18 months. Coursework is held online and clinicals are held on campus. The pace is challenging and requires diligence but is doable for motivated students.
In February, Jenna Easley will graduate from MNU’s 12-month, in-person Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program. She thinks the new HBSN offers tremendous value to adults who need to maintain a full-time job.
“That’s an exciting opportunity,” Jenna says. “That will help more non-traditional learners who still need to work. They can fit their online classes around a busier work schedule. Or maybe they have kids at home and want to be more present in their children’s lives. I think that’s going to be really beneficial for them.”
Lisa Hood, vice president for strategic expansion at MNU says the university wants to help address the demand for more nurses in the workforce by assisting with the cost of a degree.
“The Hybrid BSN program is designed to support working adults who feel called to become nurses,” adds Hood. “MNU is making this program more affordable, with up to $6,000 in support through our RISE Opportunity Scholarship.”
Ferguson says the cohorts are limited to 24 students to maintain quality instruction and personal attention. Students can apply now for the fall 2025 start. Find out more or schedule a conversation with admissions at mnu.edu/pgs/hybrid-bsn-program.
MNU offers three undergraduate nursing programs: the traditional on-campus program, ABSN (12 months) and HBSN (18 months). Four graduate nursing programs are offered including a dual MSN/MBA and MSN tracks in Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration & Quality, and the Nursing Education Certificate.
