Undergraduate Programs

Nursing is a rapidly changing, ever-important profession. Today's nurse must have a strong academic background, balanced with deep, nurturing values, to deliver quality healthcare and shape the future of the profession. Today's nurse understands the importance of developing partnerships within the community to provide health care to its constituents. Today's nurse must understand individuals' cultural and genetic differences. Today's nurse must also understand the interdisciplinary nature of the modern health care team and learn to work effectively within the team environment. 麻豆国产AV's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the program for today's nurse.

The bachelor's program prepares highly competent nurses with strong theoretical foundations and excellent clinical practice skills, ready for entry-level professional careers in acute care, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, home, and community settings. Graduates are also prepared for progression to positions that require beginning administrative and research skills, and are prepared for graduate study.

Find Your Path to a BSN

The Undergraduate Prelicensure program is your path at 麻豆国产AV. Admission to 麻豆国产AV does not guarantee you will be accepted to enter the extremely competitive School of Nursing. As an incoming, admitted high school student, you have a special opportunity to guarantee admission if you meet certain grade and course requirements. As you start your path, we recommend meeting with an advisor via the College of Health Sciences Academic Advising.

Undergraduate Prelicensure Program

Guaranteed Admission to Nursing

The Undergraduate Prelicensure program is your path at 麻豆国产AV. Admission to 麻豆国产AV does not guarantee you will be accepted to enter the extremely competitive School of Nursing. As you start your journey, we recommend meeting with an advisor via the College of Health Sciences Academic Advising.

Undergraduate Prelicensure Program

The School of Nursing welcomes military applicants, and we have a long record of helping service members in STA-21, MECP, ROTC and the Nurse Candidate Program succeed in the Undergraduate Prelicensure program. Military applicants should contact the coordinator of Military Services at 757-683-4790 for assistance in processing your university application. For specific questions about the nursing program, email Suzanne Van Orden at聽svanorde@odu.edu.听

Undergraduate Prelicensure Program

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Apply to the School of Nursing

Unless you are already a registered nurse, the Undergraduate Prelicensure program is your most likely path at 麻豆国产AV. Admission to 麻豆国产AV does not guarantee you will be accepted to enter the extremely competitive Ellmer School of Nursing. As you start your journey, we recommend meeting with an advisor via the College of Health Sciences Academic Advising.

Undergraduate Prelicensure Program

Transfer Student Information

The Concurrent Enrollment program is your most likely path at 麻豆国产AV.听聽The Concurrent Enrollment program blends 麻豆国产AV RN-BSN course work with the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing curriculum thus, each semester students will have a schedule that includes AAS nursing courses at the affiliated institution and online 麻豆国产AV RN-BSN courses. For consideration for this program, students must apply separately to the nursing programs of the affiliated institutions. The AAS courses will be taken on site at the affiliated campuses and associated clinical sites. The 麻豆国产AV nursing courses will be delivered using an online format.

BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program

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The Postlicensure track is for those who are already licensed as an RN and who want to advance their career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.听RN to BSN students are accepted for admission fall, spring and summer semesters. Students may complete the RN to BSN nursing major on a full-time or part-time basis.听

Registered Nurses receive 33 of the 66 nursing credits as experiential learning credits. These are awarded from the RN licensure at no cost to the student.

Undergraduate Postlicensure (RN to BSN)

Application Process

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Academic Program Options

Undergraduate Opportunities

Scholarships

All undergraduate students who have been admitted to the Nursing major are considered for nursing scholarships.听 Candidates for financial-need-based scholarships are determined by submitted FAFSA information.

Military Student Success

We welcome military applicants and offer decades of experience helping service members reach their nursing career goals.

How do I become a working nurse with a BSN?

1) Apply for Admission to 麻豆国产AV

First become an 麻豆国产AV student. Admission to 麻豆国产AV does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing programs. High school students have a special nursing admission option.

2) Complete Required Classes

To apply, you must complete a certain number of credits and required departmental courses. A departmental GPA of聽3.0 or higher is required, and a GPA of at least 3.6 makes you competitive.听

3) Apply for the Prelicensure Program

In addition to submitting your grades, you must take the HESI A2 Entrance Exam. Transfer students should meet with an advisor to evaluate courses.

4) Earn Your BSN

Earn your degree, which includes traditional classes and training in a clinical setting.

5) Pass the NCLEX

With your BSN, you are eligible to take the National Licensure Exam (NCLEX). You must pass to become a registered nurse (RN).

6) Get State Licensure

Every state has different requirements to receive your license. See if earning your license in Virginia will apply to your desired state.

State Licensure

Plan to work outside Virginia? See if 麻豆国产AV's Bachelor of Science in Nursing meets eligibility requirements for licensure in the state or territory where you want to work.

CCNE Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Accredited by CCNE

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 麻豆国产AV is accredited by the (


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Regulatory Reminder

Clinical Practice of Students

18VAC90-27-110 (A)

At times, programs have shared that faculty and preceptors indicate that students are "working under their license". This statement is not accurate.

In accordance with 搂54.1-3001 of the Code of Virginia, a student, while enrolled in an approved nursing program, may perform tasks that would constitute the practice of nursing. The student shall be responsible and accountable for the safe performance of those direct client care tasks to which he has been assigned.

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