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2015-2016 Partnerships for Progression: Inspiration for Aspirations Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future [RN-BSN PROGRAMS] Summary descriptions of BSN completion programs available to Registered Nurses in Virginia RN-BSN Programs 2015-2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS American Public University …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Averett University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Bluefield College …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Bryant & Stratton College ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Chamberlain College of Nursing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Drexel University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Eastern Mennonite University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 11 ECPI University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 George Mason University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 George Washington University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Hampton University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 James Madison University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Jefferson College of Health Sciences ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Liberty University …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Longwood University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Marymount University …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Norfolk State University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Old Dominion University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Radford University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Sentara College of Health Sciences ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Shenandoah University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 South University …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Stratford University – Falls Church ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 Stratford University – Woodbridge ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 University of Phoenix …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 University of Virginia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30 Virginia Commonwealth University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Western Governor’s University ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32 Partnerships for Progression: Inspiration for Aspirations Page 2 RN-BSN Programs 2015-2016 Dear Registered Nurse, Congratulations! You have taken a big step toward educational progression by opening this directory! We compiled the information contained in these pages to provide nurses in the Commonwealth with a quick reference guide to RN-BSN programs. This is not a comprehensive directory – with the proliferation of on-line RN-BSN programs nationwide, nurses in Virginia have opportunities to attend schools almost anywhere in the country or even the world. The programs included here are either located in Virginia or have a strong student presence in Virginia. As the directory is updated and revised, new programs will certainly be added. The presence of a program in this directory does not indicate endorsement of the program by any organization or individual. The purpose of the directory is to provide a brief summary of information of interest to potential RN-BSN students, employers, educators, and academic advisors. It is important to remember that nursing programs make frequent revisions, so the information contained in this directory does not supersede any information received from a college or university. FOR THE MOST CURRENT AND DETAILED INFORMATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL DIRECTLY. The individual websites for each program are included on the information pages. A brief explanation of terms: Accreditation means that the school or program has been evaluated by an outside accreditation agency and has been found to meet the standards outlined by that agency in order to be recognized and accredited. Please refer to the website of each organization for details about accreditation standards. ACEN – Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing – http://www.acenursing.org ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools – http://www.acics.org CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education – http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation DETC – Distance Education and Training Council – http://www.detc.org MSACS – Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools – http://www.middlestates.org MSCHE – Middle States Commission on Higher Education – http://msche.org NAACLS – National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences – http://www.naacls.org NCACS – North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – http://www.northcentralassociation.org NCAHLC – North Central Association Higher Learning Commission – http://ncahlc.org NLNAC – National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission – http://www.nlnac.org NWCCU – Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities – http://www.nwccu.org SACS – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – http://www.sacs.org SACSCOC – Southern Assoc. of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges – http://www.sacscoc.org Approximate Cost is a rough estimate of cost per credit hour for the program. Be aware that many factors may impact this estimate including: fees, number of credits accepted in transfer, number of credits required to complete the program, administrative costs, books, etc. Many schools have tuition waivers and various discounts for Registered Nurses, so discuss the actual cost based on your individual circumstances with the appropriate advisor at each school. Partnerships for Progression: Inspiration for Aspirations Page 3 RN-BSN Programs 2015-2016 Online Nursing Program American 111 West Congress Street Public Charles Town, WV 25414 University Campus Location: Online Program Delivery Online Options Admission Associate’s degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing Requirements Active and unencumbered US Registered Nursing (RN) license General Education Foundations of Online Learning (3 credit hours required for all undergraduate students) Course Requirements English History Humanities Science Literature Political Science Social Science Mathematics Additional Nursing Professional Transitions in Nursing Course Requirements Assessment, Evaluation, & Clinical Decision Making Integrated Pathophysiology & Clinical Pharmacology I Integrated Pathophysiology & Clinical Pharmacology II Science of Evidence-Based Practice Transformational Leadership & Cultures of Safety Caring for Today’s Veterans Emerging Scholarship & Trends in Healthcare Community Health I Community Health II Senior Seminar in Nursing Studies Accreditation CCNE Approximate $270/credit hour and $50 Technology Fee/course Cost/Credit Hour Web Site for More http://www.apu.apus.edu/academic/programs/degree/1440/bachelor-of-science-in- Information nursing Partnerships for Progression: Inspiration for Aspirations Page 4 RN-BSN Programs 2015-2016 Riverview Campus Nurse Education Department 512 Bridge Street Averett University Danville, VA 24541 Campus Location: Danville, VA Program Delivery Options Online Admission Requirements Completed application for admission Will transfer up to 55 credit hours with proof of RN licensure Proof of current unencumbered RN licensure (US) in the state of residency Official transcripts from all previous college or university studies at regionally accredited colleges or universities Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all previous college coursework TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test; 173 computer-based test; or 60 internet-based test) General Education Course Ethics Requirements Introduction to Writing Introduction to Literature Religion Western Civilization, History, Political Science, Economics, Culture, or Language Fine Art Principles of Mathematics Statistics Additional Nursing Course Principles of Adult Learning Requirements Nursing Issues & Trends Nursing Informatics Human Pathology Pharmacology Health Assessment & Promotion of the Adult Nursing Research Population-Focused Care Nursing Care of the Older Adult & Family Nursing Leadership Complex Health Care Concepts Accreditation SACSCOC, seeking CCNE accreditation in 2016 Approximate Cost/Credit $425/credit hour Hour Web Site for More http://gps.averett.edu/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing Information Partnerships for Progression: Inspiration for Aspirations Page 5 RN-BSN Programs 2015-2016 School of Nursing 3000 College Drive Bluefield College Bluefield, VA 24605 Campus Location: Bluefield, VA Program Delivery Options Online Admission Requirements Earned AAS in nursing from a Virginia Community College Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States Proof of employment as an RN General Education Course Human Anatomy & Physiology I& II (Pre-requisite) Requirements Christian Studies General Education/Electives Additional Nursing Course The Concepts of Professional Nursing Requirements Health Tech & Informatics Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Nursing Research & Theory The Transcultural Nurse Nursing Care of Older Adults Nursing Leadership Pathophysiology Women’s Health Nursing Care of Communities Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Professional