Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

B.S.N. in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ferrum College

Graduates of the Pre-licensure nursing program earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree which prepares them for successful completion of the undergraduate program as well as the NCLEX exam which leads to licensure as a Registered Nurse. The Ferrum College Pre-licensure BSN Program uses experiential and innovative teaching practices in a caring and personalized atmosphere. Graduates are prepared to provide nursing care through the application of knowledge, theory, evidence, and clinical reasoning to manage illness and promote, maintain, and restore health for individuals, families, and diverse groups across the lifespan. A liberal arts foundation enriches the professional curriculum to help graduates develop thoughtful, caring, and perceptive practices. The Division of Nursing’s mission is to prepare principled, professional, scientifically grounded nurses who embrace discovery, value the richness of diversity, and exemplify caring and compassion as they serve within their communities, both global and domestic.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Ferrum College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from an accredited instution guarantees completion of our general education curriculum and consideration for the Ferrum Promise, where completion of an approved learning contract results in attainment of the Bachelor's degree within four semesters of admission.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Dual enrollment credits are evaluated based on the credentials of the institution certifying the credit.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Enter your test into the portal to see if your scores will earn credit.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Ferrum College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
140
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small college in a rural setting. Our students attend classes Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm, with a protected window of time in late afternoon for athletic practices. Over 90% of our student body resides on campus, and over half our student body is comprised of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletes. As a Ferrum College student, prepare to be connected across campus and supported in every aspect of your life here as a part of our family.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Contact Ferrum College admissions at any stage of your VCCS journey, and we will work with you!
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing-TradAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option (APO)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Professional Nursing - Registered Nurse DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBS in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearOnline
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearHybrid
George Mason UniversityApplied Science, BASBachelorBachelor of Applied Science4-YearHybrid, In-Person, Online
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSN (School of Nurs)BachelorBS in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBSNBachelorBSN4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing (online RN to BS only), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Averett UniversityAccelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearHybrid
Averett UniversityBS in Nursing in Nursing: Entry Into PracticeBachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Vocal Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityNursing Pre Licensure (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityRN-BSN Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeNursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and DieteticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityAllied HealthBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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