Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing
Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan has a joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with Sentara College of Health Sciences. Students complete their General Education and prerequisite classes at Virginia Wesleyan and then complete the BSN requirements at Sentara College of Health Sciences. See also: https://sites.google.com/sentara.edu/catalog-studenthandbook/home Founded as the first nursing program in Norfolk, Sentara College of Health Sciences has grown and advanced over its 127-year history to bring students the best in healthcare education. The College’s connection to Sentara Healthcare allows students to learn from expert clinicians in world-class healthcare centers. Sentara College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

The joint BSN degree involves coursework at VWU and Sentara College of Health Sciences. Formal acceptance into the Sentara program occurs at the end of first year. This is a 4 year program. Those looking to transfer in credits are considered on a case by case basis.

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 Virginia Wesleyan University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
128
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
To earn this degree, students must earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA, complete a minimum of 32 credits at VWU, and not exceed 64 credits in any one discipline.
BS in Nursing
131
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
To earn this degree, students must earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA, complete a minimum of 32 credits at VWU, and not exceed 64 credits in any one discipline.
General Education Requirements
60
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chemistry
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Art of Writing
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Wesleyan Seminar I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Wesleyan Seminar II
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Wesleyan Seminar III
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro to Psy I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY or SW
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ethics and Healthcare
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro Statistics
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Medical Sociology
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Human Nutrition
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Microbiology for Health Sciences
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Creative Arts Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Major Requirements
71
Health Assessment
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Applied Health Assessment
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Principles of Pathophysiology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Foundations of Nursing
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Application of Foundational Skills
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Foundations of Nursing
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Pharmacology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Nursing Care of Acute Illness Throughout Lifespan
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Clinical Management of Acute Illness Throughout Lifespan
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Nursing Care of the Maternal/Newborn Patient
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Clinical Management of the Maternal/Newborn Patient
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Professional and Emerging Trends
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Nursing Care of Chronic Illness Throughout Lifespan
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Clinical Management of Chronic Illness Throughout Lifespan
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Perioperative Nursing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Nursing Leadership and Management
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Preceptorship
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Summit for Nursing Knowledge
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
High Acuity Nursing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Population Health
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Clinical Management of Specialty Patients
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro to Global Health
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Wesleyan University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Central Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Danville Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Germanna Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Brightpoint Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
New River Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Rappahannock Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Tidewater Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Western Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Wytheville Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Blue Ridge Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Central Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Danville Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Mountain Gateway Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Eastern Shore Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Germanna Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Brightpoint Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Laurel Ridge Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Mountain Empire Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
New River Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Northern Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Paul D. Camp Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Patrick & Henry Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Piedmont Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Rappahannock Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Southside Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Southwest Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Tidewater Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Peninsula Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Highlands Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Western Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Wytheville Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

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 The Fair Transfer Guarantee helps Virginia community college graduates save credits, save time, and save money by assuring that those with an associate of arts, associate of fine arts, or associate of science will enter Virginia Wesleyan with junior-class status. All lower-level general education requirements—including foreign language—will be deemed complete, allowing students to focus on courses for their major and upper-level elective credits necessary for their bachelor’s degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School First-time college students arriving with conferred Associate's degrees get transfer credit for all acceptable coursework.They are not exempted from any breadth requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning Transfer credit is considered on the basis of an official transcript or transcripts from institutions accredited by regional accreditors. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Virginia Wesleyan University from all colleges previously attended. The results of the transfer evaluation of credit are recorded on the student’s “Transfer Evaluation Report” on WebAdvisor. A formal transfer credit evaluation is completed after admission to the University. The evaluation is completed only by the Office of the Registrar. Transfer grades are not included in the Virginia Wesleyan University grade point average. Amount of credit is determined in terms of the appropriate number of semester credit hours. Criteria for the acceptance of transfer credit include the following: Transfer credits are awarded for courses from colleges/universities accredited by regional accreditors and that are comparable in content and quality to those offered within the academic programs at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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: Virginia Wesleyan University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
119
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
For the Fall 2020 recruitment cycle, 63% of transfer applicants were admitted. Average GPA 3.06
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? First year students who do not have parents in the local 7 cities are required to live on campus. Transfer students can choose to live on or off campus. Residential students are permitted to live on campus if they are under the age of 24. Average class size is 14. Our location is your advantage. With approx. 1.7 million people in the area we have excellent access to internships and research opportunities. All students can and are encouraged to get involved on campus through civic engagement and clubs/organizations.
Transfer Student Catalog Year First traditional semester of entry (fall or spring) at VWU based on academic year (ex: fall 20-spring 21 entrants use same catalog)
First Year Student Catalog Year First traditional semester of entry (fall or spring) at VWU based on academic year (ex: fall 20-spring 21 entrants use same catalog)
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions There is no specific date as to when a student needs to let us know their intent. However, it is in their best interest to do so early so they can take advantage of all the perks. Read more here https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/transfers/fair-transfer-guarantee.php
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
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
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
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
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
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 in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, 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 Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Professional Nursing - Registered NurseAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
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
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of LynchburgBS in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearOnline
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-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-YearNot Specified
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
Ferrum CollegeB.S.N. in Nursing BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing (online RN to BS only), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Vocal Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityNursing Pre Licensure (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityReligion (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityRN-BSN Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeNursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor Science Nursing4-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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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 128 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Virginia Wesleyan University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $18,005 Per Semester $144,040 $0 $144,040 Full time- semester rate (12-18 credit hours each semester)
Fees
Fee $300 Per Semester $2,400 0 $2,400 New Student Enrollment
Fee $70 Per Semester $560 0 $560 New Student Orientation
Fee $250 Per Semester $2,000 0 $2,000 Student Activity (day students only) per year
Fee $700 Per Semester $5,600 0 $5,600 Technology (day students only) per year
Fee $150 Per Semester $1,200 0 $1,200 Car Decal - per year
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Part-Time Tuition
    • Part time (less than 12 credit hours)
  • Evening & Weekend Programs
    • Evening & Weekend Programs - the tuition rate for these classes is $399 per credit hour.
  • Dual Enrollment Courses
    • Dual Enrollment Courses are $275 per course and available to approved in-state students only.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.