The mission of our nursing program is to provide a holistic approach to educating the future professional nurse in a collaborative, interprofessional culture in preparation for lives of promoting client-centered healing and health to culturally diverse individuals and populations in our communities. Our nurses will be prepared to actively engage and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through lifelong learning, leadership, scholarship and service.

* In the classroom we will synthesize knowledge derived from liberal arts, nursing, science, and life experience to provide professional nursing care. Utilizing learning experiences of lecture and discussion, role play, case studies, technology and presentations.

* Student/Faculty interaction is enhanced by our low student to professor ratio. The engagement of the students is developed by assigning a mentor to help navigate problem solving and career planning that assists students in reaching their full personal potential and meeting future professional goals.

* Our state of the art facility including several simulation labs, live patient (actors), high fidelity mannequins, including a birthing Mom and infants, creates an interactive learning environment producing technical skills, ability to do physical examinations and nursing procedures.

* Our practicum allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in a wide variety of healthcare situations including hospitals, long-term care facilities, free clinics, home healthcare agencies and much more.

* Students need to be able to travel to clinical sites. Clinical experiences are usually scheduled during the regular work week, but some experiences may only be available during evening and weekend hours. Nursing is a demanding program, well worth your efforts, but will take your time and attention. Nursing courses are taught by Emory & Henry Faculty members, and utilize a state of the art facility housed in our Health Sciences building in Marion, Virginia. We welcome prospective students to come and tour the facility and a virtual tour of much of our offerings can be viewed in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjI9M4JJgZE

For transfer or students with dual enrollment, there may be courses needed that are not routinely included in a general studies associate’s degree. Our registrar will need to review and send an evaluation of transcripts and advised what other course work may be needed. For students taking dual enrollment who wish to enter the School of Nursing, a nursing advisor will be designated to you to ensure students are taking the correct prerequisites for nursing when entering the first year at Emory & Henry College. If you are a transfer student who is earning an AA, AS, or AAS degree and intend to transfer to nursing, please connect with nursing admissions to ensure you are taking the correct prerequisites for nursing while pursuing your associates degree.

• 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 Emory & Henry University within your first year via College Connect

E&H has a long tradition in providing a high quality liberal arts education. Today’s health professionals need critical thinking and communication skills. An education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences provides a strong foundation to meet increasingly complex healthcare needs. Tomorrow’s healthcare professionals need to be prepared to think, not simply do. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to student education and success. The School of Nursing faculty have rich and varied clinical experiences and have published widely including a recent book, titled Rural Health Nursing: Barriers and Benefits in 2022.

* Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

* Initial approval by Virginia State Board of Nursing

* Prepares Post-licensure if professional development while it qualifies pre-licensure BSN graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

• 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: Emory & Henry University

Emory & Henry University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences with more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks.

No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University,you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors.

10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio

We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors. With more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks, you will find and connect with something you are passionate about!

'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry University, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential.