Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

BSN in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Radford University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If 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 following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares graduates for the professional roles of a registered nurse. Graduates of the BSN program are prepared to deliver and evaluate patient centered care while demonstrating clinical competency, critical thinking skills and caring behaviors. The BSN program builds upon a strong foundation of general education courses and prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN).


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 Radford University 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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The table below lists admissions agreements between Radford 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 Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Blue Ridge Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GPAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Radford University and the Virginia Community College System: RN-to-BSN Fas

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 Students who complete an approved VCCS transfer-oriented associate degree (AA, AS, AA&S, or a SCHEV-approved General Studies transfer degree) are considered to have satisfied Radford’s Core/REAL lower-division general education requirements. Students must still complete all other University, college, departmental, major-specific, prerequisite, and Radford residency requirements.

You enter as a junior with general education requirements met as indicated in the pathway map.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School You enter as a junior with general education requirements met as indicated in the pathway map.
Credit for Prior Learning Radford awards credit for AP, CLEP, and IB when official scores meet Radford criteria; AP/CLEP scores and IB courses are evaluated like transfer credit. Dual enrollment credit requires an official college transcript. Students may also seek prior-learning credit for professional work or life experience, military training, CLEP, departmental challenge exams, and national certification exams. Students should submit official scores, transcripts, or Joint Services Transcripts, and confirm with the Registrar/transfer team or academic advisor how awarded credit applies to their degree and major requirements.
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: Radford University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
608
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
89%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Radford University is a medium-sized public residential university in the city of Radford in southwest Virginia, with 7,837 students, 608 enrolled degree-seeking transfer students in Fall 2025, and an average class size of 20. Students learn across seven colleges and a growing Honors College, with 75 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines and academic options on the main Radford campus, Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, and online. Incoming freshmen on the main campus are required to live on campus for two academic years unless exempt; transfer and RUC students are welcome to live on campus but are not required. Students can get involved through 200+ clubs and organizations, Division I athletics, outdoor recreation opportunities, and transfer-focused options such as Tartan Transfer.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Generally, transfer students use the catalog year in effect when they first enroll at Radford University; under the VCCS/Radford GAA, students may request the catalog from the time of first post-high-school enrollment in an eligible VCCS associate degree, subject to GAA conditions.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the academic catalog year the student enters Radford University.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions VCCS/Radford GAA: Complete an eligible transfer-oriented associate degree, earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, be in good academic and disciplinary standing, follow normal transfer admission timelines, and submit official transcripts from all colleges attended plus a final official transcript showing associate-degree completion. There are no GAA testing requirements and Radford does not charge an application fee.
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
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
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
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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