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 Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a release during 2023

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
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
Wytheville Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Wytheville Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Western Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Western Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Highlands Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Tidewater Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Tidewater Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Virginia Peninsula Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Southwest Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Southside Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Rappahannock Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Rappahannock Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Piedmont Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Paul D. Camp Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Patrick & Henry Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Northern Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
New River Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
New River Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Mountain Empire Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Laurel Ridge Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Brightpoint Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Brightpoint Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Germanna Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Germanna Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Eastern Shore Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Danville Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Danville Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Mountain Gateway Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Central Virginia Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Central Virginia Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Fair Transfer Guarantee
Blue Ridge Community College Concurrent Enrollment Marlin Fast Pass

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

Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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.

What Should I Consider 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
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
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Program Successes & Highlights
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
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
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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
119
Percent of 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. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn BridgeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Longwood University Nursing: RN to BSN Degree Completion BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSNBachelorBS in Nursing4-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBSN Option for RN to MSNBachelorBSN Option for RN to MSN4-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
University of Mary WashingtonBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Germanna Community CollegeNursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeLPN To RN - Nursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
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