Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science
The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UVA Wise will prepare you to be a skilled, kind, and caring nurse in a variety of clinical settings. In 2019, 100 percent of UVA Wise graduates in nursing passed their licensure exams.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. 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.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

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
120
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
120
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 62 credits may be applied to this program.
Liberal Arts Core
53
Freshman Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Composition
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Literature
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Mathematics
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Physical Education
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Foreign Language
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Western Heritage
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Natural Science
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Arts
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social Science
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
BSN NURSING PRE-LICENSURE
75
NURS CORE
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Department list:
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of B must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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
Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Richard Bland College and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me? Nursing students should be prepared to take prerequisite courses in introductory biology/chemistry, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and statistics (and foreign language if not complete already).
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Students interested in pursuing a nursing major must meet requisites and apply for admission with the department.
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses

Philosophy, statistics, introductory biology and anatomy and physiology I and II are prerequisites for this program of study.

  • 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 The University of Virginia's College at Wise within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? Students interested in the nursing are encouraged to pursue prerequisite course in philosophy, statistics, anatomy and physiology and sociology to better prepare themselves for the major.
Do More With Your Degree 100% of nursing students graduate with offers for employment or graduate school. Also excellent preparation for various advanced degree programs including the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and as medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Program Successes & Highlights 100% employment for graduates in public and private nursing and health care in administration, management, education, public health, case management, and informatics. 100% pass rate for the licensure exam. Low to no student debt upon graduation. Experiential learning opportunities in the classroom and in the clinical hospital setting using current equipment and simulation tools.
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 Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements.

As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Credit for Prior Learning UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores.
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: The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
150
Percent of Transfer Students
92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/
Transfer Student Catalog Year You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier.
First Year Student Catalog Year Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses
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
Bluefield UniversityBSN RN to BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
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
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-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
29-1171.00Nurse PractitionersDiagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations