BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The baccalaureate program in the School of Nursing is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. In order to be eligible to begin practice as a registered nurse, each graduate must obtain a satisfactory score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The purpose of the baccalaureate program in nursing is to prepare a generalist who possesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies with which to practice family-centered nursing in a variety of current and emerging health care delivery systems. In addition, the program is designed to provide a foundation for graduate nursing education. Through interactions with clients–individual persons, families and communities–and other health care professionals, nursing graduates will contribute toward meeting the wide-ranging needs of the region, state, and the larger community. Students in the nursing major must select one of two options: prelicensure for individuals who are not already licensed as registered nurses or RN-BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science) for individuals who possess the registered nurse license. The program of study for the School of Nursing as described in this catalogue, is consistent with national accreditation standards, and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the University Curriculum Committee, and the Faculty Senate.