Nursing, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Grant, Kate
Academic Adviser
kagrant@vcu.edu
(804) 828-5171, (804) 828-5554
Web:
www.nursing.vcu.edu
The School of Nursing offers three tracks in the baccalaureate program: the traditional, the accelerated B.S. and the R.N.-B.S. completion. Successful completion of curricular requirements results in a Bachelor of Science degree.
Curriculum
The applicant is responsible for seeking advice from the School of Nursing on courses taken prior to admission. Students transferring from another college or university will enter the program as sophomores or, on a very limited basis, as juniors, which requires attending a 10-week summer session.
Fifty-six semester hours of general education credits are required for graduation.
Commuting and community practice
Students are assigned to a variety of hospitals and health agencies. Occasionally, these assignments may include evening hours or weekends. Transportation is sometimes available to reach these assignments, but use of an automobile is often necessary, especially in community health nursing. Transportation costs vary widely each semester and may range from very little to more than $100. Students who anticipate need of financial assistance for transportation costs should apply to the Office of Financial Aid in advance.