The aim of the nursing program is to prepare graduates who can function with competency to plan, provide, direct and evaluate nursing care of individuals or groups of clients in a variety of settings. Graduates are eligible to write the State Board examination to earn licensure as a registered nurse. The curriculum provides a balance between general education and nursing.
When Should I Apply?
The Associate Degree Nursing Program begins to accept applications on September 1of the year prior to admission. Applications are accepted until the program meets maximum enrollment and then students are placed on a waiting list. Earlier applications will receive priority. The program begins annually in the fall semester.
How Do I Apply?
Applying to the nursing program is a “2-step” process. Applications are accepted through the Admissions Office. Admission to the program is selective, so admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Once an applicant has declared nursing as their major, the Admissions Office will obtain the necessary information and then send a complete file to the Department of Nursing for review by the Admissions Committee. Applicants typically receive a response in about two weeks after the completed folder is sent to the Department of Nursing. A typical completed folder would have to contain all previous college/university transcripts, high school transcript, required test scores, and all fees to the University paid.
What are the Admission Criteria?
Students with previous college experience must have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Placement into Math 101 with no developmental reading or English as determined by the VU Accuplacer Test. Placement in the upper 50 percentile of your High School graduating class. Applicants must have two semesters of High School Chemistry with a minimum grade of C or applicants must have completed Elementary Chemistry at the college level. Please refer to the University catalog for all admission criteria.
Is Previous Health Care Experience Required?
Although no previous experience in health care is required, we recommend that students obtain some form of shadowing in nursing. This will give you the opportunity to observe nursing and give you an understanding of nurse’s duties.
Can I Transfer Credits From Other Colleges/Universities?
Although no actual nursing courses will transfer, general education courses (such as Anatomy & Physiology, Math, English, etc.) may transfer. Courses have to be approved by the Registrar's Office after review of an official transcript.
What is the Average Salary for an R.N.?
The median salary for a R.N. that is a new graduate is $23.01 per hour. This amount will vary depending on location and type of facility the R.N. is employed. More information about nursing can be obtained at the National League for Nursing at www.nln.org and www.discovernursing.com.
Note: Recommended courses assume any developmental requirements have been met.
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