BSN Veterans Option

Overview

The Veterans BSN option consists of 60 credit hours as prerequisites, 60 credit hours of course work and 540 clinical hours. You may receive credit for some courses based on an evaluation of your prior training and experience, which is factored into your customized curricular roadmap. Programs of study are particular to the term at which you started the program. Given the academic rigor of this accelerated program, employment while pursuing this degree is not recommended. Questions about program requirements should be directed to [email protected].

Programs of Study

• Accelerated B.S.N., full-time program of study

Courses

For full listing of courses and descriptions, please visit the University Bulletin.

On-Campus Requirements

This is a full-time on-campus degree program spanning four consecutive semesters. You should expect to live nearby to attend classes in Ashburn, Virginia, for the duration of the program.

Technology Requirements

Each student admitted to the BSN program is expected to own and have ready access to a laptop or tablet with basic productivity software for classroom use. View Policy.

Complete applications that are submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected]

A completed application includes the following components:

• 60 credits from a regionally accredited college or university
• Preferred scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools)*
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Statement of Purpose

At the conclusion of this BSN option, you will be able to:

1. Utilize the nursing process to support and promote health in diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
2. Synthesize knowledge derived from natural sciences, behavioral sciences, and the humanities with nursing theory as a basis for professional nursing practice.
3. Apply theories to analyze clients’ responses to health and illness and intervene appropriately.
4. Demonstrate nursing practice that is based on ethical, legal and professional values and standards of practice.
5. Participate in identifying societal health needs and critiquing and improving the delivery and quality of health care and nursing practice.
6. Demonstrate accountability for decisions, actions, and outcomes related to nursing practice.
7. Collaborate with clients and health care team to provide, facilitate, and coordinate optimal health care.
8. Utilize leadership and management skills to identify and meet health care needs of individual, families, groups and communities.
9. Utilize communication theories and techniques in developing effective relationships with clients and health care team members.
10. Evaluate research findings to determine their relevance and apply findings to professional nursing practice.
11. Demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of health care information management and application of patient care technology.
12. Demonstrate continued commitment to lifelong learning to promote personal and professional growth.

You must record a minimum of 500 hours of clinical experience with an approved preceptor. You are encouraged to find your own preceptor, but we can provide information on local clinical sites if needed.  A clinical site visit will be conducted, usually during your second or final clinical course, by a faculty member.

Required Documentation

• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
• Immunization records including vaccination or immunity to hepatitis B; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); varicella; diphtheria; polio and tetanus
• Documentation of negative test results for tuberculosis (purified protein derivative (PPD) and/or chest x-ray)

Questions about clinical placement requirements should be directed to [email protected].