Accelerated BSN

Overview

This program consists of 60 credit hours and 540 clinical hours. 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 a 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

Admitted students are expected to own and have ready access to a laptop or tablet with basic productivity software for classroom use. View laptop policy for additional information.

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:

• Students must have 60+ college credits or a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing 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

*Military and veteran candidates, outside of the Air Force, will submit Joint Service transcripts; while Air Force candidates will provide Community College of the Air Force transcripts. More information is available on the Veterans BSN page.

Current GW undergraduate students must be granted a waiver to enroll in GW online prerequisite course offerings. Please see your academic advisor or school official.

You must have completed the following prerequisite coursework with grades of C or better and a minimum course GPA of 3.0 before the start of the program. If you are still missing courses you can take your health prerequisites online with GW Nursing.

• Ethics (3 semester hours)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 semester hours, labs required)
• Microbiology (3-4 semester hours, labs required)
• Nutrition (3 semester hours)
• Statistics (3 semester hours)

You must have completed certain courses in your previous college coursework:

• English Composition (6 semester hours)
• Humanities/Social Sciences (9 semester hours)
  • Social Sciences (6 semester hours)
  • Humanities (3 semester hours)
• Math (3 semester hours)
• Natural Sciences - usually fulfilled by Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology (12 semester hours)
• It is recommended that you also have coursework in Developmental Psychology and General Chemistry.

At the conclusion of this program, 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.