Bachelor’s of Science Nursing

UNCG’s School of Nursing offers multiple pathways to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, all of which require a foundation in the basic sciences and humanities. BSN graduates are prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and enter the workforce as professional nurses.

Flexible Options to Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Depending on your work, military, or school experience, you can choose a number of pathways to earn your BSN from UNCG. These include our Traditional Prelicensure BSN, the flexible 100% online RN-to-BSN for working nurses, our Veterans’ Access Program (VAP) for military-affiliated and active duty military students, and the UNC System’s first Direct Admission program for eligible first-year students pursuing the Prelicensure BSN degree. 

Go Directly to Your Future: First Year Admission To the School of Nursing

Our First-Year, Direct Admit offers first-year students direct admission to the School of Nursing, eliminating the need to wait for a competitive application process during the sophomore year. UNCG is the first UNC System university to implement this streamlined new process for our high-demand BSN degree program.

Why Choose UNCG’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

Our nursing degree programs have earned consistent recognition as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing since 2005 and are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our programs offer exceptional opportunities for students, including affordable tuition, fees, and scholarships, as well as clinical learning placements at top healthcare facilities in North Carolina.

Aligned with UNCG’s values of academic excellence, innovation, equity and access, and community engagement, the BSN program combines a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation. Through this comprehensive approach, students build advanced knowledge, critical clinical reasoning, and professional skills to prepare for the NCLEX exam and earn licensure as a registered nurse.

• Our nursing degree programs have been consistently recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education since 2005.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• The Veterans Access Program (VAP) provides opportunities for active-duty military and veterans to earn their BSN degrees.
• An online RN-to-BSN track allows working nurses to complete all classes online to earn their Bachelor of Science degree.
• We were the first in the UNC system to offer the in-demand BSN First-Year Direct Admit, which holds placement in the School of Nursing upon first-year enrollment at the university.

State-of-the-Art Classroom and Lab Spaces

UNCG’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program gives you access to advanced classroom and lab spaces that simulate real-world healthcare environments. These state-of-the-art facilities, including AI-powered interactive virtual reality simulators and innovative clinical simulation platforms, offer hands-on learning experiences crucial to developing essential nursing skills, ensuring you’re ready to work on day one of your nursing career. 

Nursing Student Experience and Support

At the UNCG School of Nursing, students benefit from state-of-the-art learning and simulation spaces designed to enhance their education. Our experienced and renowned faculty are dedicated to supporting our students’ academic success. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through clinical placements at top healthcare facilities across North Carolina. Additionally, the School of Nursing’s Academic Advising Center offers comprehensive support, including tutoring and life skills resources, to ensure student success.

• We provide state-of-the-art learning and simulation spaces for educating nursing students, including AI and virtual learning environments.
• Learn from experienced, widely renowned faculty and scholars with a commitment to students’ academic and professional success.
• Take part in clinical learning experiences at some of the best health care facilities in the state.
• Numerous student nursing organizations on campus include the Association of Nursing Students (the national nursing student organization), Sigma Theta Tau International (a nursing honor society), the Nurses Christian Fellowship, the Undergraduate Research Society for Emerging Allied Health Professionals, and the Multicultural Nursing Student Association.
• The School of Nursing’s Academic Advising Center supports student success through tutoring and life skills.
• Broaden your learning by participating in UNCG’s extensive study abroad program.

Clinical and Community Partnerships for Hands-On Experience

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers extensive hands-on experience in both clinical and community settings. In addition to partnerships with top healthcare facilities such as Cone Health, Novant Health, and Atrium/Advocate Health, we work together with a range of community care partners to advance community health. You’ll gain practical knowledge in real-world nursing settings, preparing you for a successful career post-graduation. 

BSN Career Outcomes

• Nursing graduates are in high demand and sought-after by hospitals and healthcare agencies in North Carolina and beyond.
• You’re well prepared for advanced nursing graduate study, whether continuing at UNCG’s School of Nursing or at other institutions across the country.
• Potential career paths include:
  • Registered nurse in hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Charge nurse
  • Nurse manager
  • Student preceptor
  • Clinical research nurse
  • Public health nurse
  • School nurse

Take Your Nursing Education Further: Our Graduate Pathways 

In addition to our undergraduate BSN nursing degree, UNCG offers a range of graduate-level nursing degrees, from post-baccalaureate and post-graduate certificates to master’s and doctoral degrees.

• The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Nursing Leadership and Management.

• The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers three available concentrations: Prelicensure Entry-Level MSN, Nursing Leadership and Management, and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). 
• The online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Graduate Certificate.

• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, with three available concentrations: Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Nurse Anesthesia, and the online Post-Master’s DNP. 

• The online research-focused Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program, with available BSN, MSN, and DNP to PhD pathways. 

Whether you’re seeking leadership roles in nursing healthcare or advanced specialist nursing qualifications, our highly regarded School of Nursing is ready to help you reach your goals and advance your nursing career even further. 

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