How does the PELmsN work?
- The PELMSN is a 24-month curriculum, with most courses being delivered face-to-face and some courses delivered in an online format (e.g., online lectures and coursework, with on-campus practicums) or totally online.
- The curriculum consists of 73 credit hours over 6 semesters, including two summer sessions.
- The PELMSN prepares graduates for careers as generalist nurses, working with a variety of patients in a range of healthcare settings.
- After successfully completing the program, PELMSN graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses (RNs).
Program Highlights
- Accelerated Pathway: Our program offers an accelerated pathway to earning your MSN degree, allowing you to enter the nursing profession more quickly and efficiently.
- Mentorship and Peer Support: Receive guidance from the Prelicensure Entry-Level Concentration Coordinator and access peer support opportunities to foster student success.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Acquire skills crucial for future nurse leadership roles, empowering you for success in your career trajectory.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates of our Prelicensure Entry-Level MSN program are well-prepared for entry-level nursing positions in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations.
- Pathway to Advanced Practice: Upon graduation, you’ll have the foundation to advance your practice or pursue a post-master’s certificate or doctoral degrees.
- National Recognition: The MSN program is ranked No. 14 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report listing of “Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs.”
Why NUrsing at UNCG?
UNC Greensboro fosters a unique atmosphere where students are authentically welcomed and accepted as they are. We’re NC’s most diverse university, a place where students come to learn from one another’s experiences — plus, we’re ranked the #1 Student Experience in NC by U.S. News & World Report! UNCG’s School of Nursing has been part of our tradition of excellence for over 60 years, producing graduates who achieve high certification exam pass rates and excellent job placements. Our students gain experience in simulation, virtual reality, hospitals, home care, community health, behavioral health, mobile health, pediatrics, and labor and delivery settings, among others. Internship and career placements in highly regarded settings are available, and our alumni are well-connected leaders in the field. Our graduates find a range of well-paying positions in a continually high-demand career sector, and the School of Nursing’s strong relationships with local healthcare providers and systems and our extensive alumni network ensures robust opportunities for our accomplished students.