Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's (UNCG) School of Nursing offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with multiple entry options. All options require a foundation in basic sciences and humanities. BSN graduates are prepared to function independently and collaboratively within the healthcare system to deliver evidence-based nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Innovative Options to Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing

UNCG provides several pathways to earn a BSN, including:

• Prelicensure BSN
• Flexible 100% online RN to BSN
• Innovative Veteran's Access Program (VAP) for military-affiliated students Beginning Fall 2025, UNCG introduced the UNC System's first Direct Admission program for the Prelicensure BSN degree for eligible first-year students.

Admission to the Nursing Major

Students in the Prelicensure program apply to the School of Nursing in their sophomore year for admission to the Nursing major. RN to BSN and VAP students apply through a University process.

Nursing Degree Program Distinctions

The nursing degree program at UNCG is:

• Consistently recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education since 2005
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Ranked #58 for Best Undergraduate Nursing by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges rankings, placing it in the top 8% of all nursing schools ranked
• Offers the Veterans Access Program (VAP) for active duty military and veterans to obtain their BSN degree
• Provides an online RN to BSN track, allowing students to complete all classes online

State-of-the-Art Classroom and Lab Spaces

UNCG's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program features advanced classroom and lab spaces that simulate real-world healthcare environments. These state-of-the-art facilities include AI-powered interactive virtual reality simulators and innovative clinical simulation platforms, offering hands-on learning experiences crucial for developing essential nursing skills.

The Nursing Student Experience

Nursing students at UNCG benefit from:

• State-of-the-art learning and simulation spaces in the Nursing and Instructional Building
• Instruction from top-notch, widely renowned faculty and scholars committed to academic and professional success
• Clinical learning experiences at top healthcare agencies in the state
• Participation in numerous student nursing organizations, including the Association of Nursing Students and Sigma Theta Tau International
• Support from the School of Nursing's Academic Enhancement Center for tutoring and life skills
• Assigned faculty advisers for close guidance
• Opportunities for study abroad programs, including special opportunities for Nursing students in various countries

Clinical and Community Partnerships

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers extensive hands-on experience in clinical and community settings through partnerships with top healthcare facilities like Cone Health, Novant Health, and Atrium/Advocate Health, as well as community care partners to advance community health.

After Graduating with a Bachelor's in Nursing

Graduates are equipped with skills in high demand in the healthcare field and are highly sought after by hospitals and healthcare agencies. They are well-prepared for graduate study, whether continuing at UNCG's School of Nursing or at other institutions. Potential career paths include:

• Registered nurse in hospital settings
• Advancement on the clinical ladder
• Clinical nurse specialist
• Charge nurse
• Nurse manager
• Student preceptor
• Clinical research nurse
• Public health nurse
• School nurse
• Quality assurance or care coordinator

Graduate Pathways

In addition to the undergraduate BSN, UNCG offers opportunities for graduate-level nursing education, including:

• Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Nursing Leadership and Management
• Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Graduate Certificate
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with concentrations in Prelicensure Entry-Level MSN, Nursing Leadership and Management, and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with concentrations in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Nurse Anesthesia, and the online Post-Master's DNP
• Online research-focused Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program with available BSN to PhD and DNP to PhD pathways

These programs are designed to help nursing professionals achieve leadership roles, advanced specialist nursing qualifications, and further their nursing careers.