Program Overview

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Nursing (BSN)

Undergraduate Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Appalachian State University is a nationally respected program that transforms students who are new to the field into top-tier nurses. This program exposes students to professional nursing practice in areas such as pediatrics, womens health, adult health, community health, and mental health.

Application Deadlines

Important dates and deadlines for undergraduate admissions are available.

Location

The program is located on the Boone campus.

Program Description

App States BSN program transforms students into professionals who can make an immediate and lasting impact in any health care setting. Students hone their skills in state-of-the-art nursing skills and simulation labs, where learning experiences improve their abilities to work with patients. Upon completing the degree, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, qualifying them for positions in various health care settings and providing the qualifications needed to pursue graduate studies.

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of registered nursing positions is expected to increase by 6% in the next decade, with an average annual pay of more than $80,000.

Courses

• Students pursuing this major explore:
  • Leadership and Management in Nursing
  • Adult Health Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • More

Minors

A minor is not required. However, students can view all available minors.

Transferring Credits

App State has a credit transfer process, and students can use the Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how their courses may transfer.

Related Program

• Nursing (RN to BSN)

General Education

The General Education Program at App State includes courses in history, natural and social sciences, and humanities, providing a foundational skill set that prepares students for any career.

Accelerated Masters

Students can begin their graduate studies as undergraduates and earn their masters degree in as little as one year.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates include:

• Cardiac Nurse Clinician
• Certified Nurse Midwife
• Childbirth Educator
• Critical Care Nurse
• Home Health Nurse/Coordinator
• Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse
• Infection Control Nurse
• Emergency Room Nurse
• Flight Nurse
• Gerontology Nurse
• Health Care Administrator
• Labor and Delivery Nurse
• Neonatal Nurse
• Neurological Nurse (Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelors degree.)

Career Information Resource

App States Career Development Center provides services including resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for achieving life and professional success.

Alumni Profiles

Notable alumni include:

• Tess Ortiz 18, who became a cardiac intensive care nurse at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem and received the Novant Health Remarkable Nurse Award.
• Sarah Kip McMillan 17, who found her dream job in the intensive care unit at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and volunteered as a travel nurse in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Jacob McCann 16, who did his clinical work at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital while attending Appalachian and was offered a job before graduation, later returning to school for the nursing-anesthesia program at UNC Charlotte.