Overview
The BSN program at WSSU prepares students to enter the workforce as generalists. The faculty is committed to promoting career mobility in students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree by providing several program options to both traditional and non-traditional learners. The program options include: Traditional, LPN to BSN, Paramedic to BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN.
Seventy-one hours are required in the general education core and support courses for the nursing major, and 14 hours of pre-nursing courses designed to enhance student readiness for major clinical courses. Upon completion of these courses, the student may apply for admission to the nursing major.
The belief that students should be acknowledged for knowledge gleaned from prior experiences and education attracts many students with diverse backgrounds such as paramedics, licensed practical nurses, second-degree students, and transfers from other schools.
LPN to BSN Option is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Applicants must be licensed in the state of North Carolina. Satisfactory progression must be demonstrated on the 71 general education and prerequisites, including NUR 2310. Selected general education courses may be taken after admission to the upper division. The decision will be made on an individual basis.
The Paramedic to BSN Option is designed to assist those persons certified to practice as Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedics to achieve the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Eligible candidates are those persons who have been granted certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and/or the National Registry. The individual must have one year of experience as an EMT-Paramedic.
The Accelerated option is designed for persons who have a bachelor’s degree and have completed pre-requisite courses for the BSN. This is a thirteen month option that is offered in collaboration with North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Click here for more details.
The RN-BSN Option is offered at multiple off-campus sites.