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The James D. Vail III Program of Nursing's four-year baccalaureate degree program leading to a BSN degree prepares students for practice as a professional nurse in a variety of health care settings and specialties. At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses for entry to practice in any of the United States.
The curriculum also provides graduates with the necessary foundation for graduate study in nursing including nurse practitioner programs. The program of study provides students with rich opportunities for personal and professional development through courses in the humanities; social, behavioral and natural sciences; fine arts; and nursing.
Our location in an urban setting allows students to acquire state-of-the art nursing knowledge and develop their clinical skills in hospitals and community agencies that are leaders in their fields. The faculty of the Vail Program of Nursing view learning as a shared process in which students are encouraged to be active participants and to be actively engaged with the diverse and dynamic community that surrounds us.
The BSN curriculum offer students three options for study:
1. A four-year pre-licensure or generic program
As a convenience for the adult learner, many of the general degree requirements and prerequisite courses can be taken in the evening. Nursing courses, however, are generally scheduled during the daytime. This option provides students with a program of study that includes Queen's excellent Core Program in the Liberal Arts and travel abroad through the John Belk International Program. Students with no, limited, or significant college credits may apply to this program.
2. An RN-BSN option for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing
3. An Accerlerated BSN option for individuals with a previous BA/BS degree (from any major)
Accreditation
The Vail Program of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the educational program and the continued commitment of the sponsoring institution to support the program.
For further information about the accreditation of the program, please contact the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education at the following address: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, or call 202-887-6791.
Admissions Deadlines
Spring Admission - September 21st
Fall Admission - March 15th
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