The Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) option offers high-achieving adults who hold a degree in another field the opportunity to complete the BSN curriculum in 12 months.  Graduates receive the BSN degree and are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a Registered Nurse.  This elite option admits highly qualified students with a previous Bachelors degree, a GPA of 3.25 or higher, completed course pre-requisites, and excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated in a personal interview.  Students move through at an exceptional pace, guided by their own dedicated faculty and advisors in small classes and clinical groups with individualized attention. The curriculum also provides graduates with the necessary foundation for graduate study in nursing including nurse practitioner programs. 

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.

Any student who has previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university is not required to complete the General Education requirements of Queens University of Charlotte. Second degree candidates are also required to meet the university’s residency requirements and all requirements for their particular major at Queens.

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


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The fact sheet for the Accelerated BSN can be downloaded for additional information. 


For More Information:
Presbyterian School of Nursing's Office of Admissions
704 337-2276
PSONAdmissions@queens.edu