Accelerated BSN Programs in Virginia

Program Length & Format

• 4 consecutive quarters
• full-time
• Total program credits: 79
• Program admits students for autumn and spring quarters

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field required
• Minimum cumulative college-level GPA: 2.80
• Minimum grade of 3.0 in each prerequisite course
• Applicants expected to have 100 hours of paid or volunteer healthcare experience in one setting for three months or more, completed within 12 months before application
• Personal statement and letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider required
• College transcripts required

Prerequisites

• Chemistry sequence: CHEM 120, CHEM 220, CHEM 221 (three-quarter series for UW students; two-quarter sequence—one general chemistry and one organic—for non-UW applicants)
• Biology: BIOL 118, BIOL 119
• Microbiology: MICROM 301 plus MICROM 302 for UW students; non-UW applicants must take a separate microbiology laboratory if not included in general microbiology course
• NURS 301/B STR 301
• Nutrition: NUTR 200
• Lifespan growth and development: NURS 201 or equivalent
• One statistics course (examples: STAT 220, STAT 311, Q SCI 381, QMETH 201, EDPSY 490)
• Minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA in natural science courses
• At least three prerequisite science courses must be completed with minimum grade 3.0 prior to application

Deadlines

• Admission occurs twice per year for autumn and spring quarter
• Application deadline: the preceding autumn quarter for each cohort

Application

• Submit online application and official college transcripts
• Resume or documentation outlining volunteer/paid healthcare experience, community service, and leadership
• Personal statement reflecting healthcare experience and fit for nursing role
• Letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider (employer or volunteer coordinator)
• If offered admission, applicant must pay for a background check specified by the School of Nursing
• Applicants must be exempt from all UW English language proficiency requirements before starting the program

Selection Process

• Admission selection is capacity constrained
• Applications reviewed for academic metrics, prerequisite completion, healthcare experience, statement, and recommendation
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation Center used for clinical simulation exercises
• Supervised direct patient care in field placements

Credit Transfer

• Courses from the prior earned degree may satisfy general education, nursing prerequisites, and electives
• Equivalent or higher-level coursework may be substituted with academic adviser approval

International Students

• Applicants must be exempt from all UW English language proficiency requirements to begin the program

Contacts

• School of Nursing Office of Student and Academic Services: (206) 543-8736
• Toll-free: 1 (800) 759-6877 (1-800-759-NURS)
• Office location: Health Sciences Building T301, University of Washington, Seattle

Program Length & Format

• 126 total credit hours
• 19 months
• on-campus
• Next start date listed: January 19, 2026

Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA for admission: 3.25 (includes all college coursework and dual enrollment); Liberty portion of cumulative GPA must also be at least 3.25 when transferring credits
• Applicants must hold a prior bachelor’s degree (application requires a second bachelor’s degree)
• Minimum transferable credits to Nursing Degree Completion Plan: 55 credits
• Prerequisites must be completed by the end of the semester before the program starts
• Must be admitted to Liberty University before applying to the School of Nursing

Prerequisites

• Required courses with final grade of C or better:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs (BIOL 213/214 & 215/216)
  • General/Organic Chemistry (CHEM 107)
  • Pre-licensure Pathophysiology (NURS 115)
  • Microbiology (BIOL 203)
  • Introduction to Nursing/Medical Terminology (NURS 104)

Deadlines

• Summer semester application window listed: December 1 to February 15

Application

• Required application materials:
  • Liberty University admission application (must be accepted to the university first)
  • Separate School of Nursing application after prerequisites are complete
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts
  • Admission essay
• Standardized test scores (CLT, SAT, ACT) are not required for admission; may be used for merit aid consideration

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by the admissions committee on a case-by-case basis
• Admission to Liberty University does not guarantee admission to the nursing program
• Program cohort capacity: 15 students per term (stated clinical space limit)
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition rates: subject to annual change (no program-specific tuition amount listed)
• Scholarships and awards referenced:
  • Middle America Scholarship: up to $25,580 over four years
  • Champion Award: $8,000 over four years
  • Early Deposit Award: up to $2,000
  • University scholarship drawing: five $10,000 awards (total $50,000)
• Financial aid options: standard federal student aid (FAFSA) and university scholarships (details on university financial aid pages)

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: site text lists both "more than 550 clinical hours" and "over 600 clinical hours" on program pages
• Simulation center: 14,000-square-foot School of Nursing Simulation Center; accredited by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) with accreditation period December 31, 2023 – December 31, 2028
• Clinical site locations mentioned: Richmond and Roanoke hospitals; international clinical mission sites listed: Rwanda, Kenya, Guatemala, Haiti

Credit Transfer

• Transfer policy: up to 75% of the degree total may be transferred into the program
• Additional residency requirements:
  • At least 50% of the major must be taken through Liberty University
  • At least 31.5 credit hours must be completed through Liberty University
• Transferable credit minimum to nursing plan: 55 credits

Graduation Requirements

• Total credits required for graduation: 126 hours
• Minimum overall GPA for graduation: 2.0
• Minimum grade for all major and major foundational courses: C
• Minimum upper-level (300–400) credit hours required: 31.5
• Degree Completion Application must be submitted in last semester

Contacts

• School of Nursing fax: (434) 582-7035
• School of Nursing location: DeMoss Hall, Room 2142, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515
• General next start date listed on program page: January 19, 2026

Program Length & Format

• 15-month
• Total nursing credits: 65; total credits required for BSN: 121
• Program start terms: fall and spring (Winchester campus: fall entry only; Loudoun campus: fall and spring entries)
• Existing bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-nursing field fulfills non-nursing course requirements

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Meet all general admission requirements for Shenandoah University
• Letter of good standing required if previously enrolled in a nursing program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in science prerequisite courses and 3.0 in non-science prerequisite courses
• 75% of prerequisite coursework required for provisional admission; 100% completion required prior to enrollment

Prerequisites

• All prerequisite courses must be completed before enrollment
• Required courses and credits:
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs: 8 credits
  • Microbiology with lab: 4 credits
  • College/General Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Organic Chemistry with lab: 4 credits
  • Statistics: 3 credits
  • Nutrition: 3 credits
  • English Composition: 3 credits
  • Sociology: 3 credits
  • Psychology (General, Abnormal, or Developmental): 3 credits

Deadlines

• Priority application submission deadlines: February 15 for fall term; October 1 for spring term
• Prerequisite completion deadlines: 100% completion prior to August 1 for fall start; prior to December 15 for spring start

Application

• Submit Shenandoah University application and meet university admission requirements
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Letter of good standing from prior institution(s) if applicable
• All prerequisite coursework completed before enrollment
• Enrolled students required to complete criminal background check, random urine drug screening, and maintain required immunizations

Selection Process

• Rolling admissions; applications evaluated after submission of all required documents
• Applications completed by priority deadlines considered before later submissions
• Admission requires meeting program-specific criteria (degree, prerequisite GPA, prerequisite completion)

Cost & Financial Aid

• ABSN students eligible for transfer scholarships and need-based scholarships
• Private loan options available; university provides lender resources
• Parent PLUS Loan available for dependent students
• Employer tuition assistance and installment payment options available

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation suite configurations: emergency department/operating room, intensive care unit, labor and delivery/pediatrics, medical-surgical unit
• Simulators: adult, pediatric, birthing, and newborn mannequins that accept IVs, simulate bleeding, produce heart/lung/bowel sounds, and exhibit chest rise
• Clinical sites (Winchester): Valley Health System hospitals (Winchester Medical Center, Warren Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah Hospital), WVU East Berkeley Medical Center, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, INOVA Health System, community settings (Blue Ridge Hospice, public health departments, Sinclair Free Medical Clinic)
• Clinical sites (Loudoun/Scholar Plaza): INOVA Health System hospitals (Loudoun, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Alexandria), Reston Hospital Center, Virginia Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, Fauquier Hospital, Novant Hospitals
• BSN program requirement: 2,080 direct patient care hours prior to starting specialty courses

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be taken at any regionally accredited institution and evaluated for equivalency
• Science coursework must have been completed within the last 10 years to be eligible for transfer credit
• No more than two science prerequisites may be repeated more than one time
• Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Shenandoah University for BSN degree

Contacts

• Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, Cecil Pruitt, Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601; Phone: 540-678-4374
• Loudoun location, 44160 Scholar Plaza, Leesburg, VA 20176; Phone: 540-535-3402