The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare graduates who deliver, manage and lead nursing care in a variety of health care settings, and who participate in personal and professional development.
Applicants for all nursing program tracks must have a strong and thorough background in the sciences and mathematics. Transfer nursing applicants may enter the program through one of three tracks. Applicants are encouraged to submit their official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended to be evaluated for program prerequisite courses and general education requirements. Delay in submitting transcripts and completing the TEAS exam will result in a delay of application processing.
Please Note: All science coursework must have been completed within the last ten years to be eligible for transfer credit. Any science coursework completed more than ten years ago is not eligible for consideration.
Once enrolled to be in the program, all students are required to undergo a criminal background check, fingerprinting and random urine drug screening, as well as have up-to-date required vaccinations.
Admission and application requirements for each nursing track are:
This track can be completed in five semesters during the academic year.
This track is offered at Shenandoah University’s Winchester Main Campus, as well as Shenandoah University’s Scholar Plaza location.
Applicants seeking admission to the BSN – Transfer Track must meet the following guidelines:
- Meet all requirements for admission to Shenandoah University.
- Submit official transcript(s) from each college/university attended.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite science courses.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all other prerequisite courses.
- Minimum overall score of 65 percent on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam
- Students are cautioned to carefully review prerequisite courses and general education requirements prior to enrollment.
Students are cautioned to carefully review prerequisite courses and general education requirements when registering for courses at other institutions in order to assure those courses will transfer to Shenandoah and fulfill the general education requirement.
Please Note:
- All science coursework must have been completed within the last ten years to be eligible for transfer credit. Any science coursework completed more than ten years ago is not eligible for consideration.
- No more than two science prerequisites may be repeated more than one time.
Required Pre-requisite courses:
| Course Title | Credit |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology, I & II, with labs | 8 |
| Introductory Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| College Chemistry with lab | 4 |
| Math Statistics | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Education, Creative Expression | 3 |
| General Education, Ethical Reasoning | 3 |
| General Education, Cultural Understanding | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 |
This track is an intensive approach, 15 months in length and designed for the student who already holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in another field of study. The program begins in the fall and spring semesters.
This track is offered at Shenandoah University’s Scholar Plaza location, which is located at 44160 Scholar Plaza., Leesburg, Virginia, as well as the Winchester Main Campus.
Applicants seeking admission to the BSN – Accelerated Second Degree Track must meet the following guidelines:
- Meet all requirements for admission to Shenandoah University.
- Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Complete ALL prerequisite courses prior to enrollment.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all science prerequisite courses.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all other non-science prerequisite courses.
- Submit one letters of recommendations from past faculty and/or supervisor.
- Because of the intensity of the Accelerated Second Degree Track it is strongly recommended that students not be employed while enrolled in this accelerated track.
Please Note:
- All science coursework must have been completed within the last ten years to be eligible for transfer credit. Any science coursework completed more than ten years ago is not eligible for consideration.
- No more than two science prerequisites may be repeated more than one time.
Pre-Requisite Courses
Students in the Accelerated Second Degree Track must have all pre-requisite courses completed prior to enrolling at Shenandoah University.
Required Pre-requisite courses:
| Course Title | Credits |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology, I & II, with labs | 8 |
| Introductory Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| College Chemistry with lab | 4 |
| Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| English Literature | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Philosophy, Religion or Ethics course | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 |
The Division of Nursing offers advanced placement for Registered Nurses holding an associate degree or diploma in nursing.
This is an online program with a three day immersion course at Winchester Main Campus.
For RNs admitted into the program, advanced placement by transfer credit is offered for prerequisite course requirements and nursing courses from other institutions of higher education. Upon admission, students may complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis.
Students are cautioned to carefully review Prerequisite Courses and General Education Requirements when registering for courses at other institutions in order to assure those courses will transfer to Shenandoah and fulfill the General Education requirement. Courses are only eligible for transfer consideration when they have been completed at a regionally accredited institution. Complete information and course listings for General Education are available in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Nursing transfer credits from Associate Degree or Diploma Program are evaluated for transfer on an individual basis. Credits usually range from 37 to 42 total credits.
Required Pre-requisite courses:
| Course Title | Credits |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology, I & II, with labs | 8 |
| Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| College Chemistry with lab | 4 |
| Math Statistics | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Education, Creative Expression | 3 |
| General Education, Ethical Reasoning | 3 |
| General Education, Cultural Understanding | 3 |
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