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Entry
Level Master's Program for Non-Nurses
Virginia Commonwealth
University School of Nursing offers the Accelerated Master's program to meet the needs of students who have earned a
baccalaureate degree in another discipline who now wish to
enter nursing and prepare for advanced practice roles in
nursing such as the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse
specialist. The accelerated program awards a second
baccalaureate degree in process to the master's degree in
nursing. Applicants apply for a specific concentration of
study in the Accelerated Master's program. The following
concentrations are available for specialization within the
accelerated program:
The Accelerated Master's Program is both fast paced and rigorous; therefore
admission to the program is contingent upon an outstanding
academic record in the previous baccalaureate field of study,
excellent Graduate Record Examination - General Test scores
and a strong commitment to advanced practice nursing. Students
are admitted in the summer. Full time study is only available.
Students are typically eligible for the Registered Nurse
licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) after the fifth semester of
study. The program length varies depending on the specialty
area of study.
Admission
Requirements
- A baccalaureate
degree in a field other than nursing from a
regionally-accredited college or university.
- Acceptable GRE
scores.
Please refer to the Application
Process and Procedures site for additional details
regarding admission.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for the
Accelerated Master's program are minimal and have been
adjusted to reflect the students' maturity as scholars. The
following undergraduate courses and requirements are
prerequisite for entry. Labs are highly recommended but not
required.
- Anatomy - Human or comparative anatomy accepted.
- Physiology - Human or animal physiology accepted.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
If
not taken as prerequisites, the courses below must be
completed prior to enrolling in fall 1 classes:
- Undergraduate course in statistics course (math
statistics is preferred)
- Developmental Psychology covering the life span
Contact Information
Office
of Enrollment & Student Services – (800)828-9451 or
Richmond (804) 828-5171
Fax – (804) 828-7743
Email - oess@mail2.vcu.edu |
