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Degree Completion Program

Nursing (BSN)

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The BSN Completion Program is a post-licensure degree program administered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will be mentored by university faculty and nursing leaders in the community to identify and improve the delivery of patient care through the use of nursing research and evidenced-based practice.

Areas of Study

The BSN Completion Program’s curriculum is designed for RNs. Along with seven higher-level nursing courses, the program will continue the UMW tradition of liberal arts education by including three liberal arts courses. The program will enhance the writing, critical thinking, and speaking skills of RNs whose focus is the delivery of direct patient care and prepare them for lifelong learning and professional creativity.
NURS 430- Current Nursing Issues and Trends
NURS 490- Practicum
ENGLISH 306Q- Writing for Nursing

Requirements

Major Requirements

The nursing program requires 30 credits: BSN Completion Program Courses which must be taken at the University of Mary Washington. These three credit courses are: ENGL 306Q; NURS 310, 320, 410, 420, 430, 490, 510; PHIL 226; and one social science course from a pre-approved list.

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Special Majors

Students also have the option to design a special major that combines courses from two or more academic disciplines into a coherent plan of study. Special majors are developed with a faculty advisor and approved by a curriculum committee. Examples of some of the special majors UMW students have developed are journalism, digital media studies, Italian studies, linguistics, biochemistry, communication, arts management, and Latin American studies.

Honors Program

The undergraduate Honors Program offers advanced students the opportunity to engage in rigorous honors designated coursework, interdisciplinary seminars, strong internship experiences, extended research and creative projects, and community service as part of a supportive community of learners.

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