Nursing, Pre-licensure (B.S.N.)
Nursing is a rapidly changing, highly rewarding profession. Today's nurse must have a strong academic background, balanced with deep, nurturing values to deliver quality healthcare and shape the future of the profession. Today's nurse must understand the importance of developing partnerships within the community to provide health care to its constituents. Today's nurse must understand individuals' cultural and genetic differences. Today's nurse must also understand the interdisciplinary nature of the modern health care team and learn to work effectively within the team environment. Old Dominion University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the program for today's nurse. The Prelicensure Program is ideal for students from a variety of educational backgrounds: high school graduates, those with associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing, and military and civilians who are making career changes. During the challenging five semester academic program in the major, students participate in classes, laboratory experiences and clinical experiences under the guidance of highly competent qualified faculty.
Nursing, Pre-licensure (B.S.N.)
Description
What is Nursing, Pre-licensure at ODU like?
Nursing is a rapidly changing, highly rewarding profession. Today's nurse must have a strong academic background, balanced with deep, nurturing values to deliver quality healthcare and shape the future of the profession. Today's nurse must understand the importance of developing partnerships within the community to provide health care to its constituents. Today's nurse must understand individuals' cultural and genetic differences. Today's nurse must also understand the interdisciplinary nature of the modern health care team and learn to work effectively within the team environment. Old Dominion University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the program for today's nurse. The Prelicensure Program is ideal for students from a variety of educational backgrounds: high school graduates, those with associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing, and military and civilians who are making career changes. During the challenging five semester academic program in the major, students participate in classes, laboratory experiences and clinical experiences under the guidance of highly competent qualified faculty.
Program Highlights
What makes Nursing, Pre-licensure at ODU unique?
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The five-semester program is designed to get graduates into the workforce and enrolled in graduate nursing programs more quickly.
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Small clinical sections taught by supportive, experienced and engaged faculty allows for individualized students assistance.
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Standardized patient experiences and our state of the art simulation center allow for realistic, hands on practice in a safe learning environment
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In our Telehealth Center, students learn the use of technology to enhance care and improve patient outcomes by connecting health-care providers and patients at a distance
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100% employment rate for students seeking jobs at graduation
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Unique community health clinical experiences with organizations such as the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, Norfolk Drug Court, Operation Smile, and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
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Active National Student Nurses’ Association Chapter
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Study abroad opportunities
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Clinical placements in all area hospitals
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Department:
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Registered Nurses
$73,550
MEDIAN SALARY
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Critical Care Nurses
$73,550
MEDIAN SALARY
Provide advanced nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
Acute Care Nurses
$73,550
MEDIAN SALARY
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Health Educators
$59,010
MEDIAN SALARY
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Sentara, CHKD, Armed Forces, Johns Hopkins, Massachusetts General
Courses
What are some courses offered in Nursing, Pre-licensure at ODU?
NURS 373:
Principles of Practice: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice I
This course is designed to involve the student in the application of the nursing process to clinical situations involving drug therapy. Prerequisites: NURS 304, NURS 316 and NURS 317. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 322 and NURS 323.
NURS 440:
Health Continuum Recovery
This course introduces the theoretical and applied concepts necessary to assist individuals with potential or actual disabilities prevent further functional dependence or restore maximum levels of function. Prerequisites: NURS 322, NURS 323, and NURS 373. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 441.
NURS 463:
Nursing in the Health Care System: Community Interactions I
This clinical course provides opportunity for application of concepts and themes of families and communities through experience and interactions with health care coalition groups. Prerequisites: NURS 322 and NURS 323. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 462.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Nursing, Pre-licensure at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Nursing, Pre-licensure should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Admission to the School of Nursing is a competitive process. Applicants for admission to the baccalaureate program in Nursing should apply initially to the Office of Admissions of Old Dominion University to seek admission to the University. Admission to the University does not constitute admission to the School of Nursing.
Applicants for admission to the undergraduate Nursing program must complete prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better prior to being admitted to the School of Nursing. In some cases, the admissions committee of the School of Nursing may require additional course work. Transfer students may complete the prerequisite courses at another college or university but are responsible for having transfer credit evaluation completed by Transfer Evaluation Services to determine that transfer courses are equivalent and acceptable to University requirements.
Applicants must complete a School of Nursing Supplemental Application to be considered for admission to the undergraduate Nursing program. The School of Nursing Supplemental Application may be obtained directly from the School of Nursing Academic Advising Office or the School of Nursing website.
Complete prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better prior to being admitted to the School of Nursing. In some cases, the admissions committee of the School of Nursing may require additional course work. Transfer students may complete the prerequisite courses at another college or university but are responsible for having transfer credit evaluation completed by Transfer Evaluation Services to determine that transfer courses are equivalent and acceptable to University requirements.
Complete a School of Nursing Supplemental Application
Minimum GPA for admission to prelicensure program is 3.00. Please note that for the past several years, students admitted to the program have had at least a 3.6 GPA.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid
Scholarships & Grants
Click here for an extensive list of scholarships and grants offered to ODU Nursing students.
Next Steps
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Contact
Need help applying?
Meet Your Enrollment Team
Our enrollment coordinators are ready to help you through the admissions process.
Undergraduate BSN Program Co-Director
Name:
Suzanne Van Orden MSN, MS Ed, RN, CNE
Location:
169A VIRGINIA BEACH CENTER 1881 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23453
Email:
Office:
757-683-5245
For General Inquiries:
Undergraduate BSN Program Co-Director
Name:
Lynn Wiles PhD, RN, CEN
Location:
205 VIRGINIA BEACH CENTER 1881 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23453
Email:
Office:
757-683-5259
For General Inquiries:
Undergraduate Admissions
Location:
1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
admissions@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
Transfer
I like this program and want to transfer. What are my next steps?
At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful transition, engagement, and academic achievement of transfer students. The services and programs offered to you as a Monarch are endless so take advantage of every opportunity. Even before you set foot on campus, we encourage you to Explore, Experience, and Engage! Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
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