Belmont University

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that enables men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. With its growing enrollment, strong academic program and improved facilities, Belmont is emerging as a premier teaching university that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a consistently caring Christian environment. The student is the focus of all our efforts here and our top priority is meeting the needs of those students.

The School of Nursing

Our School of Nursing has a long tradition of preparing excellent nurses who are noted for their holistic approach to caring for individuals, families and communities.

Our program prepares you to launch a career in areas such as critical care, maternal-infant health, emergency care, pediatrics, geriatrics and more. Our BSN program boasts a 97 percent NCLEX pass rate. In addition, Belmont's Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates have a 100 percent first attempt success on certification exams for the past four years. That is a remarkable tribute to the educational quality received at Belmont.

Being in Nashville we also have access to hospitals and clinical agencies that rank in the top 100 in the country. Our students have experiences in a wide range of inpatient and outpatient facilities and with a diverse population.

Belmont University School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and has an excellent reputation in the community.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The School of Nursing BSN program prepares you for beginning practice as a professional nurse in a variety of health care settings. The student's education in the liberal arts, sciences and nursing will enable the graduate to contribute to improving the quality of life for self, clients and community. The program also offers the following electives:

• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation
• Spirituality in Nursing Interpretation
• International Health Care Delivery Systems Interpretation
• Health Care of Vulnerable Populations Interpretation

Accelerated BSN

The accelerated BSN is designed to be completed in 16 months of full-time study. Applicants must have a prior bachelor's degree and must have completed all prerequisite courses prior to the beginning of the program. Students are admitted into the program every fall semester. Belmont has a rolling admissions process; therefore we review all applicants as we receive their completed file.

RN-to-BSN Programs

The School of Nursing is committed to meeting the needs of licensed Registered Nurses who would like to earn the BSN. We value your previous nursing education and the expertise you have gained while working as an RN. Our goal is to continue improving our program by meeting your individual needs.

RN-BSN students may choose to progress through the program as full-time or part-time students. The School of Nursing offers selected RN-BSN nursing courses on a one day a week schedule or in the evening. In addition, some RN-BSN course content will be available via the World Wide Web.

Master of Science in Nursing

Advancing Your Nursing Career

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, Belmont University School of Nursing is ready to help you. The Master of Science in Nursing curriculum is designed to provide a plan of study in the advanced practice option of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or role option of Nurse Educator with an emphasis in Adult Health. This program also provides a foundation for doctoral study.

The nurse educator program at the master's level builds upon baccalaureate nursing preparation. Program courses and content are organized to facilitate the progression of student learning from that of a baccalaureate generalist to that of a specialist. The curriculum has two dimensions: core and specialization. Core courses are taken by all students and include theory, research, economics, statistics and issues. Specialty courses are based upon the area of specialization.

Our small classes, flexible schedule, individualized faculty attention and skilled preceptors provide students with the tools to succeed in today's changing health care environment.

Program Options

Advanced Practice Option

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates enjoy significant professional flexibility and marketability. Prepared to practice in a variety of settings, FNPs provide primary health care to families and individuals of all ages. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification as Family Nurse Practitioners.

Advanced Role Option

The Nurse Educator Track prepares graduates for positions as entry-level faculty in schools of nursing as well as positions in staff development in various health care settings.

Post Master's Options

The Nurse Educator track is designed for individuals who already possess a master's degree in nursing and are interested in teaching nursing students or nursing staff. Course work and clinical experiences are designed to assist the learner to acquire the knowledge and skills required for a nurse educator role in academia or clinical practice.

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track is an option for nurses who are prepared at the MSN level in a clinical specialty other than FNP. Course work and clinical experiences are designed to assist the learner to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the primary care nurse practitioner role. After completing the program, students are eligible to sit for the national Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam.

Testimonials

"Early clinical experiences help acclimate students to the hospital setting and put Belmont students ahead of other nursing school programs. The faculty is phenomenal! They stay involved in the student's lives and go above and beyond to help each student perform to their maximum potential." Kelly Hammond - Student

"The professors challenge students to be their best and perform their best but in a manner in which they desire to see students succeed. You are able to gain real-world experience through the clinical practices to prepare you for life after graduation." Brad Koss - Student

Information

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