 University of Virginia School of Nursing McLeod Hall PO Box 800782 Charlottesville, VA 22908-0782 |
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The University of VirginiaThe University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, and opened for classes in 1825. Today, the University comprises ten independent schools with approximately 20,000 students. Although a public institution, the University remains highly competitive and is consistently ranked among the very best institutions of higher education in the nation. The University is located in Charlottesville, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. The city is approximately 1 hour from Richmond and two hours from Washington DC by automobile. Table of Contents
The School of NursingBack to topSince 1901, the UVa School of Nursing has educated professional nurses for positions at every level of health care practice. Nearly a century later, we have earned a national reputation for excellence in education, research, and practice, and are ranked among the top twenty-five public nursing schools in the country. The School was accredited in 2004 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Throughout our long and distinguished history of excellence, UVa nursing graduates have cared for patients in homes, clinics, hospitals, and even on foreign battlefields. As our country has grown, so has the nursing profession and the University of Virginia's nursing program. Today, the School of Nursing confers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as graduate-level nurse practitioner certification in primary and acute care, as well as psychiatric-mental health nursing. Preparation is also given for Clinical Nurse Specialists in acute/specialty care and in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Here in the U.Va. School of Nursing, our nurse educators have designed innovative programs and curricula that prepare graduates for critical thinking and maximum employment flexibility. Our nurse researchers address health care delivery and economic implications in their studies. 
BSN ProgramBack to topThe School of Nursing offers a traditional, four-year undergraduate degree in nursing which admits students directly from high school, as well as transfer students who have completed at least 30 transferable credits. Students may transfer into either the Second or Third Year of the BSN program. All BSN students take courses in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, administration, and nursing practice. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination.
RN-to-BSN ProgramBack to topDesigned to meet the needs of registered nurses seeking to earn a Bachelor's degree, this program requires a total of 120 semester hours to be completed through course enrollment at the University of Virginia, transfer of credit from other institutions of higher education, and/or advanced standing credit. The BSN degree is awarded after successful completion of prerequisite courses and the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the School of Nursing. Many courses in the RN-to-BSN program are available via distance-learning. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters; part-time students take two classes per semester for four terms. Second Degree ProgramBack to topThe School of Nursing offers a MSN degree for non-nurses with a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in another subject matter. The option takes into account the educational, career and life experiences of the individual as well as critical thinking ability and maturity. This program prepares individuals as clinical nursing leaders at the unit level (in-patient, out-patient, or community). Course pre-requisites include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, statistics, and a course in human growth/development. The MSN degree is awarded after successful completion of 24-months of full-time study in the School of Nursing. The application deadline is February 1 for entry in the fall semester.
MSN and Post-Master's ProgramsBack to topThe School of Nursing offers many MSN and Post-Master's programs for those with BSN or MSN degrees. These programs are designed to prepare advanced practice nurses capable of providing expert clinical practice, assessment of outcomes, research, teaching, collaboration, and consultation within nursing and health care systems serving diverse populations. These nurses will be able to function in a variety of roles, including the roles of clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, public/community health nurse, and nurse administrator. Both the MSN and Post-master's programs offer preparation for the following roles:
PhD ProgramBack to topAt the University of Virginia School of Nursing, we believe that scholarly achievement in nursing is accomplished through a spirit of free inquiry directed toward a better understanding of human existence, especially in relation to health and illness. Operating within this philosophy, the PhD program is designed to prepare scholars who will advance nursing knowledge through participation in the study of particular phenomena and in the identification of central domains related to these phenomena. Graduates are prepared to engage in continuing scholarship and research which both contributes to the knowledge base of the discipline of nursing, and addresses bio-ethical issues in nursing and health care. All PhD in Nursing students receive two years of full scholarship and are awarded a Graduate Assistant position. We also offer a BSN-to-PhD option. Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNPBack to topThe Doctor of Nursing Practice program builds upon MSN preparation in a specialty area (advanced practice, public health, administration, etc). The DNP program prepares individuals at the highest level of nursing practice for roles in the clinical arena and for teaching. The core DNP classes are offered on an executive format conducive to distance learning. The DNP program curriculum for most students will be a minimum of 38 credits. All DNP students will pursue some courses in common (the core curriculum). With your faculty mentor you will also select 9 credits of cognates drawn from the offerings of the University of Virginia or elsewhere to contribute to your scholarly project. Students will also complete additional clinical requirements to meet the mandated 1000 hours of specialty training that is one of the hallmarks of a DNP graduate. The core DNP classes are offered on an executive format with few visits to campus over the year. DiversityBack to topThe UVA School of Nursing has a long history of facilitating diversity among its faculty, students and staff. We prepare future leaders who believe that all people should have access and deserve the best care possible. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure that our curriculum addresses the diversity that lies within the populations that we serve. Ongoing faculty research includes:
The University of Virginia has many organizations and support networks for students including the Office for African-American Affairs, the International Center, and the Multicultural Pavilion. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from University of Virginia.
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