Winston - Salem State University

Nursing Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN Programs
BSN Programs
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - Master's degree
RN Programs
RN to BSN Programs

RN to BSN Program Details

The RN-BSN Outreach Option at Winston-Salem State University recognizes registered nurses as adult learners with experience in nursing and an active personal life. We pride ourselves in offering a very student-friendly program with enough flexibility to meet your specific needs. While the RN-BSN option functions within the parameters of the generic nursing curriculum, course objectives are met with critical thinking, imagination and creativity. Students must be self-directed and actively involved in the process of learning.

We offer classes at 16 off-site locations as well as an online option. Depending on the location, a new class is admitted each year either in spring (January) or summer (May). Students may attend the program at any site on a part-time or full-time basis.

BSN Program Details

The BSN program at WSSU prepares students to enter the workforce as generalists. The faculty is committed to promoting career mobility in students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree by providing several program options to both traditional and non-traditional learners. The program options include: Traditional, LPN to BSN, Paramedic to BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN.

Seventy-one hours are required in the general education core and support courses for the nursing major, and 14 hours of pre-nursing courses designed to enhance student readiness for major clinical courses. Upon completion of these courses, the student may apply for admission to the nursing major.

The belief that students should be acknowledged for knowledge gleaned from prior experiences and education attracts many students with diverse backgrounds such as paramedics, licensed practical nurses, second-degree students, and transfers from other schools.

LPN to BSN Option is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Applicants must be licensed in the state of North Carolina. Satisfactory progression must be demonstrated on the 71 general education and prerequisites, including NUR 2310. Selected general education courses may be taken after admission to the upper division. The decision will be made on an individual basis.

The Paramedic to BSN Option is designed to assist those persons certified to practice as Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedics to achieve the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Eligible candidates are those persons who have been granted certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and/or the National Registry. The individual must have one year of experience as an EMT-Paramedic.

MSN Program Details

The WSSU Master of Science in Nursing Program focuses on the preparation of Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Advanced Nurse Educators (ANE). FNP graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive primary care to all patients, across a broad range of health care settings, especially underserved and disadvantaged patients, and those of diverse ethnicity. The ANE concentration is designed to prepare graduates to teach in undergraduate nursing programs, and to fulfill clinical education and staff development positions in hospitals and other health care organizations. Dedicated to the advancement of health and knowledge, both of these programs are built on a strong foundation of science, health policy, health promotion, methodology and research. Graduates achieve a personal and intellectual transformation, a global perspective, and a creative approach to meeting the changing needs of the community and society.

The MSN program can be completed within two years of full-time study. A student may not take longer than six years to complete the curriculum.

The post-master's certificate is designed to prepare Master's prepared nurses for advanced practice as Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Nurse Educator roles. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is based on the following documents and standards:

-Core program objectives are based on Graduate Core Curriculum Content (The Essentials of Masters Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 1996).
-The Nurse Practitioner (NP) program and program objectives are based on Advanced Practice Nursing Core Curriculum (AACN, 1996), Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas (National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties [NONPF] and AACN, 2002), and NONPF (1998) Standards of Practice and National Task Force (NTF).
-Nurse Educator (NE) program objectives are based on National League for Nursing (NLN) practice domain categories from Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) 2005 Candidate Handbook, and on Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Nurse Educator Competencies, 2002.
-Additionally, the program and program objectives reflect the American Nurses Association (ANA, 2003) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA (2004) Scope and Standards of Practice.

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The BSN program at WSSU prepares students to enter the workforce as generalists. The faculty is committed to promoting career mobility in students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree by providing several program options to both traditional and non-traditional learners. The program options include: Traditional, LPN to BSN, Paramedic to BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN.

Seventy-one hours are required in the general education core and support courses for the nursing major, and 14 hours of pre-nursing courses designed to enhance student readiness for major clinical courses. Upon completion of these courses, the student may apply for admission to the nursing major.

The belief that students should be acknowledged for knowledge gleaned from prior experiences and education attracts many students with diverse backgrounds such as paramedics, licensed practical nurses, second-degree students, and transfers from other schools.

LPN to BSN Option is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Applicants must be licensed in the state of North Carolina. Satisfactory progression must be demonstrated on the 71 general education and prerequisites, including NUR 2310. Selected general education courses may be taken after admission to the upper division. The decision will be made on an individual basis.

The Paramedic to BSN Option is designed to assist those persons certified to practice as Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedics to achieve the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Eligible candidates are those persons who have been granted certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and/or the National Registry. The individual must have one year of experience as an EMT-Paramedic.