Department Of Nursing

Welcome to the Department of Nursing

We currently offer three pathways that result in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Admission to Concord University and declaration of Nursing as a major does not guarantee a spot in the Nursing Program. To be considered for admission to the Nursing Program, candidates must satisfy requirements for the appropriate pathway. Explore the pages below to see which of our pathways is right for you!

Traditional BSN

BA/BS to BSN

Online RN to BSN

Nursing Program Facilities

News & Events

CU NURSING STUDENTS SERVE AS EXTERNS AT WVU MEDICINE – CLICK TO READ PRESS RELEASE

Concord University held their first White Coat Ceremony on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Class of 2025 nursing students include Rachel Clay, Haley Lawrence, Jenna-Kay Nash, Santana Strickland, and CaSara Vanover.

At Undergraduate Research Day 2024, Nursing students Marin Fiddler and Shannon Phipps presented their research poster on the Importance of Cultural Diversity in Healthcare. Marin and Shannon researched this important topic under the guidance of Dr. Martha Snider. We are so proud of their hard work!

Partnerships

The BSN program at Concord University is proud to partner with the following local healthcare facilities, and community and technical colleges:

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Concord University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The program is also regionally accredited in the state of West Virginia by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org/)

National accreditation allows our graduates to go across state lines if they want to further their education.

Graduates can go on to earn higher degrees in nursing, with opportunities in informatics, public health, leadership, or administration.

Career examples include a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), a nurse practitioner (NP), or a certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA).

BSN Program Mission

The mission of Concord University’s BSN Program is to prepare competent, professional, compassionate nursing graduates dedicated to equitable, safe, quality, service-minded, patient-centered care and leadership throughout diverse populations to improve the lives of our students and communities across the region and beyond.

BSN Program Values

The BSN program promotes the following values in all of our graduates: compassion, integrity, honesty, pursuit of excellence, scholarship, service-minded, professionalism, cultural competence, and advocacy.

Department of Nursing Faculty and Staff

The nursing faculty at CU have more than 100 years of combined nursing experience in all areas of nursing care, from neonatal intensive care units and emergency care to nursing education and administration.