Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Traditional BSN

“As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may not remember your name but they will never forget the way you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou

Group of BSN students pose with Aria, a pediatric training manikin.

Concord University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Concord’s BSN program was established in 2022, meaning the curriculum is fresh and up-to-date with learning spaces, equipment, and technology designed for the 21st century.

The Traditional BSN pathway is a 4-year program that is offered in-person on Concord’s beautiful Athens campus. This program is for those with a high school diploma or GED, or those transferring from another educational institution.

Upon acceptance at Concord University, the student will be enrolled as a nursing major. This does not guarantee a seat in the actual nursing program. The student may apply to the BSN program during their sophomore year. Please see below for Eligibility Requirements.

The Traditional BSN application requirements include the following:

  1. Submission of a formal application to the nursing program during sophomore year;
  2. Submission of scores at 70% or above on the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-entrance exam;
  3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon completion of at least 30 hours of credit; and
  4. A grade of “C’ or higher in all science and math prerequisite courses: CHEM 101, CHEM 111, BIOL 121, BIOL 335, BIOL 336, MATH 103, and MATH 105.
  5. A clear criminal background check.
  6. A negative drug screen result.
  7. A physical completed by a Primary Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner, that includes up to date immunizations.

Note:  Must have current Health Insurance Policy.

Professional Licensure Disclosures

All programs, regardless of the method of delivery, are required to provide general (public) and direct (individual) disclosures to students in programs that lead to licensure or certification. Our nursing program is both regionally and nationally accredited, and meets the licensure requirements in most states. Please refer to the map below; our BSN program meets the licensure requirements in the maroon-colored states.