School of Nursing
Vision Statement:
The George Mason University School of Nursing will be a nationally recognized center of excellence in inquiry, knowledge, and expertise. The school's educators, clinicians, and researchers produce the next generation of nursing leaders empowered and focused on innovative responses to address the challenges of a rapidly changing and culturally diverse health care environment.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For information about our BSN programs,
please contact us at 703-993-1901 or bsnapps@gmu.edu.
Pathways
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers the following three pathways:
For more information about these pathways, please visit our BSN Admissions website.
Introduction
The undergraduate nursing program prepares students to deliver superior nursing care and provide leadership in nursing in the increasingly complex and challenging field of modern health care. Graduates are in demand as professional nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health and other health care agencies. The program emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, capitalizing on early detection of potential health problems, health maintenance in ambulatory services, and preparation for the managerial responsibilities of nursing.
The School of Nursing offers three pathways to complete the BSN, all of which lead to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate program. The traditional pathway is a two-year curriculum following the completion of general education and prerequisite requirements. An accelerated RN-to-BSN pathway for students holding current registered nurse (RN) licenses can be completed in one year (full-time) following completion of general education and prerequisite requirements. The accelerated, second degree pathway is a 12-month, full-time pathway for students holding a baccalaureate degree outside of nursing. The nursing programs must be completed on a full-time basis.
To be admitted to the BSN program, students must complete a prenursing curriculum during their first two years and be admitted to junior standing (these conditions do not apply to student who are already RNs). Admitted students will enter the program in the fall of their junior year and at that point are considered nursing majors.
Application to the BSN program is a process involving two applications: the George Mason University Undergraduate Application and the BSN Departmental Application. (Currently enrolled Mason students need only apply using the BSN Departmental Application.) Acceptance to the nursing program is contingent upon admission to the university, but admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Application to the BSN major is a competitive admission process. Prospective applicants are responsible to meet all BSN admission requirements at the time of application. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the nursing program - it only allows an application to be considered. Students who are interested in pursuing a major in nursing are encouraged to contact the nursing program for advising prior to applying to the nursing major.
Attendance at the first meeting of all nursing courses (lectures, on-campus laboratories, and agency laboratories) is mandatory.
The Baccalaureate Nursing Program at George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202)887-6791.
The School of Nursing complies with the standards set forth by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF), and is accredited by the Virginia State Board of Nursing (VSBN).