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Wesleyan and Sentara Pursue Nursing Program
VWU pursuing a joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Sentara College of Health Sciences
University News | January 7, 2020
91直播 Wesleyan University is pursuing the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to its academic program. 91直播BSN could be offered as a joint degree with and would involve coursework at both institutions.
91直播signing of an agreement to formalize the intent of both institutions is expected shortly, followed by an in-depth application process with 91直播 Wesleyan’s accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
91直播 Wesleyan currently offers several preparatory programs for the medical field, including pre-professional tracks in pre-nursing/allied health, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, art therapy and counseling. VWU also has an articulation agreement with Sentara College of Health Sciences whereby students may be guaranteed admission to Sentara's Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) program, and a Joint Program in Medicine and an Early Assurance Program with Eastern 91直播 Medical School.
91直播University's undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 36 majors, 30 minors, and 12 pre-professional tracks. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education.
Founded as the first nursing program in Norfolk, Sentara College of Health Sciences has grown and advanced over its 127-year history to bring students the best in healthcare education. 91直播College’s connection to Sentara Healthcare allows students to learn from expert clinicians in world-class healthcare centers. Sentara College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
For more information, contact the Office of Enrollment at 757.455.3208 or enrollment@vwu.edu.