Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ATBSN)

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2.5 Year BSN Degree
120 Credits

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Your Fastest Path To A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN) Degree

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Complete the 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in as little as two and a half years with ECPI University's Year-Round Schedule versus traditional 4 year colleges.

Steamlined Path

Our consolidated and straight forward 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program leveraging online and on-campus delivery is tailored towards a more efficient pathway to a nursing degree.

2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Overview

The focus of the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) program is to offer a quality educational program that provides its graduates with the educational foundation and skills necessary to achieve professional success in the field of nursing.

ECPI University is committed to providing quality nursing education with the goal of developing clinical leaders with the ability to advance and promote the health of the diverse populations within the communities they serve, advocate on behalf of their clients, achieve and maintain their clinical competency, and provide service to the community and the profession.

The University faculty and administration are dedicated to achieving the University and BSN program’s focus.

To view Student Consumer Information visit: https://www.ecpi.edu/student-consumer-services which provides additional information on the future careers, success, cost, and financing for this program. For information on the University Completion and Graduation Rates, please see About ECPI University.

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What is the 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program?

The 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers serious students a more direct path to getting a Bachelors In Nursing. The industry is recommending BSN as the preferred level for all nurses moving forward.

Moreover, a study from the National Institutes of Health finds that starting wages of BSN nurses are significantly higher than those of nurses with an associate’s degree.

Why Choose the ECPI University 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program?

The process for many nursing students is to enter as a Practical Nurse, then get an RN, and then onto a BSN Online. Historically, this was complicated and logistically difficult with all of the stopping, starting and potential transferring.

This new ECPI University 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing path will allow the student who focus on becoming a nurse the ability to:

  • Pursue their degree with a consolidated on-ground and online program.
  • Obtain a BSN quickly using our ECPI University 2.5 year formula.
  • Upon graduation students can sit for the NCLEX-RN

Not looking to spend four years in college? Then take a look at ECPI University. Through our accelerated, year-round program, you could earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as little as 2.5 Years!

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CCNE Accredited

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at ECPI University Orlando, Florida campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).

What Can I Do With a Bachelor's In Nursing?

What are the Possible Career Tracks for a Bachelors In Nursing?

The 2.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows students to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet the preventative and restorative needs of patients. Students learn both the art and science of nursing.

The 2.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate can work in a variety of roles in community health, specialty bedside practice, informatics, and management, pursuing employment in a range of settings.

Top career choices in this field include:

  • Primary Care Clinics
  • Managed Care Facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Home Healthcare
  • Hospices
  • Nursing Education
  • Mental Health Agencies
  • Military and Industry

Program Outcomes

2.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Outcomes

The curriculum leading to the 2.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is designed to prepare a professional nurse with several key demonstrative abilities. Each prospective graduate must successfully pass the national Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before being able to practice as a registered nurse.

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Recommended Licensure

All nurse graduates must apply for licensure through the state Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing must deem the graduate eligible to test and the graduate must successfully pass the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before being able to practice as a registered nurse.

Upon completion of our 2.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you are expected to demonstrate the following abilities:

  • Provide holistic, safe, competent patient care by applying the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the health care needs of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities;
  • Synthesize and apply knowledge from the humanities, the arts and letters, the social and natural sciences as a basis for clinical reasoning and decision-making in nursing practice;
  • Effectively communicate using written, verbal and electronic methodologies;
  • Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, in partnership with the individual, family, group, or community, to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and to influence health care delivery;
  • Apply theories of nursing, patient teaching, leadership and management, and legal and ethical principles to promote optimal care delivery with nurse-sensitive quality indicators;
  • Contribute to the enhancement of nursing practice through the delivery of compassionate care, the evaluation of health outcomes, and the application of research to practice;
  • Actively participate in the role of a professional nurse through practice, self-care, leadership and lifelong learning across the continuum of care.
  • Apply knowledge of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments to advocate for the provision of safe and equitable nursing care.

 

BSN NCLEX Pass Ratess

Campus

2023 Pass %

Manassas

NA

Richmond

NA

Virginia Beach

91.67

The 2.5 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum

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Visit the ECPI University Catalog for the most current program information.

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

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