# Nursing (Accelerated BSN) **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Nursing **Sub-Program:** Nursing **Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Nursing **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/bsn-degree-bachelor-of-science-nursing **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:28+00:00 ## Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Overview Are you passionate about becoming a registered nurse but also want the advancement opportunities that a bachelor's degree offers? Our innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program can help you achieve both in just 2.5 years. This program is perfect for individuals who are ready to launch into the nursing field quickly while gaining the educational foundation for future growth. Graduate prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for advancement in the field. **Value of earning your BSN degree:** - Wider range of opportunities, including leadership or specialty roles. - Stronger foundation for pursuing advanced nursing degrees. - Deeper understanding of nursing theory and research. - **120 Credits** — 2.5 Year BSN Degree - **Start in the Nursing Program** — No Pre-Requisites Required ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates should grow in the following areas: - **Pursue Career Advancement:** BSN programs delve into complex healthcare areas like leadership, research, and community health. - **Health Assessment:** Improve Health Assessment skills to provide care based on a comprehensive physical exam. - **Evidence-Based Practice:** Learning to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make informed decisions about patient care. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Locations - [Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/virginia-beach-va) - [Charleston, SC](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/charleston-sc) - [Northern Virginia, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/northern-virginia-va) - [Orlando Lake Mary, FL](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/orlando-lake-mary-fl) - [Richmond, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/richmond-va) ## BSN Curriculum We develop effective nursing professionals through training and practical experience. - **Foundational Nursing** BSN graduates deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through teamwork and cultural competence. - **Medical Certification** ECPI University helps prepare BSN graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN and become licensed registered nurses. - **Acute Nursing** BSN students learn to care for critically ill patients through medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing training. - **Leadership in Nursing** BSN students develop leadership skills to manage healthcare teams and improve patient care. ### Program Requirements To receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months and 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses\* 80 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *The following courses are available online for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at the Orlando, Florida campus:* [HCA400](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HCA400) and [HLT101](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HLT101). | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [HCA400](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HCA400 "View HCA400") | [Health Information Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HCA400 "View HCA400") | 3 | | [HLT101](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HLT101 "View HLT101") | [Nutrition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HLT101 "View HLT101") | 3 | | [NUR219](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR219 "View NUR219") | [Dosage Calculations](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR219 "View NUR219") | 1 | | [NUR303](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR303 "View NUR303") | [Essentials of Nursing practice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR303 "View NUR303") | 3 | | [NUR304](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR304 "View NUR304") | [Pathophysiology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR304 "View NUR304") | 3 | | [NUR305](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR305 "View NUR305") | [Concepts of Nursing I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR305 "View NUR305") | 2 | | [NUR307](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR307 "View NUR307") | [Concepts of Nursing II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR307 "View NUR307") | 3 | | [NUR309](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR309 "View NUR309") | [Concepts of Nursing III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR309 "View NUR309") | 3 | | [NUR310](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR310 "View NUR310") | [Pharmacology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR310 "View NUR310") | 3 | | [NUR325](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR325 "View NUR325") | [Health Assessment Across the Lifespan](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR325 "View NUR325") | 4 | | [NUR347](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR347 "View NUR347") | [Mental Health Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR347 "View NUR347") | 4 | | [NUR356](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR356 "View NUR356") | [Medical Surgical Nursing I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR356 "View NUR356") | 5 | | [NUR357](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR357 "View NUR357") | [Medical Surgical Nursing II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR357 "View NUR357") | 5 | | [NUR359](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR359 "View NUR359") | [Community Health Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR359 "View NUR359") | 5 | | [NUR400](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR400 "View NUR400") | [Nursing Research](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR400 "View NUR400") | 3 | | [NUR424](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR424 "View NUR424") | [Maternal/Newborn Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR424 "View NUR424") | 4 | | [NUR426](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR426 "View NUR426") | [Parent Child Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR426 "View NUR426") | 4 | | [NUR457](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR457 "View NUR457") | [Nursing Care of the Older Adult](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR457 "View NUR457") | 4 | | [NUR458](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR458 "View NUR458") | [Acute Care Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR458 "View NUR458") | 5 | | [NUR470](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR470 "View NUR470") | [Professional Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR470 "View NUR470") | 3 | | [NUR475](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR475 "View NUR475") | [Transition to Practice I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR475 "View NUR475") | 3 | | [NUR476](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR476 "View NUR476") | [Transition to Practice II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR476 "View NUR476") | 4 | | [NUR480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR480 "View NUR480") | [Senior Seminar](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR480 "View NUR480") | 3 | #### Arts and Sciences Courses\* 35 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page. The following courses are available online for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at the Orlando, Florida campus:* [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480), [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115), [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110), [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120), [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205), [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131), [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140), [QFAYL07TMSHNHGH53WN0](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/QfAyL07tmsHnHGh53wN0), [PSY300](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY300). | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [BIO111](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO111 "View BIO111") | [Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO111 "View BIO111") | 3 | | [BIO111L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO111L "View BIO111L") | [Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology I Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO111L "View BIO111L") | 1 | | [BIO116](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO116 "View BIO116") | [Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO116 "View BIO116") | 3 | | [BIO116L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO116L "View BIO116L") | [Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology II Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BIO116L "View BIO116L") | 1 | | [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | [Arts and Sciences Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | 3 | | [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 | | [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | [College Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | 3 | | [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | [Advanced Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | 3 | | [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | [Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | 3 | | [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | [College Algebra](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | 3 | | [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | [Statistics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | 3 | | [PSY300](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY300 "View PSY300") | [Human Growth and Development](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY300 "View PSY300") | 3 | | [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | [Introduction to Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | 3 | #### Self-Integration Courses\*\* 5 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *\*\*The following courses are available online for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at the Orlando, Florida campus:* [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108) *and* [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191)*.* | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | [Office Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | 2 | | [COR103](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR103 "View COR103") | [Freshman Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR103 "View COR103") | 1 | | [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | [Career Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | 1 | | [COR196](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR196 "View COR196") | [Study Skills](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR196 "View COR196") | 1 | ## Program Outcomes Program outcomes, such as NCLEX-RN pass rates, provide information about a nursing program's quality and effectiveness. This metric helps students assess a program's ability to prepare graduates for successful licensure and entry into the nursing field. ### BSN Registered Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates | Campus | 2025 Pass %\* | 2024 Pass %\* | 2023 Pass %\* | |---|---|---|---| | Manassas | 90 | 100 | NA | | Richmond | 95 | 100 | NA | | Virginia Beach | 94.12 | 97.06 | 91.67 | \*[NCLEX Pass Rates are tracked annually to provide a consistent measure of program performance.](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/TestingPassRates/) ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation). ## Programmatic Accreditation The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at ECPI University Orlando, Florida campus, ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia campus, ECPI University Richmond, Virginia campus, and ECPI University Northern Virginia, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ([http://www.ccneaccreditation.org](http://www.ccneaccreditation.org "Learn more about CCNE").)