护理科学学士学位

护理科学学士（BSN）计划获得了弗吉尼亚州护理委员会和大学护理教育委员会的认可。本科护理课程为学生提供优质的护理服务，并在日益复杂和充满挑战的现代医疗保健领域提供领导地位。毕业生需要在医院，长期护理机构以及社区卫生和其他医疗机构中担任专业护士。该计划强调健康促进和疾病预防，利用及早发现潜在的健康问题，在门诊和急诊机构维持健康以及为护理的管理职责做准备。护理学院提供了完成BSN的四种途径其中导致完成本科课程的目标。传统途径是完成梅森核心课程和先决条件要求之后的两年课程。对于持有当前注册护士（RN）许可证的学
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is accredited by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 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 and acute-care agencies, and preparation for the managerial responsibilities of nursing.The School of Nursing offers four 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 the Mason Core and prerequisite requirements. An accelerated RN-to-BSN pathway for students holding current registered nurse (RN) licenses may be completed in one year (full-time) following completion of the Mason Core and prerequisite requirements. The accelerated, second degree pathway is a 12-month curriculum for students holding a baccalaureate degree outside of nursing. The traditional and accelerated pathways in nursing must be completed on a full-time basis. An accelerated Veteran LPN-to-BSN pathway is offered for licensed LPNs seeking to pursue a BSN and earn their RN license. The Veteran LPN-to-BSN pathway is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge gained through an LPN program and previous military health training and must be completed on a full-time basis. Students can complete this pathway in 12 months following completion of the nursing prerequisite requirements.