Radford University Nursing School Review

Radford University (RU) established in 1910 in Radford, Virginia, and took over a year to complete. In 1913, Radford University started its first session. Radford University is going to be expanding in the next several years, with plans currently in process for a 112,000 square-foot wellness center on the campus, which will be completed in 2013. In 2014, Radford University will be home to a 115,000 square-foot Center for the Sciences, which will house a lab and energy efficient classroom spaces.

Radford University’s School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN), a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track (RN to BSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Radford University trains students to be able to work in a variety of healthcare environments, including; Physician’s offices, hospitals, nursing homes and home healthcare. Upon completion of the BSN program, graduates go on to apply to write the NCLEX-RN examination, in order to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Radford University is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For those wanting to remain in Southwestern Virginia after graduating and getting licensed, employees include LewisGale Medical Center, Medical Facilities of America, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and the Veterans Administration in Salem, VA.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track (RN to BSN Program)

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Track is intended for Registered Nurses who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is available online, as it is intended for working Registered Nurses.

Applicants to the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track, must hold an associate degree or diploma and must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Applicants must be Registered Nurses in Virginia and be accepted into Radford University. The Registered Nurse track can be completed in three semesters, and can also be completed on a part-time basis. Students need only attend Radford University campus twice per semester, and all other schoolwork can be completed online.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP)

Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Program at Radford University must provide three letters of reference from professional contacts and three recommendation forms. Applicants must provide GRE scores and official transcripts from all prior higher-education institutions. Applicants must write a letter outlining career goals and why he or she is interested in the Doctor of Nursing Program.Applicants must also submit samples of prior academic writing as well as a resume including education and proof of clinical practice hours.

After the application has been sent in, individuals will be asked to submit all licenses and certifications and go through an interview process. Specializations in the Doctor of Nursing Program at Radford University include; Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery Initiative and Psychiatric Mental Health. Upon graduation from the Doctor of Nursing Program, graduates can go on to sit certification exams for the specific specialization as listed above. The Doctor of Nursing Program can be completed full-time or part-time and must be completed within eight years.

Contact:
Radford University
801 East Main Street,
Radford, VA 24141,
United States
(540) 831-5000