Bluefield State College Nursing Program Review

Bluefield State College (BSC), located in Bluefield, West Virginia is an historically African American public higher education institution.

The School of Nursing and Allied Health at Bluefield State College offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in nursing. The Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing program (LPN to RN) admits students in May and the Associate Degree in Nursing Program (ADN) begins in the fall semester.

Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing Program (LPN to RN)

The Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing Program at Bluefield State College is intended for individuals who already hold a Licensed Practical Nursing licensure and wish to advance their training to the level of Registered Nurse. The program is accelerated, and individuals must complete prerequisites in math, general psychology, human development and anatomy. The program is composed of a 10 week summer session, as well as four semesters and is composed of 70 hours in total.

Associate Degree in Nursing Program (ADN)

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Bluefield State College requires all individuals to be physically strong in order to be admitted. Individuals must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and be able to push or pull up to 100 pounds frequently and more than 100 pounds occasionally. Individuals must be capable of standing and walking for a large part of the work day and be able to work indoors all day. Applicants must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team setting. Individuals must be able to withstand a high level of stress and be mentally alert and adaptable.

Upon graduation from the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Bluefield State College, individuals will be able to apply to write the NCLEX-RN examination, in order to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. Registered Nurses work in a variety of healthcare institutions including; long-term care facilities, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, schools, hospices and many more varied healthcare organizations.

Admissions

Individuals applying to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program or the Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing programs at Bluefield State College must hold a high school diploma or GED and must be either a full-time freshman, a transfer student from another accredited institution or a former student of Bluefield State College, who has been out of college for one semester or more. Applicants may also be Special Non-Matriculating students who would like to pursue baccalaureate courses, but does not wish to gain a baccalaureate degree at the present time. Transient students, who wish to take one or more classes at Bluefield State College, while being registered at another college, may also apply to the nursing programs. Finally, Provisional Students may apply, who are students who wish to take nursing courses while still enrolled in high school.

In order to apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Bluefield State College, individuals must submit all of the prerequisites outlined by the college, as well as a clear criminal background check. Applicants must also submit immunization records that are up to date, as well as any nurse licensure that is already completed. Individuals must also submit a drug screen test when applying. Individuals applying to the Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing program must show a copy of their unencumbered Licensed Practical Nursing licensure in order to be admitted into the program.

Contact:
Bluefield State College
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701-2198
Phone: 304-327-4000