5 Nursing Campuses,
1 WVU School of Nursing.
Whether you are interested in earning your first degree or advancing your field of knowledge at the graduate level, the WVU School of Nursing has a program for you on one of our five campuses.
Beckley Campus
A campus within the West Virginia University system, WVU Tech offers more than 30 different academic programs and is located in Beckley, West Virginia. The WVU School of Nursing offers its traditional, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing on the Beckley campus.
The program works closely with Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), Thomas Health Systems, Highland Hospital, Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley ARH Hospital, Plateau Medical Center and local agencies to provide clinical training opportunities for nursing students in all years of study.
Bridgeport Campus (Opening 2023)
In a unique partnership, a new wing of WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport will house a WVU School of Nursing accelerated undergraduate nursing program. Students will appreciate the convenience of state-of-the art classrooms and skills labs just steps away from the clinical facility. At Bridgeport, students can enjoy smaller class sizes, connect with a close cohort of 24 fellow classmates, and engage with dedicated faculty members.
The UHC campus program’s first cohort is planned for January 2023. Applications are being accepted March 1, 2022 through July 1, 2022. The fast-track BS/BA to BSN nursing program, which mirrors the Morgantown campus program, provides accelerated entry into the nursing profession for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The program runs five full-time semesters, or 18 months in length, and consists of 66 credits of nursing curriculum.
Charleston Campus
The Charleston Division of the WVU Health Sciences Center is a clinical campus of the larger Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. The Charleston Division was formed in 1972 as part of a federal rural health initiative designed to expand health professions’ education beyond the traditional campus. Faculty of the Charleston Division of the School of Nursing participate online with faculty in Morgantown to offer RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD degrees. Students in southern West Virginia may enroll on the Charleston campus in order to attend on-campus events and workshops closer to home.
Keyser Campus
WVU Keyser Campus offers a four-year BSN program complete with a state-of-the-art skills lab and simulation facility.
The program works closely with Potomac Valley Hospital, Garrett Regional Medical Center, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Grant Memorial Hospital, Stonerise Keyser, Thomas B. Finan Center, UPMC Western Maryland, and many community sites to provide clinical training opportunities for nursing students in all years of nursing study.
Morgantown Campus
One of three campuses in Morgantown, the Health Sciences Center is the primary teaching and research center for the health professions schools. The campus also includes Ruby Memorial Hospital and other clinical facilities associated with WVU Medicine, all of which serve as teaching locations for our students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention operates a major occupational health research facility on this campus.
Programs offered at the Beckley Campus
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is recognized by health care agencies as providing students with excellent preparation for the nursing profession. Graduates are in great demand and enjoy a large number of career opportunities. Our BSN pass rates for first-time test takers on the national licensure exam in 2020 was 98%.
Programs offered at the Bridgeport Campus
BS/BA to Bachelor of Science
The BS/BA to BSN program is an accelerated program for college graduates who wish to become a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing. The program, offered on the Morgantown and Bridgeport campuses, is designed for full-time study. After 18 months of continuous enrollment, successful students obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and are eligible to take the licensing examination for a registered professional nurse (RN).
Programs offered at the Charleston Campus
RN to Bachelor of Science
Our online RN to BSN program offers graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs the opportunity to complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). Nursing courses in the RN to BSN program are designed for completion in three semesters of full-time study. All the courses are offered as web courses and in-state tuition rates apply to all RSN-BSN students, regardless of residency.
Master of Science in Nursing
The MSN programs at WVU offer baccalaureate-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a master's degree with part-time or full-time curriculum options. Current programs include master’s degrees in PNP (pediatric) and FNP (family) nurse practitioner specialty tracks.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The WVU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing. Graduates of the DNP program advance the application of nursing knowledge through the translation and implementation of evidence for practice to improve health outcomes for diverse populations. This expert level practice builds on past advanced practice education, experience, and certification. The DNP program can be completed in as few as 32 credit hours.
Programs offered at the Keyser Campus
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is recognized by health care agencies as providing students with excellent preparation for the nursing profession. Graduates are in great demand and enjoy a large number of career opportunities. Our BSN pass rates for first-time test takers on the national licensure exam in 2020 was 98%.
Programs offered at the Morgantown Campus
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is recognized by health care agencies as providing students with excellent preparation for the nursing profession. Graduates are in great demand and enjoy a large number of career opportunities. Our BSN pass rates for first-time test takers on the national licensure exam in 2020 was 98%.
BS/BA to Bachelor of Science
The BS/BA to BSN program is an accelerated program for college graduates who wish to become a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing. The program, offered on the Morgantown and Bridgeport campuses, is designed for full-time study. After 18 months of continuous enrollment, successful students obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and are eligible to take the licensing examination for a registered professional nurse (RN).
DNP Nurse Anesthetist
This accredited, hybrid curriculum prepares the student nurse anesthetist for certification in nurse anesthesia and will confer a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. A student enrolling in this major can expect a rigorous, challenging program of study, heavily based in sciences including anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, chemistry, and physics. This full-time program will require students to take 88 credits and at least 2,000 clinical hours over three years or nine continuous semesters.
Master of Science in Nursing
The MSN programs at WVU offer baccalaureate-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a master's degree with part-time or full-time curriculum options. Current programs include master’s degrees in PNP (pediatric) and FNP (family) nurse practitioner specialty tracks.
PhD
The Ph.D. in Nursing offers both part-time and full-time options, composed of in-person and online learning components. Currently, three years of coursework is delivered online during fall and spring semesters, and summer courses are offered in a seminar-style, face-to-face format. Once students defend a dissertation proposal, they advance to become doctoral candidates. Students then complete the research and dissertation phase, which culminates in a written and oral dissertation defense
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The WVU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing. Graduates of the DNP program advance the application of nursing knowledge through the translation and implementation of evidence for practice to improve health outcomes for diverse populations. This expert level practice builds on past advanced practice education, experience, and certification. The DNP program can be completed in as few as 32 credit hours.
Since I wanted to learn more about the mind-body connection, I thought, ‘Why not do nursing?’ I ended up loving it. I didn’t think I would love it as much as I did.
WVU is great at making sure the students have what they need. On the Keyser Campus, all of the professors care and will go out of their way to help you.
I think I’ve always wanted to work in peds. Going through nursing school only reaffirmed that. The possibility of having that long lasting impact on the pediatric population is really exciting.
WVU School of Nursing,
where you are.
The WVU School of Nursing offers several programs through WVU Online.
Online programs
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Programs available online
RN to Bachelor of Science
Our online RN to BSN program offers graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs the opportunity to complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). Nursing courses in the RN to BSN program are designed for completion in three semesters of full-time study. All the courses are offered as web courses and in-state tuition rates apply to all RSN-BSN students, regardless of residency.
Master of Science in Nursing
The MSN programs at WVU offer baccalaureate-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a master's degree with part-time or full-time curriculum options. Current programs include master’s degrees in PNP (pediatric) and FNP (family) nurse practitioner specialty tracks.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The WVU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing. Graduates of the DNP program advance the application of nursing knowledge through the translation and implementation of evidence for practice to improve health outcomes for diverse populations. This expert level practice builds on past advanced practice education, experience, and certification. The DNP program can be completed in as few as 32 credit hours.
There’s so much devastation, but it warms my heart to be able to have support from WVU Medicine and the WVU School of Nursing. Everyone from my DNP program reached out with kind words and asked, ‘What can we do for you?’ So many professors, and two of my classmates and friends, Beth and Kayla, reached out to me to say, ‘We’re here for you.’ It made my heart feel better knowing I have a nursing family here at WVU.