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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Online Nursing Program at WUV

Bachelor's in Nursing at WUV

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term LengthSelf-Paced

Program Overview Why earn your Bachelor's in Nursing at WUV?

The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at westerfirld university of virginia is a comprehensive 4-year program designed to prepare graduates for professional nursing roles across all healthcare settings. The curriculum covers pharmacology, community health, maternal nursing, nursing research, evidence-based practice, and advanced clinical nursing — building both knowledge and the professional skills to excel.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Comprehensive nursing practice and patient care
  • Community and public health nursing
  • Maternal nursing and care across all age groups
  • Foundations of nursing research and evidence-based care
  • Medical-surgical and clinical nursing
  • Pharmacology and drug dosage calculations
Nursing students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Nursing courses that prepare you for your career

This 144-credit Bachelor's program includes 10 general education courses, 8 core nursing courses, and 6 specialist nursing courses — 24 courses total.

General Education Courses

Broad foundational knowledge across humanities, sciences, and communication.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Nursing Courses

Comprehensive nursing foundations covering community health, maternal care, research, and clinical practice.

N-069Community Health Nursing
N-166Nursing Care for Different Genders and Age Groups
N-177Maternal Nursing
N-180Essentials of Nursing
N-405Introduction to Healthcare System (Health Assessment)
N-536Introduction to Pharmacology
N-643Foundations of Nursing Research
N-822Nursing Practice

Specialist Nursing Courses

Applied clinical courses in pediatric, medical-surgical, and clinical nursing.

NUR-276Introduction to Pediatric Nursing
NUR-317Fundamentals of Drug Dosage Calculations
NUR-390Nursing and Electronic Records
NUR-425Introduction to Nursing
NUR-613Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
NUR-705Introduction to Clinical Nursing

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After acceptance, choose your start date and begin your nursing education. WUV's self-paced format puts you in control of your schedule.

Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Nursing?

A Bachelor's in Nursing from WUV opens doors to professional nursing roles across the healthcare industry:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) — Deliver patient care in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
  • Community Health Nurse — Work in public health and community-based care programs.
  • Medical-Surgical Nurse — Specialize in the care of adult patients in surgical units.
  • Pediatric Nurse — Provide specialized care for children and adolescents.
  • Maternal-Newborn Nurse — Support mothers and infants through the birth process.
  • Clinical Nurse — Deliver evidence-based care in specialized clinical areas.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earn a median annual salary of $81,220, with a projected job growth of 6% through 2032.