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Offering degree and certificate programs from entry-level practice through the doctorate, VCU’s School of Nursing will get you where you want to go.

Whether you’re pursuing your first degree, returning to school to earn an advanced degree or making a career switch, we've got the degree programs you need to achieve your goals.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

B.S.

Traditional B.S. in Nursing

On Campus

For students who want to become a nurse and do not already have a nursing degree

B.S.

RN to B.S. in Nursing

Online

For RNs with an associate's degree who want to earn a bachelor's degree

B.S.

RN to B.S. for VCU Health Employees

Online

For RNs with an associate's degree working at VCU Health who want to earn a bachelor's degree

B.S.

RN to B.S. Co-Enrollment

Online

For students who want to be a nurse and are working on an associate's degree in nursing at Brightpoint, Reynolds, Rappahannock or Southside Virginia community college

Doctor of Nursing Practice

D.N.P.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Hybrid

For RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing who want to be a nurse practitioner

D.N.P.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hybrid

For RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing who want to be a nurse practitioner

D.N.P.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Hybrid

For RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing who want to be a nurse practitioner

D.N.P.

Nursing Informatics

Online

For RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing who have an interest in data and technology to improve patient care

D.N.P.

Nursing Leadership and Organizational Science

Online

For RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing who want to earn a nursing leadership degree to expand their impact into leadership roles

D.N.P.

Post-M.S. to D.N.P.

Online

For advanced practice RNs with a master's degree who want to earn a D.N.P.

D.N.P. and Certificate

Dual D.N.P. and Certificate

Hybrid

For advanced practice RNs with a master's degree who want to earn an additional ARPN certification and a D.N.P. to expand their impact into leadership roles