WVU School of Nursing Academic Programs

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prepares graduates to begin professional nursing practice and provides a foundation for graduate education in nursing.

BS/BA – BSN: Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Offers a program of study for college graduates to obtain an MSN.

RN to BSN – Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Offers graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs the opportunity to complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

RN to MSN - Registered Nurse/Master of Science in Nursing
Program designed for the registered nurse who is a graduate of an associate degree nursing program and interested in a Master's program. Full-time or part-time enrollment available.

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
Preparing advanced practice nurses in the areas of family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and neonatal nurse practitioner.

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Prepares advanced practice nurses who practice at the highest level of professional nursing and advance the application of nursing knowledge for the purpose of improving health care for diverse populations.

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Prepares nurse scholars/educators who will engage in the full faculty role of teaching, service, and research in schools of nursing.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Advanced Pharmacology
Continuing Education Credit offered through our Charleston Division.

Parish Nursing
Basic Parish Nurse Education Course.

Post MSN-NP – Post Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner
A 17 credit post-MSN graduate certificate program that prepares participants for family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, and a 24 credit adult psychiatric/mental health post-master's certificate.

WVU Office of Graduate Education
Web resources for graduate and potential graduate students of WVU.

Contact Information
Contact information for questions regarding the School of Nursing Admissions, Student Services or Academic Programs.