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Nursing COD BadgeThe Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at UAFS offers qualified students a pathway to becoming an RN either through the two-year Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) or the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Professional nursing education integrates liberal and nursing education to foster critical thinking skills required for professional nursing and prepares nurses to practice effectively in a healthcare environment in diverse settings.

The ADN is your gateway to a rewarding degree in healthcare. In just two years, you can earn your associate degree and be well-prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam, a crucial step in becoming a registered nurse. 

 

The BSN is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. UAFS's BSN program prepares highly competent nursing practitioners for professional careers in a dynamic healthcare environment. It provides the foundation for graduate education in nursing as well as professional  leadership opportunities within clinical settings. UAFS's nursing program's high level of quality has also earned it accolades from the Colleges of Distinction.

 

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Scholarship Opportunities

Your nursing degree is closer than you think, thanks to the generosity of UAFS friends and alumni. UAFS Nursing students receive tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship aid annually through the UAFS Foundation Lion’s Share program.

Qualified nursing students can apply to more than 25 scholarships provided through the generosity of UAFS donors. These private gifts are set aside expressly for nursing students. Find out if you qualify by visiting the Lion’s Share Scholarship site and submitting your application.

ADN students may qualify for tuition reimbursement programs from Mercy and Baptist Hospitals, alongside extensive private scholarships through the UAFS Foundation, empowering nearly all students to enroll with no out-of-pocket tuition cost.

 

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Nursing (BSN)

The evolving world of healthcare has created a constantly growing need for nursing professionals of all levels. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing utilizes cutting-edge technology and clinical experience within area healthcare systems to provide the active, hands-on learning necessary to prepare competent and compassionate nurses. Click here to learn more.

Accelerated Nursing (BSN)

The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing entry option in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing allows bachelor degree holders to obtain a B.S.N. in as little as 15 months. Theory, laboratory, and clinical practice may be scheduled in the morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours to provide optimal learning experiences. Click here to learn more.

A.A.S. in Nursing (ADN)

Do you want a rewarding career that allows you to make a life-changing difference in people's lives? Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing, often called an associate degree in nursing (ADN), is your gateway to a fulfilling career as a Registered Nurse (RN). Learn more about our ADN pathway by clicking this link.

A.A.S. in Nursing (LPN - ADN)

Do you have an active, unencumbered LPN license? Take the next step in your nursing career by enrolling in this LPN to ADN pathway, earning your associate degree in nursing, to become an RN. Learn more about the LPN to ADN pathway by clicking this link.