Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Accelerated Pre-Licensure Program
Serve Families and Communities with Liberty University’s B.S. in Nursing – Accelerated Degree Program
Are you interested in transitioning from your previously earned bachelor’s degree to a bachelor’s degree in nursing? Maybe your personal or career goals have changed, and you’d like to earn your BSN degree as soon as possible. If this sounds like you, we have the program for you! Liberty University’s accelerated B.S. to BSN program offers you rigorous academics, expert professors, the prestige of an accredited nursing program, and the ability to finish your degree in as little as 2 years.
As a Christian university, we believe that it is our duty to care for others — and as a nursing student, you’ll be able to do just that. This degree program was designed with your success in mind. Our BSN’s rigorous curriculum can help equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to stand out as a principled, knowledgeable professional who is capable of providing care to people who need it most.
Please note: Students can apply to this program with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, but sciences must be completed.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our bachelor’s degrees in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
- Our courses focus on helping you develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are vital in your future career as a nurse.
- Our graduates consistently meet and exceed our goal of a 90% first-time pass rate of the NCLEX.
- You can gain valuable hands-on experience through the completion of over 600 clinical hours.
- You will study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and chemistry.
- Our accelerated BSN degree features instruction in caring for families, adolescents, adults, and the critically ill.
What Will You Learn?
- How to communicate with other cultures as a health professional
- Human nutrition
- Leadership in nursing
- Pharmacology
- Strategies for caring for the mental health of patients
Licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Career Opportunities for Accelerated B.S. to BSN Graduates
- Critical care nurse
- Emergency department nurse
- Flight nurse
- Home health nurse
- Missionary nurse
Opportunities and Facilities Available to BSN Nursing Students
- Our faculty members are involved in clinical practice, possess advanced degrees and certifications in their areas of specialty, and are actively involved in professional development and community service.
- Our 14,000-square-foot School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
- We offer distant clinical sites in Richmond and Roanoke hospitals as well as international clinical mission trips to countries like Rwanda, Kenya, Guatemala, and Haiti.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Accelerated Pre-Licensure Program
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our bachelor’s degrees in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
- Our courses focus on helping you develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are vital in your future career as a nurse.
- Our graduates consistently meet and exceed our goal of a 90% first-time pass rate of the NCLEX.
- You can gain valuable hands-on experience through the completion of over 600 clinical hours.
- You will study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and chemistry.
- Our accelerated BSN degree features instruction in caring for families, adolescents, adults, and the critically ill.
What Will You Learn?
- How to communicate with other cultures as a health professional
- Human nutrition
- Leadership in nursing
- Pharmacology
- Strategies for caring for the mental health of patients
Please note: Students can apply to this program with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, but sciences must be completed.
Licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Career Opportunities for Accelerated B.S. to BSN Graduates
- Critical care nurse
- Emergency department nurse
- Flight nurse
- Home health nurse
- Missionary nurse
Opportunities and Facilities Available to BSN Nursing Students
- Our faculty members are involved in clinical practice, possess advanced degrees and certifications in their areas of specialty, and are actively involved in professional development and community service.
- Our 14,000-square-foot School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
- We offer distant clinical sites in Richmond and Roanoke hospitals as well as international clinical mission trips to countries like Rwanda, Kenya, Guatemala, and Haiti.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CCNE
