JMU offers a 4-year program leading to a Bachelor of Nursing degree.

• Students entering the university as freshman, complete the General Education Program, prerequisite courses, electives, and nursing electives during the first two years prior to applying to the BSN program.
• Students transferring to the university from another college or university need to complete one full time semester at JMU prior to applying to the BSN program.
• Students who hold a bachelor’s degree from another institution may not earn a second bachelor’s degree through JMU.

The BSN program prepares entry-level generalists nurses. The curriculum exemplifies the School of Nursing Student Learning Outcomes. 

A complete listing of all core and elective courses is available in the nursing program section of the official JMU Undergraduate Catalog.

• Classroom courses
• Varied practicum activities
• Health Assessment & Skills labs
• Simulation Lab Experiences
• Learning: Theory, Skills, Application

Students may choose to participate in the Honors College, complete a minor, or complete a concentration in addition to their major requirements.

Recommended Program of Study

• BSN Plan of Study - For Dec 1, 2023 & July 1, 2024 Application Dates (PDF)
• BSN Plan of Study - For Dec 1 2024 Application Date and After (PDF)