Wheeling University is a private four-year university that integrates professional nursing training with a liberal arts foundation. The Department of Nursing offers multiple academic tracks, including a traditional on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for pre-licensure students and a Second Degree Accelerated BSN for those who already hold a degree in another field. For advanced practice, the university provides a fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specializations in Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Administration, designed to support working professionals.
The BSN curriculum requires approximately 120 credit hours, focusing on core competencies such as critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and spiritual care. Students undergo rigorous classroom instruction supplemented by hands-on training in simulation laboratories. Clinical rotations are held at premier regional facilities, including WVU Medicine’s Wheeling Hospital, where students gain experience in acute care, maternal-child health, and mental health settings. Graduate students in the FNP track complete 728 clinical hours within their own communities, emphasizing primary care in rural and underserved areas.
The program prepares undergraduate students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Known for its small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship, Wheeling University is frequently recognized as a top-ranked nursing program in West Virginia. Its commitment to "leadership in service" distinguishes it from larger state programs by prioritizing the humanistic and ethical dimensions of healthcare.
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A BSN is a 4-year university RN degree, widely preferred by employers and required for many advanced roles, whose graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.
An MSN is a 2–3 year graduate degree that prepares RNs for advanced practice, leadership, and specialized roles such as nurse practitioner or nurse educator.
A post-graduate APRN certificate is a 12–24 month credential that lets MSN-prepared nurses add or change an advanced practice specialty without earning a second degree.
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