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About the School  

The School of Nursing has provided nursing education continuously for over 50 years. The body of knowledge for nursing is derived from nursing theories,research, andclinical practice. North Carolina A&T's School of Nursing extends that body of knowledge by providing a foundation for graduate preparation in nursing and lifelong learning. Students synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences and nursing as a foundation for generalist nursing practice. The graduate of the School of Nursing will be positioned to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession by use of research and management skills.

The program combines the unique resources of the University with those of multiple healthcare delivery systems. Internal and external collaborative relationships are formed that enhance student and faculty competencies in a dynamic evolving culture of rapid scientific and technological advances, community-based practice settings, and changing concepts of health and nursing.

SCHOOL OF NURSING INITIATING THE ACCELERATED BSN OPTION FOR 2ND DEGREE STUDENTS
Students with a bachelor’s degree in something other than nursing, who still aspire to a nursing career, are invited to apply for the accelerated nursing program at NCAT School of Nursing.  Students must apply to the University (Undergraduate program) and apply to the School of Nursing.  Pre-requisites include:  Bachelor’s degree, at least a 3.0 grade point average from degree program, and the following courses (chemistry with lab, nutrition, microbiology, psychology OR abnormal psychology, growth and development, anatomy and physiology). 
Applications will be accepted until all students are selected, beginning August 1, 2009.  A maximum of 10 students will be accepted.  Classes will begin January 4, 2010. The program will offer 58 credit hours over a 12 month (1 calendar year) period.  Students will have 24-32 contact hours per week in a block style curriculum.  Three, one-week vacations are scheduled for the entire year.  Traditional academic vacations are NOT part of this curriculum.  The work and study will be very intense; therefore, students will be unable to work at a paid job during this year. We are excited about this opportunity for qualified students who look forward to a challenging career in nursing.  Nursing is so rewarding and very flexible in the types of positions available.