Nursing Science Degree

Success within the Nursing Science profession requires attention to detail, problem solving skills, and strong management skills to resolve many issues that arise in a complex healthcare environment. A Nursing Science student is required to delicately balance technical skills, organizational know-how, and academic excellence with a professional, approachable demeanor. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer nursing science degrees.

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Averett University (AU)

5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

AU provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Danville, VA and operated as a private institution. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Agriculture Operations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 830 - 1050 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to AU.  Approximately 54% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to enroll.  For additional information from the admissions office, you can simply request information via this page.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $6,100. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Averett University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at averett.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AU offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).