ECPI University

What you'll study

The curriculum blends nursing core courses, arts & sciences, and self‑integration modules to build clinical competence and professional skills. Core nursing topics cover medical‑surgical nursing, critical care, emergency care, maternal/child, mental health, gerontology, pharmacology, health assessment, research and leadership.

• Core nursing courses (80 semester credit hours) include: HCA400 Health Information Systems; HLT101 Nutrition; NUR219 Dosage Calculations; NUR303 Essentials of Nursing Practice; NUR304 Pathophysiology; NUR305 Concepts of Nursing I; NUR307 Concepts of Nursing II; NUR309 Concepts of Nursing III; NUR310 Pharmacology; NUR325 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan; NUR347 Mental Health Nursing; NUR356 Medical Surgical Nursing I; NUR357 Medical Surgical Nursing II; NUR359 Community Health Nursing; NUR400 Nursing Research; NUR424 Maternal/Newborn Nursing; NUR426 Parent Child Nursing; NUR457 Nursing Care of the Older Adult; NUR458 Acute Care Nursing; NUR470 Professional Leadership; NUR475 Transition to Practice I; NUR476 Transition to Practice II; NUR480 Senior Seminar.
• Arts & Sciences courses (35 semester credit hours) include: BIO111 Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology I (+ lab BIO111L); BIO116 Anatomy and Physiology with Terminology II (+ lab BIO116L); CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone; COM115 Principles of Communication; ENG110 College Composition; ENG120 Advanced Composition; HUM205 Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience; MTH131 College Algebra; MTH140 Statistics; PSY300 Human Growth and Development; PSY105 Introduction to Psychology. (Substitutions allowed per the Arts & Sciences department.)
• Self‑integration courses (5 semester credit hours) include: CIS108 Office Applications; COR103 Freshman Orientation; COR191 Career Orientation; COR196 Study Skills.

Entry requirements

The published materials state there are no pre‑requisites required to start the nursing program and that students take Arts & Sciences courses concurrently with nursing coursework. To earn the BSN students must complete at least 120 semester credit hours and a minimum of eight semesters (approximately 30 months / 120 weeks) of instruction. Available campus locations include Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Charleston (SC), and Orlando/Lake Mary (FL).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX‑RN for entry to professional nursing. A BSN from this program supports access to a broader range of roles than an entry diploma—examples cited include leadership positions, specialty nursing areas, community and acute care roles, and a stronger foundation for advanced nursing degrees.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, federal student aid and employer tuition assistance where available. Because the program is accelerated and year‑round, budgeting for tuition and living expenses across a condensed timeline is important; contact the campus financial aid office for campus‑specific funding options and application deadlines.