• To be considered for the LPN to BSN track you must currently be a Licensed Practical Nurse
• LPN to BSN students will be awarded 8 advanced placement credits in the first semester of their Junior Year

• Daytime, fulltime—Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday clinical
• Program offered every January
• Takes 2.5 years to complete
• Graduate with your Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be able to apply to take the NCLEX licensure exam
• We offer placement assistance for graduates

Currently accepting applications for the January 2014 session.

• All coursework must be completed with a “C-” or higher from an accredited institution.
• Sentara College does not expire general education courses.
• General education courses are not offered at Sentara College.

First Time Degree Seeking Students Include:
- Students who do not hold a liberal arts degree (i.e. Associate of Science, Associate of Art, or Bachelor's Degrees).
- Students with a technical degree as defined by the Department of Education (i.e. Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Science, etc).

Second Degree Seeking Students Include:
- Students who hold an Associate of Art, Associate of Science, Associate of Art & Science, or a Bachelor's Degree. 

General Education Requirements
First Time Degree Seeking:
A minimum of 30 credits, to include “X” classes, need to be completed to apply.

Second Degree Seeking:
“X” classes need to be completed to apply

All remaining “O” classes for both First Time Degree and Second Degree Seeking students must be completed prior to beginning the Nursing Program with us in January.

For transcripts reviews, please join us for an Academic Planning and Information Session.

Any foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES approved organization first.
Please click here for information on local college general education equivalents.

Preadmission Testing Requirement
The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is required for consideration into the Nursing Program.  For more information about this test and how to prepare for and register please click here.

1. Deadline to apply June 15, 2013.  Submit your application, college transcripts and the $85 non-refundable administrative processing fee.

2. TEAS test must be completed and submitted by June 15, 2013.

3. Official or unofficial transcripts are due by June 15, 2013 for admission consideration.

4. Notification of acceptance by June 30, 2013.

5. If accepted, the non-refundable class deposit of $100, which will be credited to your account the day classes begin, is due by July 31, 2013.

6. ALL official transcripts for all general education course requirements due by January 1, 2014.  Students will not be allowed to start classes unless the College has official transcripts.

• In-state and Out-of-State tuition, fees, and expenses are the same.
• Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  GI Bill and VA Benefits can also be used.  Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.
• Additional expenses such as uniforms/shoes, textbooks, supplies, parking, immunizations, BLS certification, and hospital ID badge are the responsibility of the student.  Detailed information on these items will be distributed at Registration.

Please note:  Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice.

Total program tuition - $22,165 (66 credits)
Uniform costs -  approximately $200
Book costs (new) - approximately $2,175
NCLEX exam fees (not included in tuition) - $330

If you would like to receive an estimate on your total out-of-pocket expenses to attend Sentara College of Health Sciences’ Traditional BSN Program, head to the Net Price Calculator to get started.