The RN BSN program at UNC Pembroke is offered cooperatively with Fayetteville State University, is designed for registered nurses only who wish to earn the baccalaureate nursing degree. Students select which institution to attend as each confers the BSN degree. Program of 124 hours is designed to prepare RNs, graduates of ADN or Hospital Diploma technical programs, to integrate principles and theories of general education and nursing in using the nursing process to provide care to clients and their families and groups in any health care setting.
Program prepares the professional nurse generalist to perform six interrelated roles.
Program builds upon competencies attained by RNs and extends their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and scope of practice for expanded career opportunities, enhances personal and professional satisfaction, and develops a foundation for further study in nursing graduate education. The program has membership in the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs, National League for Nursing. This program was awarded accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission in August, 1998. This status is reaffirmed until Spring 2002. The Nursing program is an Agency Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.