Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Program Overview
Our traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Option provides Emory College and Oxford College students with a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the BSN as their first bachelor’s degree.
Program Contacts
For admissions-related questions, please contact nursingquestions@emory.edu.
Pat Moreland, PhD, MSN, CPNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
patricia.jean.moreland@emory.edu
Shannon Stevenson, EdD, MSN, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, CNE
Clinical Associate Professor
shannon.stevenson@emory.edu
Venus Henriques
vhenriq@emory.edu
Curriculum
First, the Prerequisites
- The first two years of general education prerequisites are taken at Emory College or Oxford College.
- Students may apply and be admitted to the nursing program while the prerequisites are in progress.
- All required courses must be completed before enrolling in the BSN program in the fall semester.
- Emory and Oxford students should plan to apply to the BSN first-degree program during their 3rd semester, which typically is the fall of their sophomore year.
- Emory University undergraduate students applying to our BSN program will automatically be admitted to the School of Nursing if they meet certain requirements.
Second, the Nursing Education
- In the remaining two years at Emory, you’ll learn the practice of nursing in clinical and classroom settings. The nursing program is designed to be completed in four semesters of full-time enrollment.
- Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination to become a Registered Nurse in any U.S. state. BSN graduates can work in a wide array of practice areas in health care and beyond.
Plan of Study
This program is an on-campus, full-time program. Students will be immersed in the Emory Nursing culture, and will have classroom, simulation, and clinical instruction.
Clinical Practice
Simulation & Clinical Opportunities
You’ll graduate with more than 600 hours of directly-supervised clinical practice. Our network of leading health care partners provide a rich variety of diverse clinical experiences. Next-generation simulation resources at the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC) set the standard for nursing education.
High-Tech Simulation to Advance Your Learning Experience
Simulation allows students to practice and develop clinical expertise in low-risk settings. Simulation scenarios include a car accident patient in the ED, severe asthma in a pediatric patient, or a complicated labor and delivery.
Provide Care in a Range of Settings
Emory's top clinical site partners - public health departments, hospitals, community-based health centers, Veteran's Administration services, private practices, and more - prepare you to lead in any environment.
Practice in State-of-the-Art Facilities
Develop your skills at the Emory Nursing Learning Center, which features fully equipped operating and trauma rooms as well as hospital-style sim labs with high-fidelity manikins and next generation technology.
Careers
Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings. Recent graduates have found positions in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Labor and Delivery
- Pediatrics
- Intensive Care
- Neonatal
- Cardiovascular
- Surgical
- Pediatric
- Neuro
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Complete the prerequisites (see prerequisite information) with a grade of C or higher by the start date of the BSN program
- Obtain a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 to receive guaranteed admission into the BSN program.
- Students whose cumulative GPA is less than a 3.0 will not receive guaranteed admission and will be placed on the waitlist for further review by the Admission Committee. Additional documents, such as updated transcripts and letters of recommendation, may be requested for further review.
To be considered for admission, you must submit the following items:
- Application for Admission
- Official transcripts from institutions outside of Emory University
Resume/CV - Optional personal statement
- Manually waived by the Admission Team for Emory University students, $50 application fee, high school transcript and standardized test scores
Please note that we can only accept coursework from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Prerequisite Requirements
The prerequisites for Emory College students include 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graded college course credit. Students may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be completed successfully by the time you plan to begin the nursing program.
Course planning will depend on your AP/IB credits, dual-enrollment credits, and what you are prepared to take in the first year or second year. The list below contains all prerequisites that must be satisfied to begin the BSN program. Students can use the "what if" feature in Degree Tracker to view alignment with Nursing GERs and credit hour completion.
For enrollment in NRSG 200, 201, 202, 205, or 207, our required prerequisite registration request form for fall semester will be open March 16, 2026, to March 20, 2026.
Course Name | Course Number |
| Chemistry I with lab (4 credits) | CHEM 150 & 150L |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credits) | NRSG 201 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credits) | NRSG 202 |
| Microbiology with lab (4 credits) | NRSG 205 |
| Clinical Nutrition (3 credits) | NRSG 207 |
| Intro to Stat Inference (3 credits) | DATASCI 100 |
| Human Growth and Development (3 credits) | NRSG 200 |
Prerequisite Registration Request Form*
*Please note: Nursing and pre-nursing students will receive priority access to NRSG courses. If enrolled, you will be notified no later than March 27, 2026.
The completion of this form is a requirement for course enrollment. All others will immediately be placed on a waitlist. Once you have completed the form, there is no further action required on your part as all enrollment is performed in our department. You will be notified via email about upcoming enrollment or course waitlists.
Email nrsgpermissioninquiries@emory.edu with any questions regarding nursing prerequisite enrollment.
Oxford students are required to complete the General Education Plan for their first and second years and should work with their Oxford academic advisor to satisfy these requirements. As a part of the BSN first-degree requirements, students must complete 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graded college course credit.
Students may submit an application for admission to the BSN program with prerequisite courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be completed successfully by the time you plan to begin the nursing program.
Course planning will depend on your AP/IB credits, dual-enrollment credits, and what you are prepared to take in the first year or second year. The list below contains all prerequisites that must be satisfied to begin the BSN program. Students can use the "what if" feature in Degree Tracker to view alignment with Nursing GERs and credit hour completion.
Course Name | Course Number |
| Chemistry with lab (4 credits) | CHEM_OX 150 & CHEM_OX 150L |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credits) | NRSG_OX 201 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credits) | NRSG_OX 202 |
| Microbiology with lab (4 credits) | NRSG_OX 205 |
| Clinical Nutrition (3 credits) | NRSG_OX 207 |
| Intro to Stat Inference (3 credits) | DASCI_OX 100 |
| Child Development (3 credits) | PSYCH_OX 205 |
Oxford Graduation Requirements
To continue to nursing, Oxford students must complete all components of the Oxford College General Education Program. Please see all of those requirements in the Oxford catalog.
Oxford students should email oxadvising@emory.edu for permission numbers and any questions regarding nursing prerequisite enrollment.
*Please note these courses are only available to nursing or pre-nursing students.
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Admission decisions are based upon candidate competitiveness as well as program availability. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation.
Questions? Call us at the our Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980 or email nursingquestions@emory.edu
Accreditation
Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. For a list of accreditations, you can visit our Accreditation page.
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