what students say
"I'm excited about a career serving in the health community and know I can make a difference. The nursing program's emphasis on learning to care for the whole person."
-Webster Contreras, class of 2009, plans on a career as a nurse practitioner, anesthetist or radiology specialist
after graduation
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EMU nursing grads are generalists who function in a variety of settings and are well prepared for graduate school. Students learn that compassion and empathy are as important as knowledge.
More than 80% of EMU nurses pass their state boards on their first try, and more than 90% are working in a field related to nursing within a year of graduation.
Nursing at EMU
EMU's nursing program offers:
- Smaller class sizes
- Individualized attention from faculty and staff
- A perspective of nursing within a sacred covenant framework in which the nurse practices presence, grace, agape love, justice, and advocacy.
- The chance to make a difference by partnering with community agencies in a project that promotes the health of local citizens
- The ability to make a difference by listening to stories of clients and the opportunity to become a part of that story in a meaningful way.
- Nursing practice that is concerned with the “whole” person, the family and the community...
- The opportunity to make a difference by using research in practice.
- Interaction with diverse cultures.
The goal of EMU's nursing department is to graduate nurses who have the capacity to develop a personal art of nursing that grows from an excellent knowledge base, their own personal resources, a sense of the sacred in moments and places and a profound sense of respect for all people.
Study options
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Traditional Nursing Major: Any student admitted to EMU may declare a nursing major, which requires a strong background in the natural sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences. Learn more about being a nursing major...
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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Registered nurses wanting to earn their BSN can select from the traditional program (day classes) and the Adult Degree Completion Program (evening program), designed for working professionals. The ADCP nursing program is offered at the main Harrisonburg campus and at EMU's Lancaster site.
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Accelerated Program for LPNs: The nursing curriculum can be accelerated for LPNs who have work experience. Learn more ...
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Second Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in another field can begin a four-semester track toward a BSN. Learn more ...
Contact Lisa Rodino, associate director of admissions, with questions or comments at (540) 432-4118 or .
