Highlights of the Nursing Program
Nursing major Penny Rexrode rode the Pegasus lifeflight from Harrisonburg's Rockingham Memorial Hospital to Charlottesville, Va., with a critical patient. The opportunity allowed her to explore her interest in emergency nursing.
Nursing
is more than knowing about the body.
It's about understanding and caring for the total person.
- EMU Nursing Faculty
A caring profession
Caring is central to nursing. EMU's nursing program emphasizes caring relationships motivated by Christian service goals.Nursing preparation at EMU helps students to look at health care needs as part of a whole-- physical, spiritual, mental and environmental. Students learn to work in any setting where nurses are needed. We train nurses to have adaptability and confidence in an ever-changing field.
EMU's nursing program features:
- Accreditation with the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
- Faculty who see themselves as listeners as well as teachers
- 1:1 interaction between students and faculty
Combination of traditional classroom and modular teaching
- Flexible testing schedule with modules
Units of study may include:
- Lectures
- Modules (independent study guides)
- Laboratory demonstrations and exercises
- Interactive video and multimedia
- Clinical experience in hospitals and other real-life settings
Study Options
- T raditional 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 BSN: 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 ...
