AS Pre-BSN Nursing (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

The Associate of Science in Pre-BSN Nursing prepares students to apply specifically to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offered by West Virginia University’s School of Nursing on the Beckley, Keyser, and Morgantown campuses. The first year of the program provides a foundation in biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, math and psychology, and includes all the prerequisite courses required for admission into the BSN program.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - STEM  |  Duration: 62 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

62-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including Introduction to Human Development, General Biology 2, Medical Microbiology, Human Anatomy, Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 1, Survey of General Organic Biological Chemistry 2.

Career pathways

Registered nurses perform diagnostic tests, observe/record patient behavior, consult with physicians, administer medications and treatment and perform many other duties for hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, schools, and many other agencies. In addition, registered nurses may choose to continue their education and enter graduate programs to become nurse practitioners.

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