Department Of Nursing
Welcome to the Department of Nursing
Concord University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was designed in 2022 and nationally accredited in 2024. It was built to prepare both future and current RN's for leadership and career advancement by focusing on current industry trends and highly sought-after skills.
Our graduates are well-prepared for academic and professional success, as evidenced by the 100% pass rate for the N-CLEX and the 100% employment rate for our most recent nursing graduates.
We offer three pathways that result in a BSN degree. Admission to Concord University and declaration of Nursing as a major does not guarantee a spot in the Nursing Program. To be considered for admission to the Nursing Program, candidates must satisfy requirements for the appropriate pathway. Explore the pages below to see which of our pathways is right for you!
Regional Accreditation
Concord University's Nursing Program is regionally accredited in the state of West Virginia by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
National Accreditation
Concord's nursing program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This allows our graduates to go across state lines if they want to further their education.
BSN Program Mission
The mission of Concord University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is to prepare competent, professional, compassionate nursing graduates dedicated to equitable, safe, quality, service-minded, patient-centered care and leadership throughout diverse populations to improve the lives of our students and communities across the region and beyond.
BSN Program Values
Concord University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program promotes the following values in all of our graduates: compassion, integrity, honesty, pursuit of excellence, scholarship, service-minded, professionalism, cultural competence, and advocacy.
The scholarships listed below are awarded through the Concord University Foundation.
For more information or to apply for any of these scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
- Cynthia Wegley Barnette Nursing Scholarship
- For nursing students who have shown evidence of academic promise; used for student's normal & necessary fees and expenses related to tuition; renewable for duration of undergraduate program. Recipient must have been accepted into the BSN program and maintain the minimum required GPA; financial need as determined by the CU Financial Aid Office; award shall not exceed the total amount of tuition.
- Lester-Bennett Scholarship
- For nursing students showing academic promise; to be used for tuition and related expenses; renewable for the duration of undergraduate program; financial need as determined by the CU Financial Aid Office.
- Lawrence J. Pace, Sr. MD & Nettie Elswick Pace Endowed College of Nursing Scholarship
- For nursing majors; with preference to Mercer, Monroe, McDowell, or Summers counties. Must maintain the minimum required GPA; financial need as determined by the CU Financial Aid Office; renewable for 4 years (8 semesters).
The BSN program at Concord University is proud to partner with the following local healthcare facilities, and community and technical colleges:
Concord University BSN students at Interprofessional Day at New River Community and Technical College on April 11th, 2025.
This annual event brought together students from various healthcare programs to promote collaboration across different disciplines, by allowing them to work together in a variety of simulation scenarios.
Concord University BSN Students Present at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 25th, 2025.
Congratulations to Concord University's first graduating class for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing!
These December 2024 graduates are from the Online RN to BSN program. We are so proud of you all!
Department of Nursing Faculty and Staff
The nursing faculty at CU have more than 100 years of combined nursing experience in all areas of nursing care, from neonatal intensive care units and emergency care to nursing education and administration.
Farley, Danita
Clinical Education Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Nursing
304-384-5947
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Holt, Michele
Assistant Professor of Nursing / Director of BSN Program / Chair, Department of Nursing
304-384-5108
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