As America’s first state university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the only public university in the country to hand out degrees prior to 1800. In 2007, UNC was listed among “New Ivy” schools growing in popularity and respectability through their top-notch curriculum. In addition, the school’s campus has become renowned as being the most peacefully simple campuses around.
For the 2009-2010 school year, UNC awarded nearly 7,500 degrees, well over half of which were bachelor’s degrees. The following year, in fall 2010, nearly 4,000 first-year students out of more than 23,000 applicants, enrolled, demonstrating a marked increase since 2005. Total enrollment for the 2010-2011 academic year is over 29,000.
UNC provides over 250 different degree programs through its 14 schools and the College of Arts and Sciences. Such fields include business, dentistry, education, medicine, public health, social work, law, and nursing.
The Nursing Program
The School of Nursing at UNC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program includes 3 options for students:
- Traditional BSN–a 2-year nursing program following 2 years of lower-level classes
- ABSN–an accelerated BSN program for students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields
- RN-BSN—a completion program for RNs who already have associate’s degrees
For those opting for the general BSN program (option 1, above), admission to the School of Nursing usually occurs the spring semester of their sophomore year; students need to have completed all lower-level courses in the General College before they can begin taking courses in the SON. Admission occurs twice a year and is quite competitive, requiring a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The admissions committee looks at more than students’ GPAs, though; community service, special skills, and descriptive essays also play a part.
Second-degree students (option 2) pursuing admission to the intense 4-semester ABSN program should have already completed their first degrees before applying to the SON. Other admissions requirements also apply.
Students who already have associate’s degrees in nursing can attain a BSN through the Web-based RN-BSN completion program (option #3), known as Carolina RN-BSN Online. Students need access to various technology materials, as outlined on this website. In addition to the general admissions requirements for the SON, students pursuing an RN-BSN must have current RN licensure in the state in which they will be doing their clinical work.
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For more information about the SON, see the school’s website.
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