Nursing, BSN (Accelerated Second Degree Option)

Program Coordinator: Sandi Eubanks (3122 Health Sciences Building; 252-744-6420; eubankssa21@ecu.edu)

The Nursing, BSN (Accelerated Second Degree Option) is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree and are interested in pursuing a BSN degree with eligibility to obtain licensure as a registered nurse (RN). This 12-month program begins in the spring semester annually.

Designated nursing prerequisites - 76 s.h.

BIOL 2110 - Fundamentals of Microbiology
BIOL 2140 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I
BIOL 2141 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I Laboratory
BIOL 2150 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II
BIOL 2151 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II Laboratory
PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
PSYC 3206 - Developmental Psychology
Approved statistics course
Approved human nutrition course
Approved chemistry course
Other courses to equal 76 s.h.

Nursing major - 46 s.h.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this option the applicant must have:

At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a graduating cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
At least a B- (2.7) in each of the specified Anatomy and Physiology I, II and corresponding lab courses.
A “C” (2.0) in the other prerequisite courses.
Completed a standardized pre-admission test.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.