Bluefield College

Welcome to the School of Nursing

Vision

As a School of Nursing, the vision is to develop leaders in nursing whose actions, discoveries, and voices lead to strengthen and transform the healthcare of individuals and communities worldwide.

Mission

The mission of the Bluefield University School of Nursing (BU SON) Program represents the mission of Bluefield University as a Christ-centered liberal arts University with the Baptist General Association of Virginia, which reflects the nursing roles of clinical practice, teaching, servant leadership, and research through a collaborative learning environment. Faculty are committed to graduating nursing leaders focused on interprofessional roles to improve healthcare for all populations. By partnering with community leaders, the gap will be bridged between academia and clinical practice. Our graduates are prepared with the breadth and depth of professional nursing knowledge, which reflects a commitment to serve their community with an enhanced focus on healthcare delivery for a diverse and global population.

Education is a journey, and as you continue on this journey within your career trajectory, always remember the time you spend with Bluefield University will open new doors to many professional opportunities. Today more than ever, you are presented with a myriad of exciting possibilities in the field of nursing and healthcare.

We are delighted to provide you with the educational foundation to support your future objectives and your lifelong journey of professional development. We believe nursing must be a force for innovation, learning, and discovery to prepare culturally proficient providers to meet the complex health care needs of a global community. We hope you will join us at Bluefield University.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree in nursing program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Bluefield University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Undergraduate Programs:

•  Nursing BSN (On-Campus)
•  Nursing RN-BSN (Online)

Graduate Programs:

• Nursing (MSN)

Certifications:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Leadership/Education
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner