Accelerated BSN (Second Degree) at West Virginia University

Overview

Duration 12–18 months

A fast track BSN for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN in about 12 to 18 months of full time study.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.

Getting in

What West Virginia University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Minimum GPA 3.0

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at West Virginia University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

5

Application basics

2

Prep courses

1

Acceptees

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.

hannah

#Current student

Accepted toWest Virginia University

WVU student · living the college life

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Gracie

#Current student

Accepted toWest Virginia University

WVU nursing student · sharing my school life in West Virginia

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Macy Jo

#Graduated

Accepted toWest Virginia University

WVU nursing grad · West Virginia

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rylie b

#Current student

Accepted toWest Virginia University

Nursing student at West Virginia University

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Jaden

#Current student

Accepted toWest Virginia University

Nursing student at WVU School of Nursing · sharing college life

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Abby

Accepted toWest Virginia University

WVU nursing student · sharing small bits of my life

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