Prelicensure Nursing (BSN)
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At a Glance
In-Person
4-year Program
Transfer Credits Reduce Completion Time
120
Credit HoursNext Start Date: August 23, 2027
Build the Skills to Start Your Journey in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure BSN) prepares you with the in-depth knowledge, practical training, and evidence-based skills to deliver optimal patient care. Designed for aspiring nurses without prior experience, this program takes you from foundational nursing concepts to increasingly complex patient care. Choose from a traditional four-year pathway with daytime classes or an accelerated pathway featuring evening classes, weekend clinicals, and summer coursework. Grounded in UMO’s values of honesty, integrity, and respect, you’ll gain the ability to serve others with compassion and purpose.
Put Your Nursing Knowledge into Practice
Gain extensive hands-on experience through 400 clinical hours across diverse patient care settings, including a 120-hour senior preceptorship. You’ll also develop and refine essential nursing skills in UMO’s $1 million Nursing Simulation Lab, using advanced technology to practice realistic patient care scenarios. Graduate prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and take the next step toward becoming a registered nurse.
**The UMO’s prelicensure nursing program candidates must provide proof of US citizenship or proof of: US permanent resident status, Green Card, H-18 Visa, or undocumented with SSN.
What can you do with your Prelicensure BSN?
Whether you choose the Fast-Track BSN or Traditional BSN, you can prepare to start your career in nursing with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed. After earning your BSN and passing the NCLEX-RN exam, you can pursue careers in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- Hospitals
- Home Healthcare
- Outpatient Clinics
- Specialty Care Units
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Community and Public Health Agencies
- Physician Offices and Urgent Care Centers
- Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities
- And many others!
Why Choose UMO Online?
At the University of Mount Olive, you’ll find more than an online education. You’ll discover a community that wraps its arms around you with the care and support you need to succeed.
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At UMO, care and commitment are at the heart of our covenant with every student. We believe genuine support teaches, guides, and transforms lives. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.Find Your Program