Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is built to prepare students with essential knowledge and skills necessary to perform various roles of the professional nurse within the complexity of the health care system. Building on a strong foundation gained in the liberal arts and sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will focus on holistic and culturally sensitive and safe care based on an understanding of the norms and health care beliefs and practices of various racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, gender specific, and age-related populations.

The program consists of 180 quarter credit hours that are divided into lecture hours, laboratory skills learning hours, and clinical hours. Students are required to complete a total of 660 clinical hours with a clinical nurse faculty or a preceptor. Students will attend clinical rotations in various facilities such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, subacute/rehabilitation health care facilities, mental health facilities, and community health care centers. Students will enhance their learning with simulation scenarios.

The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an innovative online nursing program approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and has received initial approval from both the Tennessee Board of Nursing and Virginia Board of Nursing. This program is currently only open to residents of the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Program outcomes. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.
• Ensure holistic and culturally sensitive care based on an understanding of the norms and health care beliefs/practices of various racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, gender-specific, and age-related populations.
• Provide healthcare that demonstrates professional values and standards of practice, and includes moral, ethical, and legal concepts.
• Incorporate knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention into professional nursing practice.
• Understand the development and implementation of national and international health care policy from social, economic, political, legislative, and professional perspectives.
• Employ critical thinking skills to resolve health care issues effectively utilizing current and changing health care and information technologies.
• Incorporate community resources to meet primary, and tertiary needs for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
• Participate in activities that support the nursing profession and engage in professional development.
• Engage in leadership utilizing inter-professional communication and collaboration for quality care, patient safety, and evidenced based practice to improve patient health outcomes.

Your learning experience.

• Our High Tech, High Touch approach means you will get a highly interactive education, including lab equipment and an Oculus Virtual Reality Headset sent to your home.
• Participate in skills lab from the comfort of your own home and guided by the watchful eye of a nursing instructor.
• Approved on-the-ground clinical sites located across the USA.
• First NCLEX test attempt paid by ANU.

All-inclusive tuition. ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable).

Refresher privilege. As part of our commitment to keeping graduates' skills and training up to date, the University allows its graduates to return at any time to retake courses in their respective fields, subject to availability. No tuition fees will be charged for this benefit; graduates will be responsible for any additional costs associated with books, equipment, or third-party testing fees.

To be admitted to any undergraduate (i.e., associate or baccalaureate) program at the University, applicants must show a completed high school (or equivalent level) education, met through a completed high school education, a completed home school education program at the high school level, or an earned GED or other state-authorized high school equivalency examination. Applicants may also qualify with an official transcript showing any degree earned at the associate level or higher, or at least 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) that count toward a baccalaureate degree. All undergraduate students must complete placement evaluations in English and mathematics before beginning classes (students entering a healthcare program also complete a science placement evaluation).

Admission to the program is limited to residents of specific states. As a highly competitive program, the applicant must submit all college and high school/GED transcripts for review, in which applicants must show a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must submit a current resume. Preference is given to applicants with one year of healthcare experience within the last three years or who hold an active license or certification. Students with no prior college experience will be evaluated on a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, or a GED score of 500 or higher. Transfer of nursing core courses (i.e., those with the prefix "NUR") is not permitted for Virginia residents, and no additional transfer credit will be accepted after admission to the University.

For the convenience of its students, the University operates on a quarter-based schedule with year-round classes. Students may begin their programs at any of the starting dates during the year.

Full-time undergraduate students enroll in at least 12 credit hours per 10-week term. This typically includes three different 4-credit courses offered across either 5-week or 10-week sessions.

The University courses use both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (on-demand) interactions. Courses are delivered online (delivered through Canvas with scheduled Global Learn™ sessions) and through hybrid instruction (combining online coursework with required in-person residencies).

Students attend a live session at specific times and days each week through video conferencing. Many classes offer scheduling options to meet different circumstances, such as frequency of meetings, daytime meetings, evenings, and weekends.

Clinicals are based on availability and could occur on days, evenings, or weekends; the number of hours will vary based on facility. Students should be prepared to travel beyond their typical commuting distance to complete the required clinical hours.

Upcoming start dates: January 3, 2027; March 21, 2027; June 6, 2027; August 22, 2027; November 7, 2027.

Tuition. Tuition is $352 per quarter credit hour; for the 180 credit hours this program requires, total program tuition is $63,360. Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis and billed each academic term. All textbooks are included in the student's tuition.

All-inclusive pricing. ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable). The University's all-inclusive pricing provides the equipment needed to complete all coursework; some items are loaned and must be returned within 15 days after graduation or withdrawal.

Nursing costs. When enrolling in NUR303, the student will be charged a Nursing Equipment Deposit of $1,000. This deposit is fully refundable upon the return of the equipment in good condition at the program's conclusion. Nursing students are required to obtain items such as a physical exam, white nursing shoes and AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers certification, which have a total cost of approximately $500.

Fees applicable to all students. Transcript fee $10 (first copy free); returned check/declined credit card fee $25; transaction chargeback 10% + $15; diploma reprint $50; duplicate ID $10; experiential learning evaluation $50 per course; challenge exams $50 per exam. Fees are non-refundable after 5 calendar days from enrollment.

Estimated annual cost of attendance (three terms). Tuition: review program cost. Food and Housing $9,344 (living with parent/guardian) or $9,312 (not living with parent/guardian); Transportation $2,864; Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $936; Personal Expenses $2,752 or $4,816.

Payment. All students must pay tuition in full before the term begins, unless they are enrolled in a program with limited seats. Students using federal aid or loans must have all forms completed and payment schedules finalized before the term starts; students using employer, Veterans Education Benefits, or other third-party tuition assistance must have an approved contract on file for delayed payment.

Federal aid. Students seeking to participate in federal and/or most state financial aid programs must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); ANU's school code is 003726. Federally funded aid available to eligible students includes the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, and Federal Work-Study.

Military and veterans. American National University is approved by the State Approving Agency for the education and training of eligible veterans and their dependents. Military education benefits include the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Tuition Assistance; ANU's Blue Ribbon Grant provides up to 35% of the total amount paid toward direct educational costs (up to $18,000) after military education benefits are exhausted.

Institutional grants. ANU institutional aid includes the Business Partnership Grant, President's Grant, Private Loan Supplemental Grant, Refer a Friend Grant ($750), Workforce Development Grant, University Transfer Grant and ANU Legacy Merit Scholarship, each subject to its eligibility terms and available funding.

Net price calculator. Estimate your yearly cost with ANU's net price calculator: https://an.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/net-price-va/

Where could your degree take you?

• Registered Nurse

Certifications and licensure.

• NCLEX-RN eligibility (first NCLEX test attempt paid by ANU)

Student outcomes.

• As a newly launched program, American National University's BSN does not yet have NCLEX-RN pass rate data. Our first cohort is expected to sit for boards in January 2027. (program page)

ANU publishes a BSN Licensure disclosure (https://an.edu/bfd_download/bsn-licensure/) by state.

Simulation. Simulation sessions are conducted using the UbiSim virtual reality (VR) platform. Students will engage in VR experiences as participants and observers during synchronous, remote class sessions, with pre and post conferences and scenario debriefing. A virtual reality headset will be made available for your use; students unable to use a headset can complete the clinical simulation in a non-immersive, PC-based format.

Clinicals. Clinical courses include clinical rotations in health care facilities and clinical sessions in simulation settings, supervised by properly credentialed instructors at sites such as a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or a community health care facility. Clinicals are based on availability and could occur on days, evenings, or weekends; students should be prepared to travel beyond their typical commuting distance.

Labs. Students in fully online courses will receive lab kits to be used in each course with a lab component, and perform lab requirements and demonstrate competency during online, synchronous courses.