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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington , North Carolina ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, B.S.N.

The baccalaureate program in the School of Nursing is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. In order to be eligible to begin practice as a registered nurse, each graduate must obtain a satisfactory score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The purpose of the baccalaureate program in nursing is to prepare a generalist who possesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies with which to practice family-centered nursing in a variety of current and emerging health care delivery systems. In addition, the program is designed to provide a foundation for graduate nursing education. Through interactions with clients–individual persons, families and communities–and other health care professionals, nursing graduates will contribute toward meeting the wide-ranging needs of the region, state, and the larger community. Students in the nursing major must select one of two options: prelicensure for individuals who are not already licensed as registered nurses or RN-BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science) for individuals who possess the registered nurse license. The program of study for the School of Nursing as described in this catalogue, is consistent with national accreditation standards, and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the University Curriculum Committee, and the Faculty Senate.
 

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employment at UNCW means you are part of a community. Whether you are looking for something temporary or permanent, part-time or full-time, faculty, staff, or student – there is a position for you. Located just six miles from the beach, UNCW is North Carolina’s premiere coastal university. We invite you to visit our job portal below to search for the job that best matches your skill set so that you too can join our Seahawk Family.

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. 

*Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale to be considered for admission 
Transcripts from U.S. high schools or American schools outside the U.S. must be official, listing both courses and grades.
Transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be original or certified true copies, with original signatures on all transcripts and English translations. A certified true copy is one that bears an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, an original impression of the institution's seal, or signature/seal of the examining board.
Foreign transcripts may be sent directly from a certified translation service or from secondary school. Any transcripts delivered by the applicant will not be considered official unless they are sealed. Records should list subjects studied each year and the mark or grade or proficiency earned in each.
If you completed secondary school in a country where a secondary school leaving examination (GCE, GCSE, CXC, French Baccalaureate, Abitur, etc.) is administered, you must provide an original or certified true copy of the results or expected results.
Proof of English Proficiency or Standardized Test Score
An SAT Reasoning Test critical reading score of 490 or higher, or an ACT minimum score of 20 on the Reading subsection may be submitted in lieu of other English proficiency tests. The SAT/ACT is not required for international admissions.
International students who attended a US high school for at least two years and also graduated from a US high school MUST present acceptable SAT or ACT scores when sent to us electronically by the testing agency. (SAT code 5907 and ACT code 3174).
Registration information for the SAT or ACT.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
TOEFL Essential - minimum score of 8 on the Internet-based exam 
TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam
*Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted. UNCW's school code is 5907
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
Duolingo English Test  (DET) - minimum score of 95
Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
iTEP Academic - minimum score of 3.7 on iTEP Academic Plus