University of Charleston

University of Charleston

  1. The West Virginia Future of Nursing Action Coalition has recognized 40 nurses who are empowering their communities, advancing nursing, and leading change for its Nurse Excellence award. Amy Bruce, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, the Chair and Program Director of the Capito Department of Nursing will be honored as one these game-changing winners at a recognition […]

  2. The University of Charleston’s RN to BSN program was recently ranked as one of the best schools for online nursing degrees in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org. In its ranking, the website called the UC program “well rounded” and mentioned that instruction is offered on patient education, community health, and nursing management. It also noted that […]

  3. Award of $964,850 Will Help Expand Both Associate and Bachelor Nursing Degree Programs  The University of Charleston (UC) has been awarded $964,850 through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State. […]

  4. Online Master’s Degree Nursing Program Enrolling Now The University of Charleston is offering a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree designed to prepare graduates for becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The program will be offered online with just one on-campus residency required. The curriculum is 42 credit hours, and UC is currently enrolling […]

  5. Dr. Mindy Smith named Dean of School of Health Sciences Charleston, WV – July 1, 2021 – Dr. Mindy Smith has been named Dean of the Bert Bradford School of Health Sciences. She has been serving as Interim Dean since May, 2020. Smith brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education at UC […]

  6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Ranked as One of the State’s Best by rncareers.org   Charleston, WV – April 15, 2021 – Rncareers.org has ranked the University of Charleston’s BSN program as one of its 2021 “Best Ranked RN Programs in West Virginia.”  The site also ranks the program as number 63 in the […]

  7. Degree Designed as Preparation for Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner   Charleston, WV – March 5, 2021 – The University of Charleston will offer a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree designed to prepare graduates for becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), beginning Fall 2021. The program will be offered online with no more […]

  8. Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN   The University of Charleston Capito Department of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing […]