College of Health Sciences

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The College of Health Sciences grants Associate of Science degrees in Nursing and Radiologic Technology, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Allied Health Education, Imaging Science and Nursing. The mission of the Bluefield State University College of Health Sciences is to provide a quality, affordable and geographically accessible educational foundation for professions in nursing, various imaging modalities and studies in allied health. The school strives to meet these needs by providing quality instruction and individualized advising to students seeking careers in healthcare professions. Professional codes of conduct and ethics are strongly emphasized by allied health professions thus this school strives to uphold those codes in its faculty and instill these characteristics into aspiring professionals.

In order to comply with accreditation standards, it is necessary to restrict enrollment in the Associate of Science programs of Nursing and Radiologic Technology.  Students are admitted to these RESTRICTED programs once a year. The Radiologic Technology Program  and the accelerated LPN to RN programs begin in May while the associate degree-nursing program begins with the fall semester. Applications for admissions must be completed on a yearly basis and are submitted to the Admissions Office from September 1 through December 15 for the A.S. Nursing, Accelerated LPN to RN, and A.S. Radiologic Technology programs. The application file must be completed by January 31 of the year for which admission is sought. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm their admission file is complete. The application to the RN to BSN program is online (www.bluefieldstate.edu) and available year round. The fall class will be accepted beginning in the spring semester of the year for which admission is sought. Students entering any of these health care programs must have a physical examination and documentation of necessary health screenings, including immunization records and completion of a criminal background check. In order to complete the background check, the student must, at the student’s expense, create an account with castlebranch.com. A required drug screen will be completed by all students in Nursing and Allied Health programs upon admission/enrollment and thereafter as dictated by the individual program. Students in Nursing and Allied Health programs are required to have and maintain current health insurance coverage upon admittance and throughout the entirety of the program. Failure to have health insurance will result in the inability to attend clinic rotations, which is a requirement of the programs. Proof of health insurance coverage MUST be presented with all other required documentation at the entrance of program(s).  Students must purchase uniforms and other equipment particular to the program. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the University and health agencies utilized for clinical experiences.

Programs

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S.
• Nursing, A.S.N.
• Nursing, Accelerated LPN to RN, A.S.N.
• Radiologic Technology, A.S.

• Allied Health Education, B.S.
• Imaging Science, B.S.
• Imaging Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, and Computed Tomography Concentration, B.S.
• Imaging Science, Nuclear Medicine Concentration, B.S.
• Imaging Science, Sonography Concentration, B.S.

• Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.

• School Nurse Certificate

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