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School of Nursing

Practice Ready. Purpose Driven.

Be Equipped to Excel at Regent University’s School of Nursing.
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School of Nursing

CCNE-Accredited Online RN to B.S. in Nursing Program

8-Week Courses. $5,000 Healthcare Hero Scholarships Available. Fast-track graduate pilot. Explore the Program
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School of Nursing

CCNE-Accredited Online MSN Program

Fully Online Master’s in Nursing. Nurse Education and Nurse Leadership & Management Concentrations. Scholarships Available! Explore the Program
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School of Nursing

$5,000 Healthcare Hero Scholarship™

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School of Nursing

Fast-Track Graduate Pilot

Earn Your MSN Faster through Dual-Credit Courses that Satisfy Both Your Undergraduate Degree & Master’s. Learn More Today
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Optimize Your Career. Attend Nursing School Online.

Nurses keep an eye on the details but always with the big picture in mind. It’s a unique skillset that Regent applauds and knows how to enhance. As a student at our School of Nursing, you’ll practice critical thinking, systems processing and ethical decision making. You’ll also be stretched to care for yourself, your team, your patients, and their families physically, emotionally and spiritually. At Regent, we address the whole you, integrating knowledge and faith, so you can do the same for others. There are several benefits of achieving an advanced nursing degree. So whether you’re looking to update your skills and qualifications with an RN to B.S. in Nursing or move into leadership or education with an MSN degree, Regent will help you thrive competitively and increase your potential to advance in your career.

We Know What’s Important to You:
  • Online, 8-weeks sessions
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio
  • Academic excellence, with a Christian worldview
  • Focus on mind, body, spirit
  • Bachelor’s & master’s nursing programs
  • An affordable investment in your future

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“With 30+ years of nursing experience, I saw myself as a leader, but I felt this nudging from God to go back to school. I’ve discovered my new calling: to serve as a life coach.”

Ellyn Jett, B.A. in Communication Studies, 2020 Nurse

“Greatness is deposited into the hearts of every student through this university. It's a greatness to serve with excellence, humility, and a commitment to respond both in heart and mind to the work ahead.”

Lauren Dennis, B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2020 Student Research Assistant, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

“Pat Robertson had a dream, and when you set foot on campus, you see what God has done.”

Kandi Puder, RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2020 RN at Allina Health
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June 2, 2023
Regent University Names McLeskey Atrium in Honor of Cheryl P. McLeskey

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 2, 2023) – Regent University has officially named the Regent University Library Atrium the McLeskey Atrium in honor of longtime friend and generous benefactor, Cheryl P. McLeskey. Regent University …

May 23, 2023
Regent Breaks Into the Top 10 List for Best Master’s in Human Services in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 23, 2023) – Regent University’s Master’s in Human Services has been ranked #6 on the Top 21 Master’s in Human Services Degree Programs of 2023 by Intelligent.com – an …

May 18, 2023
Regent Named in Nation’s Top 3 for Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 18, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked #3 on University HQ’s list of the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering for 2023. “We are honored that a Regent …

May 11, 2023
Regent Ranks Again Among the Nation’s Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Regent University has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools in the nation. “We are honored to …

May 11, 2023
Regent Law Advances 17 Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law School Rankings

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 11, 2023) – Regent University School of Law earned its highest ranking in school history in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Law Schools Ranking. Today’s newly …

May 10, 2023
Fortune Magazine ranks the Regent Online MBA Among the Nation’s Best

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 10, 2023) – Fortune Magazine has ranked Regent University on its 2023 list of Best Online MBA programs. “We’re excited to be recognized nationally by Fortune as a Top 100 Online MBA program,” …

May 6, 2023
Regent University Commencement Affirms the Class of 2023 as More Than Conquerors

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 6, 2023) – Today, nearly 2,500 graduates, their families, and friends gathered at the Regent University campus to celebrate the culmination of hard work, determination, and unwavering faith …

May 2, 2023
Dr. Simon Tarr Named Director of School of Communication and the Arts

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 2, 2023) –Regent University has announced the selection of Dr. Simon Tarr as Director of the School of Communication and the Arts, effective Monday, May 1, 2023. He will also continue to serve as Dean …

April 10, 2023
Regent University Announces Nikki R. Haley as 2023 Commencement Speaker

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 10, 2023) – Nikki R. Haley, former governor of South Carolina and former ambassador to the United Nations, will be the keynote speaker at Regent University’s 43rd Commencement …

April 10, 2023
Regent University Summer Orientation Plans are Underway to Ensure Our Incoming Freshmen SOAR

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 10, 2023) – Regent University is preparing to host its Summer Orientation, Advising & Registration or SOAR 2023 sessions at its Virginia Beach campus on June 22-23 and June …

April 3, 2023
Goodbye Blackboard – Hello Canvas: Regent University to Transition to New Learning Management System by Fall 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 3, 2023) – Regent University will complete the roll out of a new learning management system in Fall 2023: Canvas by Instructure. Canvas will replace …

March 31, 2023
Can You Get a Ph.D. Without a Master’s?

So, you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree and want to get on the fast track to a Ph.D. The question is—can you get your Ph.D. without a master’s degree? Or, is a combined master’s and doctoral program an option? The answer to …

March 31, 2023
Self-Care for College Students

Managing classes, assignments, clubs, sports, work, and whatever else you’re involved in can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to learn about self-care for college students! If you feel you don’t have enough time to spend on your mental and …

March 30, 2023
Regent Ranks Among the Nation’s Best Law Enforcement Bachelor's Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 30, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked the nation’s 17th Best Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement in 2023 by Best Accredited Colleges —a web guide that publishes yearly listings …

March 28, 2023
Regent Professor Leads High Level Security Training for Defense Fellows in the Indo-Pacific Region

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 28, 2023) – Dr. Joshua Hastey, from the Robertson School of Government, is back at Regent after successfully leading a seminar in the most recent Comprehensive Security …