Associate of Science in Nursing

With our Associate of Science in Nursing degree, we can prepare you for the career that truly cares, one that makes a daily difference in people’s lives. Our goal is to teach you how to become a Registered Nurse by focusing not just on nursing skills, procedures and techniques, but also problem-solving, reasoning, and communication. Our nursing school is located at our beautiful campus in Salem, West Virginia, and offers a 22-month program for those who want to quickly and efficiently prepare to step into the healthcare field.

In our nursing program, you get the benefit of:

• Professors with real experience who work side-by-side with students, providing individualized attention
• Nursing suite and modern, high-tech simulation labs that offer you intensive, hands-on experience
• A well-rounded education track that prepares you to provide excellent care to patients from all backgrounds at every age

Our 100% licensure (NCLEX) pass-rates for the past 5 years demonstrates that our nursing students are well prepared to provide safe, quality care for healthcare consumers.

Why Salem University for your RN Degree

Salem University’s nursing school is the best of both worlds: a focused degree program that also provides a foundation for further growth and learning. Students benefit from our small class sizes and our unique format, which means you take one course monthly (every 4 weeks), so you can fully focus on one instructional topic at a time.

We understand how important it is for nursing students to be able to practice the skills they are learning, which is why we offer so many opportunities for hands-on experiences through modern simulation equipment and simulated scenarios like you would encounter in a hospital or clinic. In addition, our clinical affiliations with dozens of healthcare facilities and organizations allow us to offer superior clinical experiences within a high-quality hands-on environment.

Since 1888, Salem University has been dedicated to producing graduates who are true global citizens and leaders, with the deductive reasoning skills, technological proficiencies, and multicultural and international awareness to make an impact in their chosen fields.

*Please note that clinical rotations for student nurses are very time-intensive. It is very difficult to prepare for an RN while working full-time.

A Proud History Built on Academic Tradition

Salem offers master's, bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs as well as post-master's certificate programs in a wide array of subject areas and specializations.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Salem generally require successful completion of a set of liberal arts foundation courses that includes English, mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities. The fundamental roles of these general education courses are to:

• Support the Mission of the University.
• Emphasize the liberal arts, which are directed to general intellectual growth and development.
• Integrate the various disciplines.
• Offer philosophical, ethical, social, historical, literary, or aesthetic components.
• Provide the tools and concepts for analyzing culture and society in an international context.

In addition students are expected to gain the following competencies:

• Writing, listening, and speaking skills
• Critical thinking ability
• Quantitative and technological proficiencies
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• International and multicultural awareness
• Leadership and citizenship skills

Consistent with and in support of the Mission, most undergraduate students will complete several general education courses that focus on global information and perspectives.

Most programs of study offer additional recommended courses that are meant to expand students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in support of their major

The goals of the University are to:

• Serve the public good through academic scholarship and community engagement;
• Create an environment conducive to multicultural understanding;
• Continue professional development of faculty and staff;
• Enhance student learning, teaching and institutional effectiveness; and
• Maintain fiscal integrity through sound financial stewardship.