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Nursing Honors Program: Pre-licensure Undergraduate

Hello, my name is Martha Nesselrode, and I coordinate the Adult Health Nursing II and Clinical Management: Adult Health Nursing II which you take in the junior level. I am also the chair of the Nursing Honors Committee and want to share some information about Nursing Honors with you.

The Old Dominion School of Nursing is offering departmental honors to highly motivated and qualified students. The Honors curriculum in the School of Nursing reflects the school's commitment to scholarship, leadership, clinical practice, and community service. Students who are interested in receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing "With Honors" degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. A minimum GPA of 3.5
  2. An application to the Nursing Honors Committee. Applications are reviewed by the Nursing Honors Committee. Faculty input is also solicited as a component of the selection process.
  3. Completion of two required departmental honors courses (Nursing 387: Nursing Science, and Nursing 487W: Nursing Leadership).
  4. Completion of one capstone course (Nursing 489: Role Transition). The student will design a project in addition to the usual course requirements that will support Honors designation.
  5. Completion of a Community Service Project. The student will discuss the topic with his/her Nursing Honors mentor.

Requirements for continuation in the Nursing Honors program include completing the above courses and assignments and maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above throughout the nursing curriculum. Students are also expected to maintain a professional code of conduct at all times.

If you are interested in applying to the Nursing Honors Program, you must submit your application to the Nursing Honors Committee prior to enrolling in Nursing Research. A completed application and attached copy of your most recent transcript are required. (An "unofficial" copy of your transcript is acceptable). Selections will be determined by the Nursing Honors Committee and announced via written notification/e-mail.