Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a private nursing school located in Richmond, Virginia. Here are some details about the college:

History:

Its history dates back to the founding of Richmond Memorial Hospital in 1957. In 1961, the Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing opened to train nurses for the hospital.

In 1993, Richmond Memorial Hospital worked with Bon Secours to plan a new replacement hospital. In 1998, the new Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center opened and the school was renamed Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing.

In 2010, the school launched a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and officially changed its name to Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing.

Academic Programs:

The Pre-registration Bachelor of Science in Nursing program: provides students with a comprehensive, student-centered nursing education, teaching nursing courses together with general education courses starting in the first year. The program includes the basic content of nursing recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program: For registered nurses who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, this program provides a 100% online learning method to facilitate in-service nurses to improve their academic qualifications.

Accreditation and Recognition:

The college is accredited by the Commission on Postsecondary Nursing Education and has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. It is also approved to operate by the Virginia Board of Higher Education and the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Teaching Resources and Support:

The college has an excellent team of experienced teachers who can provide high-quality teaching and guidance to students.

Students are provided with a variety of support and resources to help them succeed in their studies, such as providing academic peer assistance programs, where students can help each other review course content and share exam strategies.

Employment:

The 2022-2023 graduates have a job placement rate of 87%, a student retention rate of 92%, and a 2023 NCLEX-RN (American Nursing License Examination) pass rate of 96.03%, which shows that the quality of the college's education is well reflected in employment.

Campus Culture: The college focuses on cultivating students' humanistic care and professionalism, and emphasizes providing good help to those in need. At the same time, the college will hold various activities, such as information sharing sessions, celebrations, white coat ceremonies, etc., to enhance students' sense of belonging and professional identity.