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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

“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

“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
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July 31, 2023
Regent Honors and Remembers Former Provost George Selig

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 31, 2023) – Regent University mourns the loss of Dr. William George Selig, a former Dean, Provost, and Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Regent University. He passed away on July 29, 2023 …

July 27, 2023
Fortune Magazine Ranks Regent University’s Online MBA Program at No. 1 for Offering the Best Return on Investment

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 27, 2023) – Regent’s online MBA is hailed the nation’s top program due to the high return on investment (ROI) of its graduates, according to Fortune …

July 20, 2023
Regent Law’s Center for Global Justice Launches New Clinic to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 20, 2023) – Regent University School of Law’s Center for Global Justice has launched a clinic to help human trafficking survivors get a fresh start. Meg Kelsey …

July 19, 2023
Regent University Honors the Life of Dr. Alfred P. Rovai

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 19, 2023) – Regent University received word that Dr. Fred Rovai passed away in his home in Chesapeake on March 14, 2023. He was a dedicated member of the Regent community in full time capacity from 2000-2011 …

July 10, 2023
Gordon Robertson Appointed Chancellor of Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 10, 2023) – The Regent University Board of Trustees has named Gordon Robertson the Chancellor of Regent University, succeeding his father, Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, who passed away on June 8, 2023. In …

June 29, 2023
The Robertson School of Government Honors Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears with the Distinguished Statesman Award

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 29, 2023) – The Robertson School of Government has selected Winsome Earle-Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, as a recipient of …

June 29, 2023
Robertson Center for Constitutional Law Celebrates Religious Liberty Victory in Groff v. DeJoy

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 29, 2023) – The Robertson Center for Constitutional Law celebrates today’s United States Supreme Court ruling in Groff v. DeJoy .  This marks the third consecutive U.S …

June 20, 2023
Mourners Gather to Honor the Life and Legacy of Regent University Founder Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 20, 2023) – More than 2,000 mourners gathered at the campus of Regent University on Monday, June 19, to celebrate the life of Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, who entered …

June 8, 2023
‘He served God and his generation’: Regent University Mourns the Loss of Founder, Chancellor & CEO Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 8, 2023) – Today, Regent University mourns the loss of its founder, chancellor, & CEO, Dr. M. G. “Pat” Robertson. He was 93 …

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,” …