To provide compassionate, quality healthcare services to those in need, including the poor and dying, for the purpose of alleviating human suffering and bringing people to wholeness in the midst of pain and loss.
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing teaches the profession as both an art and a science.
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing is making exciting changes to our nursing program - including major changes to our curriculum! For that reason, we will not be accepting applicants for Spring, 2010 semester. We expect to admit our next class under our new curriculum in Fall, 2010. (September, 2010.) Students currently enrolled in our School are not affected by this change. Please visit our web site in January, 2010 for admissions information including pre-requisite requirements, admission and testing deadlines, and curriculum details! Thank you for your interest in our program. |
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing is proud to announce that 100% of our August, 2009 graduates successfully passed the NCLEX exam (National Council Licensure Exam) on their first attempt!
Congratulations, students, for a "world class" achievement!!
Our Registered Nursing program is unique:
- Faith–based. We are part of the Bon Secours Virginia Health System. Founded by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Paris in the 1800's, we carry on a tradition of providing compassionate care to those we serve. Bon Secours means "good help" in French.
- Hands–on clinical experiences are offered at our award–winning Bon Secours facilities throughout Virginia.
- Peer tutors and academic advisors are here to help you every step of the way.
- Committed to your success. At Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing, we have been educating nurses for nearly 50 years.
- Day and evening/weekend classes. Classes are offered to meet a variety of student scheduling preferences.
- Small clinical class sizes ensure that your instructors get to know you, and take a personal interest in your academic progress.
Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn why our school may be the best choice for you! Click on the Information Sessions link on the right hand side of this page.
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing enrolls entry level students twice a year. Plan to begin the application process as early as possible to allow ample time for your materials to be received and to allow time for successful completion of all requirements.
Qualified applicants are considered for admission regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status or physical or mental condition(s), so long as the condition(s) does not limit the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of a nursing student with or without reasonable accommodation.
The School of Nursing reserves the right to modify, delete or amend statements on our website at any time and to make changes in the curriculum, calendar, financial aid and policies as deemed necessary.
Basic Admission Requirements
Admission to the School of Nursing is competitive. An applicant who meets all requirements is not guaranteed admission to the program. Below are the basic educational admission requirements for all applicants. Once accepted, students will need to have computer access. Our campus provides computers for student use during regular business office hours.
- Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably in the upper one-third of class.
- GED certification in lieu of a high school diploma.
- Completion of 11 academic units in grades 9-12 as follows:
* Recommended electives include: computer science, psychology, physics, sociology, advanced biology or foreign language.English 4 Units Biology 1 Unit College Prep Chemistry 1 Unit Algebra I 1 Unit Social Sciences 2 Units Electives* 2 Units - Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above from high school courses and a minimum grade of C in Algebra I, Biology and College Prep Chemistry. Courses taken after high school may satisfy these requirements based on the decision of the Admissions Committee.
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above for all college courses taken. Transfer credit is given for a grade of C or above in comparable college non-nursing courses. All math and science courses must be less than or equal to five years in age at the time of the application deadline to be considered for transfer credit.
- Official transcripts must be addressed to directly to Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing and mailed directly to us from your educational institutions. We require transcripts from high school, Graduate Education Development (GED) programs, professional schools, and all colleges attended.
- Results of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores are required. (Applicants 22 years of age and older or who have taken a minimum of 18 college credits on or before the May 1 / October 1 deadline are exempt).
- Placement test results from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College or other Virginia community college, if applicable.
- The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is taken after submitting an online application. An applicant must receive a score of 60 or above on both the math and science sections of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) in order to be considered for admission. The School will contact applicants to schedule the TEAS at a mutually convenient time. If students apply within 4 weeks of the admission deadline, they should contact the School directly to arrange a test date.
- Notice to the school of any convictions or present indictment for any felony or misdemeanor offense other than traffic violations which have not been expunged.
- Three reference forms are required. (Click on Reference Forms above, on the right hand side of this page.) These should be completed by academic or professional contacts only. References from friends and relatives are not acceptable. Examples of references might include a teacher, guidance counselor, professor, employer, pastor/rabbi, volunteer leader, scout leader, etc.
- An admissions Essay that should address the following:
- Your accomplishments
- Your reasons for selecting nursing as a profession
- Your reasons for choosing Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
- Your future plans and goals
- If you have previously or are currently enrolled in a school of nursing, a letter from the Director of the program verifying academic standing and clinical competence is required.
- Completed online application and $50.00 application fee received.
Application Process
- Application Instructions
- Apply Online Now
- Check My Application Status
- Information Sessions
- Reference Forms
Admission Process for Qualified Candidates
- Take Test of Essential Academic Skills/TEAS
- Await letter of acceptance or denial
Do you have additional questions? Click here to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
For other information, please contact:
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Director of Admissions
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Phone: 804/627-5300
Toll-free: 866/238-7414
Or send an email to Allison Peterson, Director of Admissions at Allison_Peterson@bshsi.org
Our sessions are free, open to the public and do not require a reservation. Our Admissions representatives are eager to meet you and share with you the benefits of attending our school.
All sessions are held at:
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
8550 Magellan Pkwy, Suite 1100
Richmond, VA 23227
Nursing is a practice discipline. The professional practice of nursing draws upon the cognitive ability, psychomotor skills, interpersonal skills, emotional stability and physical endurance of those persons engaged in the discipline. Given the nature of the curriculum at Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing, a student must be prepared to meet the basic requirements of a practicing professional nurse. Click here to review our policy.
Disclosure Statement 2008-2009
Federal regulations require that educational institutions provide specific information about the school and about financial aid to enrolled and prospective students. The following notice provides the information required to be disclosed pursuant to the Higher Education Act amendments and pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that governs access to student educational records maintained by educational institutions and the release of information from those records. Please take a moment to review this notice as well as the School’s website located at: www.mrmcnursingschool.org.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities, including internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, or physical characteristics. The School will conduct its program, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
This policy is governed by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and Virginia law.
Although educational institutions are obligated to make a statement confirming nondiscrimination, Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing practices non-discrimination as a matter of choice and philosophy.
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing has implemented grievance procedures concerning cases of alleged discrimination, including those of alleged sexual harassment, for faculty, staff and students. It is the policy of the School that harassment on the basis of sex among employees constitutes an impermissible employment practice, which is subject to disciplinary action and shall not be tolerated. Sexual harassment involving students and School personnel or among students is equally impermissible and shall not be tolerated. The School is committed to providing an environment to study free of sexual harassment. Grievances or complaints that are based on one of these areas needs to be reported to the Human Resources Department.
Title IX Notice
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits schools from discriminating on the basis of sex. In 1971, Congress passed this law to ensure that educational programs and activities will be open to all students.
Inquiries or complaints regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the Director of Admissions 8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100, Richmond, Virginia 23227 or the Office of Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100).
Annual Notification of Rights Under FERPA Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (referred to as “FERPA”). This law was enacted to protect the privacy of students’ personally identifiable information and education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or otherwise misleading information. Student rights covered by this Act include the right to:
- Inspect and review information contained in educational records.
- Request amendment of educational records.
- Consent to disclosure, with certain exceptions specified by the Act.
- Secure a copy of the College (School) policy. File complaints with the Department of Education concerning alleged failure to comply with this Act.
The School’s FERPA policy may be found at: http://www.bonsecours.com/bsmson/policies/ADM/ADM 1.20 - Confidentiality (FERPA).pdf
Designed Directory Information
The Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing designates the following items as Directory Information: student name, address, valid email address, major field of study, past and present participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance (past and present), honors and awards (including Honor’s List), degrees conferred (including dates), most recent previous institutions attended, and enrollment status.
The School may disclose any of the directory information items without prior written consent, unless notified in writing during registration during each academic year.
Student Handbook Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing publishes a Student Handbook. The handbook may be found electronically on the School’s website noted above. Please take some time to review the handbook. The handbook contains important information regarding the School’s policies pertaining to matters such as student services and activities, services for students with disabilities, student codes of conduct, official withdrawal, communication and information dissemination, campus safety and computer labs and services. The handbook also contains procedures for filing grievances in the event informal dispute resolution is not successful.
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing Information
You will learn more about the following areas on our website and at the links listed below:
Accrediting Agencies
State Council of Higher Education of Virginia - http://www.schev.edu
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/directory_search.htm
Graduation and Retention rates - http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool
Virginia Board of Nursing - http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_edprogs.htm
NCLEX-RN Test Results - http://www.virginia-nursing-schools.com/NCLEX.htm
Information on the following can be found at www.mrmcnursingschool.org or through the link.
- Safety Policy
- Sexual Assult
- Curriculum of Nursing Program
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- Essential Functions
- Faculty
- Guidance, Counseling & Academic Advisement
- Refund Policy
- Special Facilities and Services
The acceptability and transferability of nursing credits from Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College depend upon the receiving institution’s admissions and placement policies.
Student Financial Aid
The following information regarding student financial assistance at Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing is available on the School’s website at http://www.mrmcnursingschool.org (click on right tool bar - Consumer Information, Financial Aid).
- A description of Federal, State, local, private and institutional financial aid programs available to enrolled students;
- Percentage of students receiving financial aid and student loan indebtedness at graduation;
- How to apply for student financial aid;
- The methods by which financial aid awards and distribution will be made;
- Student eligibility requirements, including standards for satisfactory academic progress;
- The rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial aid, including the terms of any loans received, the terms and conditions of employment provided as part of a student’s financial aid, and the terms and conditions under which students receiving Federal Family Educational Loans (FFEL) may obtain deferrals;
- The cost of attendance at the institution, including tuition and fees, and estimates of the costs of room and board, books and supplies and transportation; (www.bonsecours.com/bsmson/policies/ADM/ADM 3.10 - Tuition, Fees and Expenses.pdf)
- The requirements for refunds of tuition, fees and costs, for the return of federal funds, and for officially withdrawing for the institution; (www.bonsecours.com/bsmson/policies/ADM/ADM 3.37 - Return to Title IV Policy.pdf)
- Admissions
- Application Instructions
- Apply Online Now
- Information Sessions
- Reference Forms
- Essential Functions, Behaviors, Abilities of the Nursing Student
- Student Disclosure