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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. 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

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 can practice critical thinking, systems processing and ethical decision making. You can 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 can 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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Success Stories

“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

“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

“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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April 23, 2024
Dr. William L. Hathaway Named Provost of Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 23, 2024) – On Saturday, the Regent University Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. William L. Hathaway as Provost of Regent University. Hathaway immediately assumed the position after relinquishing his post as …

April 23, 2024
Regent University Hires Spencer Beaty as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 23, 2024) – Spencer Beaty has accepted the position as Head Coach of the Regent Royal’s Men’s Basketball Team after serving as assistant coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas …

April 22, 2024
OMD Ranks Regent University in the Nation’s Top 5 Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 22, 2024) – OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) has ranked Regent University among the Best Accredited Online Master’s Degree Programs in 2024, with Regent’s curriculum …

April 17, 2024
Regent Ranks #5 on TechGuide’s Best Online Bachelor’s in Graphic Design Programs for 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 17, 2024) – Regent University has secured an impressive #5 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Graphic Design programs in the country. “We are …

April 16, 2024
How to Make Friends in College as an Introvert

It can be difficult to make friends in college, especially when you are not naturally inclined to be outgoing. While you may excel at the academic aspect of college, the social side can be tough when you’re in a new environment and you don’t know …

April 9, 2024
Regent Law Achieves Highest U.S. News Ranking in School History

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 9, 2024) – Regent University School of Law earned its highest ranking in school history in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Law Schools Ranking. Today’s newly published list ranks Regent as …

March 27, 2024
Regent Research Roundtables

From the Editors Dr. Kathleen Patterson and Dr. Steve Firestone 2023 Welcome to the Proceedings of the 2023 Regent Research Roundtables. In addition to presentations of empirical studies, the Roundtable format allows presenters to discuss new concepts, possible …

March 27, 2024
Regent University Named #2 Best Military Friendly® School for 2024-25

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 27, 2024) – Regent University earned a national top-tier ranking by Military Friendly® Schools for the academic year 2024–25. Regent’s #2 ranking in the “private offering doctorate” category …

March 26, 2024
Regent Ranks #8 on TechGuide’s Best Bachelor’s in Social Media Degree Programs for 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 26, 2024) – Regent University has secured an impressive #8 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Bachelor’s in Social Media degree programs, placing Regent among the top 11 …

March 21, 2024
Regent Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 21, 2024) – The Regent University Choir made school history in its debut performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. “Receiving an invitation to take the stage at Carnegie Hall puts the Regent Choir in the company of …

March 19, 2024
Switch to a Teaching Career with the Career Switcher Program

Are you Looking to go into a Different Career Path? A career in education is rewarding and empowering as you actively involve students in discovering themselves and the world around them. Educators are crucial in imparting knowledge …

March 12, 2024
Chick-fil-A CEO Surprises Regent University Student with a $25,000 Scholarship

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 12, 2024) – Today, Regent University student Peyton Edwards was awarded the $25,000 True Inspiration™ Scholarship from her employer, Chick-fil-A, making her the restaurant’s 100th …

March 11, 2024
Regent University Accepted into NCAA Exploratory Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 11, 2024) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved Regent University’s application for an exploratory year of membership in Division III. Institutions accepted into this phase …

February 27, 2024
Regent Students Win 2nd Place at National Religious Broadcasters Film Competition

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2024) – Regent University students claimed the spotlight at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2024 Convention for their compelling visual storytelling. Lauren Gilmeister …

February 21, 2024
Regent’s Online Master’s in School Counseling Ranked Top 10 Best in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 21, 2024) – BestCollegeReviews.org has ranked Regent University as a Best Online Master's in School Counseling Program for 2024—surging ahead of hundreds of colleges and …