Faulkner University and Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) have signed a Concurrent Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Faulkner’s new nursing program. This agreement, finalized last week, will provide students with a seamless transition from Southern Union to Faulkner University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
Called the Flight to Faulkner Program, this program will allow qualified applicants a guaranteed seat in Faulkner’s School of Nursing. It is a part of an effort to improve Nursing shortages across Alabama.
Concurrent enrollment offers opportunities for students to work on their Associate in Science and bachelor’s degrees simultaneously. It puts students on a quicker and more cost-effective pathway to achieving their educational goals.
Available on Faulkner’s campus in Montgomery, AL, the School of Nursing program equips future healthcare workers with the knowledge, skills, compassion, and Christian mindset to operate in a dynamic medical industry. With faith-driven values, cutting-edge facilities, and knowledgeable faculty, Faulkner is shaping the future of nursing.
The School of Nursing at Faulkner follows a two-part structure. The first part, called Lower Division, features two years of pre-nursing. During this period, students will complete their core courses and build an academic foundation in preparation for Upper Division.
Students entering the second part of our degree program, Upper Division, must have completed all Lower Division requirements with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75. Applications are competitive, and meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission. Accepted students will complete a rigorous eight semesters of nursing school, including a hands-on clinical experience. By the end of Upper Division, students will have earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing and will be prepared to take the nursing licensing exam.
In total, the degree program takes four years to complete. This fast track sets Faulkner University apart from other nursing schools in our region and across the country. In just four years, you can be ready to earn your license and start working as a registered nurse.
