Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University was founded in 1867 by seven extraordinary black men with the mission to provide education for black children. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, it is a public historically black university and the second oldest state-supported school in North Carolina. The University was established in response to the dire need for education among African Americans immediately after the Civil War in 1865. Fayetteville State University School of Nursing was established in 1992 and has since produced a significant number of nursing professionals who have become leaders in the field, contributing greatly to the healthcare system in North Carolina and the nation.

Nursing Programs at Fayetteville State University

• Traditional Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Accelerated BSN (ABSN) 
• RN to BSN 
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program 
• Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 

Hands-On Learning Environment

The College of Nursing offers an engaging learning environment that includes hands-on, active classwork in labs with realistic simulators. Students gain a thorough understanding of the nursing profession through practical patient care and careful observation of nurse-patient interactions, which strengthens their empathy for those in need.

Mode of Learning 

• MSN Program: Entirely online, providing flexibility for remote learning.
• SANE Program: Full on-campus attendance, ensuring comprehensive hands-on training.
• ABSN Program: Hybrid approach, blending online instruction with on-site learning.
• RN to BSN and Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs: Offered on campus, facilitating direct interaction with faculty and peers.

NCLEX Pass Rates

Fayetteville State University's (FSU) current NCLEX pass rate is 90%. In the fall of 2018, graduates of the pre-licensure nursing program achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX, and the pass rate has consistently ranged between 80 to 100% since then.

Unique Feature of the MSN Program 

The School of Nursing at FSU is proud to be the first in the state to offer an MSN program focused on patient safety and quality. Graduates are prepared to lead safety and quality care initiatives with mastery of concepts in safety culture, regulations and compliance, legal issues, and system designs like LEAN and Six Sigma. 

Career Opportunities for MSN Graduates

Graduates of the MSN program can pursue various roles, including:

• Risk Management Coordinator
• Quality Assurance Coordinator
• Quality Improvement Coordinator
• Nursing Director/Administrator
• Patient Safety Coordinator

Admissions

The admissions process is slightly competitive to ensure personalized learning between faculty and nursing students through small class sizes.

Accreditation

The bachelor's and master's level nursing programs at Fayetteville State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Format & Tuition of Available Program

•  
  Format
  Tuition
  Score
• Accelerated BSN
  Hybrid
  $2,562
  4.4 /5
• RN to BSN
  Online
  $1,344
  4.4 /5
• Traditional BSN
  On-Campus
  $5,040
  4.3 /5