Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100, Richmond, VA 23227
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a private nursing college located in Richmond, Virginia, affiliated with the Bon Secours Mercy Health system and rooted in a long tradition of compassionate healthcare education. It traces its origins to a nursing school started in 1961 to support Richmond Memorial Hospital and transitioned into a baccalaureate degree‑granting college in 2010, offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs including pre‑licensure and RN‑to‑BSN pathways. Wikipedia+1 The College emphasizes preparing nurses for today’s complex healthcare environment with a blend of classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and professional development, and graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX‑RN licensure exam. bsmcon.edu With a relatively small student body and strong ties to hospital practice, the college focuses on holistic care, servant leadership, and service to diverse communities in line with its mission inspired by the Sisters of Bon Secours.
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia was originally founded in **1961 as a hospital nursing school and transitioned into a four‑year college offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2010, focusing on preparing professional nurses with compassionate, high‑quality care rooted in its long tradition of service.
Key Dates
- August 1, 2025: Application Deadline for Spring 2026 admission.
- August 18, 2025: Fall 2025 Classes Begin.
- November 1, 2025: Application Deadline for Spring RN-BSN admission.
- January 12, 2026: Spring 2026 Classes Begin.
- March 1, 2026: Application Deadline for Fall 2026 admission.
- June 15, 2026: Application Deadline for Fall RN-BSN admission.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Traditional BSN)
- GPA: Minimum cumulative 2.5 prerequisite GPA required.
- General Education: Completion of 46 credits of general education (History, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.) is typically required prior to entry into the nursing major.
- Materials: Official high school and college transcripts, $75 application fee, and responses to four specific essay prompts.
- Test-Optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
| Program Level | Annual Cost of Attendance |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $17,000.00 - $44,000.00 |
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Traditional BSN)
- GPA: Minimum cumulative 2.5 prerequisite GPA required.
- General Education: Completion of 46 credits of general education (History, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.) is typically required prior to entry into the nursing major.
- Materials: Official high school and college transcripts, $75 application fee, and responses to four specific essay prompts.
- Test-Optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
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