Exceptional outcomes, unmet student demand and a state-aligned Fast Flex BSN launching in 2026 have positioned James Madison University to scale affordable, high-quality nursing education.
An Addendum for the Bedford Falls Foundation
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF NURSES THROUGH ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY AND EXCELLENCE Exceptional outcomes, unmet student demand and a state-aligned Fast Flex BSN launching in 2026 have positioned James Madison University to scale affordable, high-quality nursing education.
School of Nursing in VA among 61 schools – RNCareers.org 2 nd
Best Colleges for Nursing in VA – Niche # 7
Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing – U.S. News & World Report # 98
VISION The JMU School of Nursing prepares practice-ready, compassionate nurses through innovative undergraduate education, strong faculty support and outcomes that exceed national benchmarks—grounded in equity, student success and community impact.
ALIGNMENT WITH BEDFORD FALLS FOUNDATION PRIORITIES A partnership with Bedford Falls would
• Expand high-quality, affordable undergraduate nursing education • Unlock access for qualified students currently turned away • Accelerate workforce entry through an innovative, outcomes-driven model • Leverage strong state investment momentum and institutional commitment NET PRICE OF EDUCATION AND AVERAGE DEBT AT GRADUATION As a public institution, JMU delivers high-quality nursing education at a lower net price than many peer programs . Strong completion rates, an accelerated pathway and high employment outcomes reduce time-to-degree and support manageable student debt—advancing workforce equity while maintaining excellent licensure outcomes.
“Nu rses are the bedside person through all of it, and I just really want to help others feel better — in any way possible. Whatever I can do, I’ll do it.” — Samantha Cornell (’28) JMU Nursing student
“We are educating the nurses our communities
PROGRAM QUALITY AND OUTCOMES TRADITIONAL BSN • NCLEX-RN pass rate: 100% (3rd quarter 2025) • Graduation rate: 97.41% within 4 semesters; 99.15% within 5 semesters (Spring 2025) • Employment rate: 97% within 6 months RN-TO-BSN • Graduation rate: 100% (Spring 2025) • Employment rate: 97.27% within 6 months STUDENT SATISFACTION*
urgently need— affordably, effectively and at scale.”
— Melody Eaton
Ph.D., RN, FAAN,
Director and Professor
OVERALL
BSN RN-TO-BSN BENCHMARK
Program Effectiveness
6.33 6.54 6.19
6.54 6.72 6.58
5.6 / 7 5.6 / 7
Learning
Satisfaction
5.6 / 7 *Elentra - Skyfactor, May 2025
OPPORTUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH DEMAND EXCEEDS CAPACITY
• Fall 2025: 214 qualified applicants, 113 admitted (53%) • Spring 2026: 193 qualified applicants, 114 admitted (59%) • Fall 2026: 278 qualified applicants, 113 admitted (41%) • 345 Non-admitted qualified applicants over the last three cohorts FAST FLEX BSN (LAUNCHING SUMMER 2026) • Pre-licensure undergraduate pathway; 30 students in the first cohort • Evening/weekend hybrid format for non-traditional students • One-calendar-year nursing course sequence (accelerated, not abbreviated) • Competency-based, simulation-supported clinical education STATE ALIGNMENT • Virginia faces a shortage of 20,254 RNs, projected to double in the next decade • JMU graduates 270+ nurses annually and is among the commonwealth’s top producers — yet remains constrained by space, faculty and clinical placements
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING GROWTH JMU has invested strategically in simulation-based education and is pursuing state and philanthropic investment to scale undergraduate capacity. CURRENT ASSETS • 7,000+ square feet of nursing skills, health assessment, and simulation space • Acute care and primary care simulation environments • High‑, medium‑ and low‑fidelity simulators with AV-supported assessment
PLANNED EXPANSION • Burruss Hall renovation (Fast Flex BSN): labs, classrooms, offices (June 2026) • New college building • 10-room simulation expansion
• Skills, competency and health assessment labs • Student collaboration and community-oriented clinical spaces STABILITY OF LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND ACCREDITATION • School of Nursing housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies • Led by a director with defined institutional authority for the School of Nursing in close collaboration with the dean • Robust shared governance through elected Faculty Council • Stable leadership and faculty development ensure continuity and quality • Fully accredited programs : • BSN, MSN and DNP accredited by CCNE • Pre‑licensure BSN approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing
MSC 4401, 481 Bluestone Dr. Harrisonburg, VA 22807 540-568-3122 Phone Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations
1.28.2026
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