The health sciences industry is one of the fastest growing job markets. Hollins will prepare you for graduate study and your career with critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and cooperative learning skills.
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Personalized Advising Tailored to Your Goals
Depending on what health profession the student chooses to pursue, the path and sequence of recommended courses will vary. Students are provided individualized advising, including access to internships, undergraduate research, and other experiential learning opportunities.
The requirements for each professional program can be fulfilled within multiple Hollins’ majors but as program requirements differ, close attention to course selection and extracurricular activities is needed. Please contact Professor Allison for more information on advising and suggested courses for the desired professional program.
Below are links to tip sheets for pre-nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and optometrists.
Primary Positions in Health Sciences
- Pre-Nursing
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physician Assistants
- Dentists
- Imaging Specialists/Radiologists
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Pharmacists
- Optometrists
Pre-Nursing
Students seeking careers in nursing can start at Hollins.
Hollins has an articulation agreement with Shenandoah University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Each year, SU will grant priority admission to up to six qualified pre-nursing students (three for the Winchester campus and three for the Leesburg campus). The Winchester campus starts during the fall semester, and the Leesburg campus has both fall and spring starts available, catering to students who finish their first bachelor degree early.
Articulation Agreement for Priority Admission
Hollins has an articulation agreement with Shenandoah University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Each year, SU will grant priority admission to up to six qualified pre-nursing students (three for the Winchester campus and three for the Leesburg campus). The Winchester campus starts during the fall semester and the Leesburg campus has both fall and spring starts available, catering to students who finish their first bachelor degree early.
Advantages of the Hollins BA/BS + Accelerated BSN
- Nurses with BSN degrees see increased earning potential compared to their peers who are RNs with a diploma or ADN.
- Many Hollins courses satisfy requirements for the second degree BSN, allowing students to complete the additional degree in just 16 months
- Upon successful completion students will have two degrees, one from Hollins and one from SU in just five and one-half years
- Greater flexibility in future career paths
- Have other interests, in addition to nursing? There are many possible combinations that can satisfy students with varied interests and ambitious career goals. Examples include:
- B.A. in business + BSN for administrative roles
- B.S. in psychology + BSN for working with a particular population (e.g. children, elderly, mental health nurse)
- Hollins education program + BSN for nurse education
- B.A. or minor in a second language for working with non-English speaking populations
Primary Positions For Nursing
- Case Manager
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Director/CEO
- Manager/Administrator
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Staff Nurse