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  • "Best RN Programs in Virginia"

    RegisteredNursing.org

  • "Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice"

    U.S. News & World Report

  • "Top Ranked Online RN to BSN Programs in Virginia"

    RegisteredNursing.org

Colleges of Distinction Nursing
Radford University has been listed as a top institution to offer an exemplary Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The recognition comes from Colleges of Distinction, an organization dedicated to highlighting colleges and universities that provide students with a personalized, hands-on education.
Best nurse practitioner programs 2025

RegisteredNursing.org has ranked Radford University's Nurse Practitioner program as #1 in the state. This recognition highlights the University's dedication to academic excellence and the quality of education provided to future nurse practitioners. 

Our Clinical Simulation Centers aspire to be the premier, innovative and student-centered simulation program to prepare competent, compassionate, professional clinicians to meet the needs of the community. 
students working in clinical simulation center
  • This week in Highlanders in the News: Junior poly-sci major Devin Van Dyke makes the trek to the Virginia Student Voting Summit; Andrew Hund ’03 likes bikes; College of Nursing Dean Wendy Downey touts Radford grads following a recent employment report; and some quick Highlander action spawns a New River rescue.

    A student sits at a table with colleagues during a conference on voting.
  • As the fall 2024 semester begins at Radford University, the Carilion Clinic Foundation has invested in the education of 52 Highlanders studying to become healthcare professionals. The healthcare organization has committed $100,000 in scholarship support.

    RUC Nursing Student
  • Radford University prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students were greeted with new nursing skills bags when they returned to classes last month. 170 bags were provided by Carilion Clinic’s Nursing Services—enough to provide one for all of the BSN students.

    Carilion Clinic donates 170 skills bags to Radford nursing students