All About Meredith’s New Nursing Program

Meredith College recently announced a new nursing program that will provide students with valuable opportunities to pursue rewarding careers while addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in North Carolina. 

If you’re a high schooler or current college student interested in pursuing nursing, Meredith is a top contender among colleges that will prepare you to succeed as a nurse. In today’s blog, we go over four aspects that make Meredith’s nursing program stand out.

Competency-Based Training 

Our curriculum focuses on active learning strategies and integrates evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and skills to prepare you for the dynamic and complex healthcare environment. Students will complete 640 clinical hours and be “practice-ready” across a variety of settings and organizations.

Established History of Success

Although this is a new program, Meredith has an established history of preparing students to enter the nursing field. Our accomplished alumnae have been accepted into top nursing programs at schools such as UNC-Chapel Hill, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Duke University. 

Meredith alumnae are employed in various areas of the nursing field including neonatal intensive care, cardiology, pediatrics, clinical research, heart failure, lung transplant, hospice and palliative care, and more.

Our academically rigorous program will prepare you to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, advocate for health equity, and embrace innovations in healthcare to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Personalized Advising

As a nursing student, you will receive personalized advice from highly trained health professional advisors. Our faculty and staff will help you 

• Pick the right courses
• Identify leadership and shadowing opportunities
• Obtain clinical experience
• And more!

Our faculty members have connections with professionals and employers in the Research Triangle, leading to work and research experience for you. And, as a student at a small college, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty and staff. They’ll know you as an individual and serve as a mentor to help you succeed.  

Women’s College

As a women’s college, Meredith offers unique programming to help students gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in STEM fields. Research shows women’s colleges are more effective than coed institutions in offering a high-impact educational experience.

At Meredith, you are more likely to

• Become a confident and effective leader and collaborator
• Develop strong presentation and writing skills
• Excel in internships and research opportunities
• Succeed in your first job and advance in your career

Additionally, you’ll join an active network of over 24,000 alumnae who continue to support one another beyond their time at Meredith. Through Meredith Mentors and other networking opportunities, current students and alumnae connect with one another to share job opportunities, share resources, and more.

How to Apply to Meredith’s Nursing Program

Are you ready to begin your bachelor’s in nursing at Meredith? Your first step is to apply to Meredith. Once you’re enrolled, you can apply to the nursing program starting in the fall 2025 semester.