Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Baccalaureate preparation for the practice of professional nursing requires a substantial liberal education base for the study of the theory and practice of nursing. Traditional BS in Nursing for 1st BS degree seekers who wish to become registered nurses (RN). In this four year program, the first two years focus on general education and supporting courses that provide the foundation for a liberal education as well as the nursing major. These courses are offered by departments within the University or students may transfer approved, comparable courses from other educational institutions. The nursing component of the curriculum is four semesters in length. Courses in the theoretical basis of nursing practice with a wide variety of related clinical laboratory experiences are designed in collaboration with health care delivery institutions and other health related agencies in the area. 2nd Degree BS in Nursing for those with a bachelor's degree in another field who wish to make a career change. The curriculum, acknowledging the education, career and life experiences of the individual requires fewer pre-requisites for the nursing courses than the basic baccalaureate nursing program of study. Students may complete the second bachelor's degree in three semesters of full-time study.