Upon successful completion of the BSN program, the graduate will be able to:

•  Integrate theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities, and sciences to develop a foundation for practice.
•  Practice in a manner that reflects commitment to the professional values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice and cultural competence.
•  Provide safe, competent, evidence-based nursing care to individuals, families and diverse populations based on a comprehensive health assessment.
•  Demonstrate accountable, responsible, and proficient use of technology to access information for clinical decision-making.
•  Practice effective collaboration as a leader and as a member of a intra/inter-professional health care team.
•  Communicate appropriately and effectively with diverse groups and disciplines using a variety of strategies.
•  Evidence understanding of economic, legal and political processes that influence health care policy.
•  Demonstrate a personal commitment to lifelong learning for continuous professional development.

Admission Prerequisites

The following criteria are considered when reviewing all applications for admission to the Accelerated BSN Program:

• Bachelor's Degree in a non-nursing area of study
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• The following courses must be completed
  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (5 year time limit)
  • Microbiology with lab (5 year time limit)
  • Nutrition
  • Statistics
  • General Psychology
  • Human Growth and Development

Successfully complete the equivalent of 58 discipline-specific credit hours

Successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence

Attain a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum of a "C" in each required course in the discipline

Complete the Standardized Testing for Pre-licensure programs, which may require the student to complete the NESI NCLEX-RN review course.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Apply at least 14 months prior to beginning of term