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Undergraduate Nursing
Skilled Nurses, Superior Care
We train students to work in professional teams to provide the best care for every patient.
We bring new perspectives to train highly skilled professionals for the future of nursing.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing degree prepares you to meet the increasingly complex demands of the health care profession. You'll learn in a rich and unique environment from registered nurse educators offering academic expertise and real-world experience from a variety of clinical areas. Undergraduates are initially admitted as pre-nursing students and must apply to the B.S.N. program.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-R.N.), for licensure as a registered nurse (R.N.). You'll feel confident taking the NCLEX, as our students' pass rates rank above both state and national averages.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N.-B.S.N.) - Online Only
The R.N.-B.S.N. program is designed for licensed R.N.s with an associate degree in nursing seeking to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. All coursework is done online with two different plans of study to meet the needs of the working R.N.