BS Nursing TUG

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), also known as our traditional BSN program option, is a 4-year, on-campus program. This program starts annually in August, with nursing courses beginning in the sophomore year. You will earn your BSN following successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, composed of 60 credit hours of nursing courses. You’ll earn real-world experience through a 120-hour focused client care experience during your last year.Students who successfully complete the BSN program and pass the NCLEX-RN, may be seamlessly admitted into the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

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* online course

As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to:

1. Use clinical judgment to provide care to clients, families, and diverse populations.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals, clients, and families to deliver high-quality and safe care.
3. Integrate current evidence and patient/family preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.
4. Apply concepts of leadership to promote quality improvement and patient safety.
5. Utilize information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality patient care.
6. Plan self-development to uphold ethical and legal standards to maintain a professional nursing practice.
7. Provide population-focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion and illness prevention.
8. Distinguish financial and regulatory healthcare policies that directly and indirectly influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system.