Nursing, BS

The undergraduate nursing program provides two program options to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing:

1. A Pre-Licensure BS program  option that prepares the student to become a licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.); and 
2. A Post-Licensure BS program  option for the licensed R.N. with an associate degree or the equivalent.

All graduates of the baccalaureate program are prepared to plan and provide patient care; to teach patients, families, and staff; and to provide leadership in the delivery of health care services. The bachelor of science in nursing program offers students an opportunity to become a liberally educated professional, qualified for certification as a public health nurse, and completely prepared for graduate education in nursing. The pre-licensure program option also prepares the graduate for the R.N. licensure examination.

Eligible applicants should visit the Department of Nursing for further information.

L.V.N. 30-Unit Option

The L.V.N. 30-unit option includes only those nursing courses required for R.N. licensure and qualifies L.V.N.s to take the NCLEX-RN., but does not earn a BSN. To be admitted to the L.V.N. 30-unit option an L.V.N. must have completed 4 units of physiology and 4 units of microbiology with a grade of B or better. Admission to this option is ONLY on a “as space available” basis. Contact the department for further details.