NURSING, BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Program Information

Program:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Vandergriff College:
College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Department:
Baccalaureate Nursing

Details

Total Credit Hours: 128

Completion:
Generic Option - 4 Years, full-time
RN-to-BSN Option - 9 months + transfer credits

Cost per credit hour: $353

Full-time Tuition: $4,246/semester

RN-to-BSN: $10,000 flat rate

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A Career in Caring

The baccalaureate program in nursing is designed to prepare a nurse generalist who exercises leadership in the prevention of illness and promotion of health as a member of the community and professional nursing and as an agent of change who helps to bring about modifications of nursing practice to meet emerging health needs. This is consistent with the belief that the professional nurse will be prepared to function as a generalist, a leader, and a change agent. Graduates of this program will have the educational foundation to pursue advanced study such as the master's degree.

 

Courses

As an BSN major, you will take classes such as:

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing Clinicals
Female student nurse in clinic

Two Options

BSN Generic Option

The Baccalaureate Program in Nursing is designed to prepare a nurse generalist who exercises leadership in the prevention of illness and promotion of health as a member of the community and professional nursing and as an agent of change who helps to bring about modifications of nursing practice to meet emerging health needs.

RN-to-BSN Advanced Placement Option

If you are already a Registered Nurse who is interested in advancing your education, expanding career options, and enhancing leadership and critical thinking skills, then our program is designed for you. The W offers a full-time track, which can be completed in three semesters, and a part-time track, which can be completed in five.

Career Outlook

$77,600

Median national salary for Registered Nurses according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.