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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Traditional Program
Overview
The Traditional BSN program involves
challenging and rewarding learning experiences that reflect the standars
of professional nursing practice and prepares graduates for professional
leadership careers in a variety of health care settings. The faculty is
committed to educational excellence, clinical expertise, professional
development and community service. At the completion of the program, BSN
graduates are eligible to take the state board examination licensure as
a registered nurse. The BSN degree prepares the graduate for entrance
into graduate study in nursing at the master's degree level.
The Traditional BSN program requires
a minimum of 126 semester hours for completion. Students are admitted
to the upper division nursing major after completing a total of 63 semester
hours in prerequisite course work in the social and behavioral sciences,
the natural and physical sciences and the arts and humanities. These lower-division
pre-professional courses can be completed at any accredited college or
university, including four year institutions and community colleges. All
prerequisite course work must be completed prior to enrollment in the
BSN program. Additional information regarding admission requirements and
prerequisite courses may be obtained from the Office of Student Records
and the Registrar.
To complete the 63 semester
hours of upper division study, students enroll in the full-time five-semester
plan of study which begins annually in the summer semester.
Application are accepted beginning
July 1 of each year and must be completed by January 15 to be considered
for the upcoming summer semester enrollment date. For further information
contact the Student Recruiter at 601-984-6262 or 1-866-842-7575..
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