Nursing

You've always wanted to care for people, right? Make them feel better when they're sick? Help them live healthier lives? Well, that's exactly what a nurse does, so a nursing major may be a great choice for you.

Programs

We offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing, which gives you the skills you need to be successful and confident in the nursing field.

On your way to earning your bachelor’s degree in four years, you’ll first earn an associate degree, which will prepare you to take the National Council Licensure Examination – known as the NCLEX – to become a licensed, registered nurse.

Once you earn your associate degree and pass the NCLEX, you may choose to work as a nurse in a hospital or other healthcare setting while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Your path to earning your bachelor’s degree:

Year one: You’ll take courses that meet the university’s graduation requirements, including Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, and English.
Year two: You’ll gain real-world experience during clinical time in a variety of local hospital and healthcare settings.
Year three: Once you complete the spring term of this year, you’ll have completed the coursework required for the associate degree and will be eligible to take the RN licensure exam (NCLEX) and begin working as a registered nurse.
Year four: You’ll take courses and have clinical experiences that will focus on nursing research, community health, and leadership development. Starting in Fall 2025, your fourth year will be completely online and asynchronous, making it more convenient for working nurses to earn a BSN. For more information please contact Dr Jean Truman.

Asynchronous classes are offered with students accessing class materials during different hours and from different locations offering flexibility in a self-paced manner – examples: discussion boards/forums, video/audio files, online quizzes.