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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING (BSN)
The
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is offered as a four-year
bachelor degree program. After completing the program,
graduates are eligible for the
National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Graduates of the BSN program are prepared for entry
level nursing practice in clinically oriented
environments. Each graduate is prepared to fulfill the
BSN Program Goals at the completion of the BSN program.
Admission Requirements for BSN Program
Clinical Requirements
In
order to participate in clinical experiences,
clinical
requirements as set by the Department of
Nursing and clinical agencies must be met.
External Assessment Program
The
Department of Nursing uses a system of external
assessment and remediation for pre-licensure students.
All pre-licensure students purchase a designated testing
package upon enrollment in the first nursing course.
The primary purpose is to help prepare students for
NCLEX-RN success. Testing results are also used to
evaluate course outcomes.
Pre-licensure students are required to complete
designated tests including content mastery assessments
at specified points in the curriculum. Additionally, a
nationally-normed comprehensive examination designed to
predict success on the NCLEX-RN will be administered
during the final clinical nursing course. Students must
achieve a designated satisfactory score on the
comprehensive examination in order to meet course
requirements.
Math Competency Program
A
math competency program provides student assessment of
math calculation knowledge and skills, and consistent
testing practices in pre-licensure programs.
Career Advancement
The BSN degree offers students the education mobility to
pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree. USF
offers the choice of two tracks within the MSN degree:
Family Nurse Practitioner and Community Health and
Education.
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Graduate Programs
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by
the Indiana State Board of Nursing and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle,
NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone
202-463-6930. Web site
www.aacn.nche.edu
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