Caldwell University · USA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a Bachelor program taught at Caldwell University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Caldwell University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) prepares students for professional nursing through a curriculum that combines a liberal arts foundation with nursing course work. Nursing course work includes clinical and laboratory activities, supported by simulation activities integrated throughout the program.

Clinical experience is provided in a variety of healthcare agencies and community centers in the region. The program requires completion of 124–125 credits, including nursing prerequisites, core courses, and nursing-specific courses. The B.S.N. offers three entrance tracks: a second-degree track, a traditional track for incoming freshmen, and a transfer track for students moving from other institutions.

Modules

BI 203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
BI 204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
CH 110 Principles of Chemistry with Lab
BI 315N Microbiology with Lab
NU 219 The Professional Nurse: An Introduction to Practice
NU 301 Fundamentals of Nursing
NU 303 Health and Cultural Assessment Across the Lifespan
NU 305 Pathophysiology
NU 306 Adult Health I
NU 308 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
NU 310 Pharmacology
NU 409 Maternal-Child Nursing

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Caldwell University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Caldwell University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Caldwell University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Criminal history background check required before clinical placement.
Three entrance tracks: a second-degree track, a traditional track, and a transfer track.
Second-degree track (students with B.A./B.S. degree): complete 25 credits of prerequisite course work before taking the 62 credits of nursing major course work.
Second-degree application materials: completed Nursing Transfer and Second Degree Application; official transcript(s) from every school where college credit was earned; personal essay addressing why you would like to be a nurse; letter of recommendation from a college professor; résumé.
Second-degree student selection: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; nursing prerequisites accepted with a grade of C+ or higher; nursing prerequisites may be repeated only once and a passing grade achieved to be considered for admissions; science courses must be five years old or less to be accepted for transfer; applicants with transcripts documenting pre-requisite course completion will be given higher ranking in admission decision making; all Nursing (NU) courses must be completed at Caldwell University.
Traditional track (high school graduates): official high school transcript, class rank and activities; completion of four units of English, two units of modern language, four units of math and three or more units of science courses that include Biology and Chemistry, one unit of history and other college preparatory courses; three years of Math at a Cumulative Math GPA of 3.0 or Higher. Must have taken Algebra 2 or higher; three years of Science at a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must have taken Biology and Chemistry; overall GPA must be a 3.0 or higher; if the student opts to submit SAT/ACT: 2.75+ GPA overall and in all math and science courses with SAT of 1080 (minimum 500 math), or ACT 21; two letters of recommendation; personal essay; advanced placement scores (Caldwell University offers advanced placement credits to students who qualify by earning a score of 3 or higher).