B.S. in Nursing (BSN-T) Traditional
Introduction
B.S. in Nursing (BSN-T) Traditional is a Bachelor program taught at Catholic University of America, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The B.S. in Nursing (BSN-T) Traditional prepares students for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Exam (NCLEX) and for patient care across the lifespan. The program includes clinical experiences that cover Adult Health, Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynecologic Health, Behavioral Health, and Population Health, alongside classroom work focused on critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Clinical experience begins in the first quarter of full admission to the professional Nursing sequence. Lab and simulation experiences take place in the Center for Simulation and Interprofessional Education on the Chicago campus. Clinical experiences occur at a variety of facilities in the Chicago Metro area, and each student completes an immersive clinical at the end of the program. Students complete in excess of 740 clinical hours.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in B.S. in Nursing (BSN-T) Traditional at Catholic University of America for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Catholic University of America.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Catholic University of America as pre-requiste for admission in B.S. in Nursing (BSN-T) Traditional.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
The BSN-T entry pathway is for students who have completed all prerequisite coursework. Students who have not completed all prerequisite coursework will be admitted as a Pre-Nursing student. To be fully admitted to the professional nursing sequence, Nursing prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or better and have a college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Full admission to the Nursing major occurs at the conclusion of prerequisite coursework.
- General Biology with Lab
- Chemistry
- Microbiology with Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
- Introduction to Psychology
- Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Math Concepts or College Algebra
Please note: it is helpful to have completed the general education coursework necessary for a bachelor’s degree prior to starting the professional nursing sequence as there is no opportunity for additional classes except during the summer term.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://nl.edu/school-of-nursing/programs/bs-nursing-traditional/
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.