Mansfield University of Pennsylvania · USA

B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Pre-Licensure

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall semester

Introduction

B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Pre-Licensure is a Bachelor program taught at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, USA. Intake: Fall semester. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a direct admit program designed for students who begin their nursing education after high school graduation. It includes preparation for RN licensure and a liberal arts education. The program starts with the sciences and general education courses, then introduces nursing courses later with clinical and lab courses introduced further into the program.

Nursing learning includes clinical experiences at area hospitals, health care centers, and community care settings, along with nursing skills labs for hands-on practice and remediation in a safe, controlled setting. High-fidelity simulation takes place at The Linda Grunin Simulation Lab and Learning Center, using high-tech mannequins and equipment, and is threaded throughout the nursing curriculum. Students use personal transportation for clinical experiences. Study abroad programs are available in the summer semester.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Pre-Licensure at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mansfield University of Pennsylvania as pre-requiste for admission in B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Pre-Licensure.

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Applicants must submit all required documents by December 1 of the year prior to their start term.
Admission is competitive, and the Admission Committee determines academic readiness for the rigor of the program.
Applicants must have completed high school chemistry with a grade of B or better before entering the BSN program, or be required to take the university course CE 111 with a grade of C+ or better before their sophomore year.
Applicants must submit an essay demonstrating interest in and knowledge of the nursing profession.
Students must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA to remain in the BSN program.
All math, science, and nursing courses must be passed with a grade of C+ or better.
Nursing prerequisite coursework with a grade below a C+ that is transferred in from another institution or through dual enrollment will not count towards a nursing major and will need to be repeated for a C+ or better.
Because Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 are concomitant courses, students must receive a minimum C+ in both courses in order to transfer in any credit for these sections.
Prior to entering the first clinical nursing courses, students must meet all health requirements, including a yearly physical examination with proof of immunization, professional liability insurance, drug screening, and criminal background investigation.
Prior to entering the first clinical nursing courses, students must take and pass the Basic Life Support (BLS) course from the American Heart Association.
Incoming students who score below a three on Monmouth University’s mathematics examination placement test are required to take additional math courses prior to progressing into MA 151.