Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is a Bachelor program taught at Saint Leo University, USA. Intake: Fall or Spring semester. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Saint Leo University is a limited-access nursing program that starts with arts and sciences and nursing courses during the first two years, then moves into nursing major courses in the junior and senior years. The curriculum progresses from simple to complex and covers professional nursing foundations, acute care, population and global health, chronic care, End-of-Life-Care (ELNEC) and palliative nursing concepts, and research to support evidence-based nursing practice.

Students take nursing courses during the freshman and sophomore years. Progression into junior-level nursing courses is competitive and depends on meeting progression requirements, submitting a NursingCAS application during the sophomore year, and completing specified prerequisite and support courses. The program emphasizes experiential learning in lab, simulation, and clinical settings. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN and must pass the licensure exam to become a Registered Nurse.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Saint Leo University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Saint Leo University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Saint Leo University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Progression into the junior-level nursing courses is competitive and contingent upon meeting all nursing program progression requirements, including successful completion of designated prerequisite and support courses and any additional program requirements.
• Students may begin the BSN program during either the Fall or Spring semester.
• To progress into junior-level nursing courses, students must: Earn a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher by the end of the semester preceding progression; Complete all required non-nursing prerequisite and support courses for a total of 54 credit hours; and NUR 301, and NUR 303 with a grade of B- or better prior to beginning junior-level nursing courses; Earn a grade of C or better in all required prerequisite and support courses except College Algebra (MAT 151), Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (BIO 140/BIO 140L), Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (BIO 150/BIO 150L); Earn a grade of B or better in Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab, Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab, and College Algebra with grades of B or better before the application deadline; Prerequisite courses may be repeated only once; Take all sections of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) examination and submit official scores through NursingCAS; Be in good academic standing with Saint Leo University.
• Clinical compliance requirements: Health history and physical examination; Required immunizations and health documentation; Drug screening; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Background check and any additional requirements established by clinical agencies. Progression into clinical nursing courses is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all compliance requirements.
• Transfer students may be admitted directly into the BSN program if admission requirements are met and space is available. Transfer students who have attended another nursing program must be eligible for progression and in good standing at their previous institution. Transfer credit is not accepted from StraighterLine or Sophia Learning for Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab.

• ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): minimum composite score of 72 is required.
• The TEAS may be attempted up to three times within a calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts.
• To remain competitive, higher scores are recommended.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.saintleo.edu/programs/health-professions-degrees/bachelors-degree-nursing

• Entry level employment in a variety of settings following completion of the national licensing exam, NCLEX-RN.
• Career advancement into leadership positions.
• Continued studies upon graduation, including graduate nursing degree programs.
• Eligibility to become a Registered Nurse after passing NCLEX-RN.

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