Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) refines the practicing nurse’s skills and broadens understanding of the needed nursing roles in complex healthcare environments. Graduates will have a solid foundation to serve as leaders in a variety of practicing areas including meeting patient/family needs holistically at the bedside, managing nursing units, or guiding other nurses’ practice as a unit educator or clinical preceptor. The program is designed for registered nurses who have an associate degree or its equivalent in nursing. The RN-BSN completion program includes two clinical courses with a total of 90 practicum hours required.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Synthesize Christian principles, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary perspectives to make decisions across complex issues for improved outcomes for clients across the life span and organizations. 
2. Utilize theories and concepts from the arts, humanities, and the Bible to improve critical thinking, teaching-learning effectiveness, and leadership/management strategies. 
3. Demonstrate Christian caring and client-centered care as priority professional practice values. 
4. Apply information and communication technologies to facilitate client-focused, culturally diverse self-care management. 
5. Articulate state, national, and global healthcare trends in policy, finance, and regulatory environments.     
6. Analyze the value of life-long learning and service to the profession and the community.