º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students complete a curriculum that includes a combination of nursing, general education and supporting courses. Laboratory and clinical practice, which is a part of the curriculum, begins in the first semester and extends throughout the program. A variety of healthcare agencies in the community are used for clinical experience. The BSN program is designed as a day program and is to be completed through full-time study over 3 years. All BSN graduates are required to complete a minimum of 128 hours, at least 30 of which must be completed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) examination for registered nurses. The BSN program is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
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Read the BSN Student Manual
Required Courses in Your Major
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Requirements for Graduation from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
The BSN program requires the completion of 128 credit hours. Of that, 69 credit hours are major program courses, 41 credit hours are general education, 15 credit hours are supporting courses, and three credit hours are electives.
ProgramÌýLicensure Requirements
After graduating from the BSN program at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, graduates must apply for licensure and successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The requirements for licensure may vary by state. The link below will provide the state requirements for a RN license.
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society.Ìý º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ located in Omaha, Nebraska is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the BSN program is continued accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program atÌý.
Admissions Requirements
BSN 3-Year Program
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Progression Requirements
BSN Essential Level Nursing CoursesÌý
BSN Essentials Level may be skipped if the following progression requirements are met.
Minimum Requirements for progressing into Level 1 Nursing courses:ÌýÌý
- ENG 101 or 102Ìý(3 credit hours)
- MTH 112 or MTH 242Ìý(3 credit hours)
- Two of the following Program-Required SciencesÌýÌý
- Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM 100) / Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM 100L) (4 Credits)Ìý
- Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 200) / Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BIO 201)Ìý(4 Credits)Ìý
- Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 202) / Anatomy and Physiology IIÌýLab (BIO 203)Ìý(4 Credits)Ìý
- General Microbiology (BIO 300) / General Microbiology Lab (BIO 301) (4 Credits)Ìý
- Pathophysiology (BIO 366) (3 Credits)Ìý
- Cumulative GPA 2.75
- No more than 1 C-/D/F/W in a program-required math or science course in the past 5 years. ÌýÌý Ìý
- Recommended Program Required Credit Hour Completion: 24-30 credit hoursÌý
Academic Description
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students complete a curriculum that includes a combination of nursing, general education and supporting courses. Laboratory and clinical practice, which is a part of the curriculum, begins in the first semester and extends throughout the program. A variety of healthcare agencies in the community are used for clinical experience. The BSN program is designed as a day program and is to be completed through full-time study over 3 years. All BSN graduates are required to complete a minimum of 128 hours, at least 30 of which must be completed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) examination for registered nurses. The BSN program is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
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Read the BSN Student Manual
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society.Ìý º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ located in Omaha, Nebraska is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the BSN program is continued accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program atÌý.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
BSN 3-Year Program
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Progression Requirements
BSN Essential Level Nursing CoursesÌý
BSN Essentials Level may be skipped if the following progression requirements are met.
Minimum Requirements for progressing into Level 1 Nursing courses:ÌýÌý
- ENG 101 or 102Ìý(3 credit hours)
- MTH 112 or MTH 242Ìý(3 credit hours)
- Two of the following Program-Required SciencesÌýÌý
- Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM 100) / Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM 100L) (4 Credits)Ìý
- Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 200) / Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BIO 201)Ìý(4 Credits)Ìý
- Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 202) / Anatomy and Physiology IIÌýLab (BIO 203)Ìý(4 Credits)Ìý
- General Microbiology (BIO 300) / General Microbiology Lab (BIO 301) (4 Credits)Ìý
- Pathophysiology (BIO 366) (3 Credits)Ìý
- Cumulative GPA 2.75
- No more than 1 C-/D/F/W in a program-required math or science course in the past 5 years. ÌýÌý Ìý
- Recommended Program Required Credit Hour Completion: 24-30 credit hoursÌý
Curriculum
Required Courses in Your Major
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Degree Requirements
Requirements for Graduation from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
The BSN program requires the completion of 128 credit hours. Of that, 69 credit hours are major program courses, 41 credit hours are general education, 15 credit hours are supporting courses, and three credit hours are electives.
ProgramÌýLicensure Requirements
After graduating from the BSN program at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, graduates must apply for licensure and successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The requirements for licensure may vary by state. The link below will provide the state requirements for a RN license.

