Bachelor of Science in NursingOverview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a professional degree program, preparing graduates to become registered nurses. Nursing courses are challenging, as students are taught the nursing process nursing assessment and critical thinking skills, which will enable them to act independently while caring for others.
This track offers both full- and part-time study options. All nursing courses are offered during the daytime, although many of the required and elective liberal arts courses for the degree may be taken during the evening. Nursing classes begin in the freshman year, followed by clinical rotations in a variety of health care facilities. Specialty areas studied include: nursing care of adults, nursing care of individuals with psychosocial problems, nursing care of children, women’s health, rehabilitative nursing and community health nursing. This program offers both full and part-time study options. All nursing courses are offered during the daytime, although many of the required and elective liberal arts courses are also available in the evening. Faculty members in the School of Nursing are leaders in the nursing field; involved in research and private practice. Nursing classes are held in modern facilities and small class size is maintained, encouraging students to communicate freely with instructors and peers. Individualized advisement assists students in planning the most suitable courses for them throughout the program. Our nursing student mentor program assists freshman and sophomore students as they acclimate to college life and the studying necessary to be successful in the nursing program. You are welcome to meet with a faculty member, tour our facilities or observe a nursing class. Please call our office at (201) 692-2888, we will be to assist you. The Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health offers a bridge option to the Master of Science in Nursing Program for Registered Nurses holding baccalaureate degrees in fields other than nursing. The bridge program consists of 3 courses (11 credits).
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