In 1995, the College of Nursing and Health Science received a grant from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the SaudiU.S. University Project to assist in preparing baccalaureate-prepared nurses for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The established second degree program is used for this project. This program is offered under a contract. Nursing, B.S.N. The B.S.N. degree prepares graduates to function as professional nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and the community. Students interested in these pathways must contact the Nursing program before admission.
All pathways lead to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate program.
Clinical nursing begins at the junior level. Students must complete a prenursing curriculum and be admitted to junior standing or to one of the accelerated pathways. Candidates for the degree must present at least 120 semester hours. The school provides opportunity for credit by examination in several courses for students presenting evidence of previous education. Programs of study are based on student needs.