Bachelor of Science in Nursing The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prepares the graduate for beginning practice as a registered nurse in a variety of health care settings. This professional degree is the cornerstone of education for practice, career mobility, and advancement. The emphasis of the program is on use of knowledge and skills to plan and implement nursing care. Critical thinking and decision-making skills are emphasized. Graduates through the years have exceeded the national and state first-time pass rate on the state licensure exam with some classes achieving a 100 percent pass rate.
Graduates are also prepared for graduate study in nursing and many related fields.
The Gateway Program provides an opportunity for registered nurses to obtain a baccalaureate degree while maintaining their roles in careers and families. Planned with the mid-career RN in mind, the Gateway Program allows maximum college credit for previous education experience. The curriculum is designed to further the knowledge of primary care while improving assessment abilities, planning for promotion and maintenance of health care, and increasing problem-solving abilities. Advanced standing credit for clinical nursing courses taken in associate degree and diploma programs is validated by examination. Master of Science in Nursing The Master of Science in Nursing prepares professional nurses for advanced adult health practice in several roles.