Brigham Young University's baccalaureate nursing program prepares general practitioners with the knowledge skills, leadership abilities, and values commensurate with professional nursing practice. Nursing education builds on the sciences, humanities, and religious studies to develop the strong theoretical and practical base necessary to understand and meet the needs of people in various health care settings. Learning comes alive as students move from the classroom through the clinical simulation laboratory to actual patient care. Students assess, diagnose, and treat actual and potential problems in an effort to promote, restore, or maintain health. Baccalaureate graduates develop their ability to be sensitive to the welfare of others, communicate effectively, evaluate research findings, think critically, solve problems, and utilize appropriate technology as they provide quality nursing care to people of all ages.
Students have career opportunities in various health-care settings.
Many students work up to 20 hours per week. Some find employment in campus labs and some junior and senior students obtain research assistantships. Many students obtain summer jobs that make use of their training. Also, students can apply for scholarships. Contact the Nursing Advisement Center for more information.