Undergraduate Program

The Department of Nursing offers coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in nursing for traditional students through a basic/pre-licensure option and for students in associate degree nursing programs through two degree completion options.

Basic/Pre-licensure Nursing Major

The basic/pre-licensure nursing major is for students who do not have a previous nursing degree or who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. The curriculum includes courses in the liberal arts, the sciences, and nursing.

Nursing Degree Completion Options

The nursing degree completion options include the Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science (RN to B.S.) option and the Associate-to-Bachelor’s (ATB) option. Degree completion options offer an innovative and flexible curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse nursing community.

Undergraduate Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Nursing program, the graduate will:

  1. Integrate evolving knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the exercise of clinical judgment and the provision of nursing care across diverse practice environments.
  2. Develop a caring relationship with individuals and communities by communicating effectively, applying the nursing process, promoting health, and advocating for person-centered care.
  3. Incorporate knowledge of the interplay between population health and the social determinants of health in the care of diverse populations in a variety of settings.
  4. Use knowledge of the research process and the resulting evidence base to improve patient health and transform health care.
  5. Analyze how quality improvement principles and a culture of safety promote the delivery of high-quality care.
  6. Collaborate with professional partners to deliver respectful, high-quality care that aligns with the goals and needs of the individual, family, and/or population.
  7. Apply knowledge of healthcare systems to promote safe, equitable, and cost-effective care to individuals and populations across the continuum of care.
  8. Incorporate safe and ethical use of information and communication technologies in nursing care.
  9. Develop a professional identity reflective of the characteristics and values of nursing.
  10. Demonstrate accountability for engaging in activities that foster the acquisition of nursing expertise, personal well-being, and leadership development.