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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

 

The basic professional program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is consistent with the American Liberty University philosophy that students be broadly educated.

The program extends through four academic years. The first two years of general education course work (including prerequisites) may be taken at American Liberty University, or at any accredited university or liberal arts college. During the second year of general education work, students may apply for admission to the Department of Nursing. Qualified students are then admitted for the remaining two years of professional study.

During the two years at the Department of Nursing, students are enrolled in clinical nursing courses and support courses. They explore content related to theoretical bases for nursing and understanding human values and behavior. The clinical nursing courses include lecture, lab practice, small group discussion, independent study, and clinical practice. In addition, students participate in professional seminars designed to develop group leadership skills and to introduce students to roles of the professional nurse. Through creative and individualized learning strategies, the student's nursing education is broadened, enriched, and personalized.

      1. Education Requirements

        2. General Education/Prerequisites
        These courses may be taken at any accredited/recognized university or liberal arts college.

        Physical Sciences - 6 courses
        1 general (inorganic) chemistry
        1 organic chemistry
        1 statistics
        2 anatomy and physiology (including laboratory)
        1 microbiology (including laboratory)

        Humanities -- 4 courses
        1 English composition
        3 electives

        Social Sciences -- 4 courses
        1 introductory psychology
        1 introductory sociology
        1 human growth and development
        1 history or economics, or political science

        Electives to bring the total to 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours)

        Note:
        (1) No general education credit is given for pathophysiology or pharmacology because these subjects are included in the nursing curriculum;
        (2) Applied art and music courses are not transferable; and
        (3) Anatomy, physiology and microbiology must have been taken within seven years prior to admission.

      2. BSN Core Curriculum

        3. Junior Year

        NRSG 350 Integrated Science I 4

        NRSG 360 Clinical Nursing I: Foundations 7

        NRSG 370 Professional Development I: Foundation of Professionalism 2

        NRSG 380 Health Assessment 3

        NRSG 340 Core Concepts I 2

        NRSG 351 Integrated Science II 4

        NRSG 361 Clinical Nursing II: Developing Families or 6

        NRSG 361M Clinical Nursing II: Maturing and Aging Families 6

        NRSG 371 Professional Development II: Research in Nursing 3

         

        Senior Year

        NRSG 440 Core Concepts II 2

        NRSG 450 Human Genetics 2 2 2

        NRSG 460 Clinical Nursing III: Developing Families or 6

        NRSG 460M Clinical Nursing III: Maturing and Aging Families 6

        NRSG 470 Professional Development III: Management 4

        NRSG 499R Senior Innovative Project 1

        NRSG 441 Core Concepts III: Synthesis 2

        NRSG 461 Clinical Nursing IV: Community Health 3

        NRSG 462 Clinical Nursing V: Role Transition 5

        NRSG 471 Professional Development IV: Politics and Public Policy 3

        NRSG 499R Senior Innovative Project 1

      3. Graduation Requirements: BSN Students

  1. Complete 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of general education requirements.
  2. Complete 60 semester hours of prescribed baccalaureate-level nursing courses.
  3. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA

      1. Admission Information and Requirements

All applicants are considered on an individual basis. Applications and supporting credentials should be submitted as early as possible in the academic year prior to entrance; however, applications will be reviewed as long as class space is available.

The Department of Nursing selects those applicants who are best qualified academically and personally. After all application materials are received, the Admissions reviewed applicant's credentials and makes the decision to accept, defer, or deny admission or to request more data. Final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of prerequisites. A final transcript must be submitted prior to matriculation.

BSN applicants must:

  • Submit a complete application packet, including the following: application for admission into the BSN program; three recommendations, of which at least two must be from college instructors; and a personal essay describing the applicant's goals and reasons for selecting nursing as a career.
  • A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite general education courses.
  • Complete general education course work prerequisites prior to matriculation. Students may apply for admission while taking prerequisite courses.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support CPR certification prior to matriculation.
  • Submit physical examination results from physician or nurse practitioner that gives evidence of student's good health.
  • Submit proof of immunization or immune status as required for clinical practice.
  • Submit a non-refundable $110 application fee.