BSN Degree (Pre-Licensure)
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Build Your Future in Nursing With a BSN Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure degree from GCU is designed to prepare you to practice as a generalist registered nurse (RN).This nursing degree teaches core nursing knowledge and skills applicable across all nursing specialties and in a variety of health-related settings. The focus of our pre-licensure BSN is to prepare future nurses to deliver quality care and contribute to better patient outcomes through evidence-based, holistic practices for diverse communities and populations.
Campus: $8,250per semester [ More Info ]
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits:Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
- 16+ years old
- High School Graduate
- 3.0+ Unweighted GPA
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
- ACT: 19
- SAT: 1000*
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).">
Admission requirements
may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook
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*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
Benefits of a Practice-Focused Nursing Education
The pre-licensure nursing program includes clinical practice with hands-on experience. You will be expected to work across the continuum of care to experience actual patient care scenarios you may face during your career. You will be taught how to promote health for your patientsand how to use new technology to support high standards of patient care.There is a focus on the development of leadership skills, critical thinking and professional ethicsin nursing.
During the clinical program, you work directly with patients under close supervision of your nursing instructors. You will also complete a capstone project that requires research and evidence-based findings, which is intended to help you implement safety practices that contribute to better patient outcomes.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree,consider enrolling in our accelerated BSN (ABSN) program for a faster route to earning your nursing degree.
What Our Students Have To Say
"My experience at the College of Nursing at GCU has prepared me super well for transitioning into real-life nursing. Not only based off the skills I'm learning, but the ways I'm learning to interact with other people."">" My experience at the College of Nursing at GCU has prepared me super well for transitioning into real-life nursing.Not only based off the skills I'm learning, but the ways I'm learning to interact with other people. "
"My experience at the College of Nursing at GCU has prepared me super well for transitioning into real-life nursing. Not only based off the skills I'm learning, but the ways I'm learning to interact with other people."">" My experience at the College of Nursing at GCU has prepared me super well for transitioning into real-life nursing.Not only based off the skills I'm learning, but the ways I'm learning to interact with other people. "
