Nursing (Clinical Nursing Program), BSN
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The postbaccalaureate clinical nursing program concentration is designed exclusively for students who have already earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in another discipline. This academic program concentration is built upon the unique learner-centered attributes of the postbaccalaureate student. The postbaccalaureate clinical nursing program is delivered in three semesters or one calendar year.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Prior to admission to this program a student must satisfy all of the pre-requirements for this program concentration including:
Pre-requisites (35 credit hours)
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry with Lab (4)
MIC 205 and 206 Microbiology and Lab (4)
HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology (4)
HCR 220 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare Systems (3)
CDE 232 Human Development (3)
PGS 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)
Statistics (3)
Criteria for advancement
- Minimum 3.50 select GPA in pre-requisite courses.
- Minimum score of 58.7% on Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
- Response to short answer/essay questions.
- Science courses (BIO 201, 202, CHM 101, MIC 205/206) must have been taken within seven years of beginning upper division nursing courses.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
The United States and Arizona have an existing shortage of registered nurses. It is estimated that this shortage will reach epic proportions in the near future as many nurses retire while, simultaneously, the demand for health care services increases due to changes in population demographics. These changes in population demographics include an increased number of elder adults and the very young who utilize more health care services.
To become licensed as a registered nurse, candidates must complete an associate degree in nursing, a diploma in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing. ASU currently offers two program concentrations that lead to the BSN degree. They are the traditional prelicensure clinical nursing program and the RN-BSN program.
Employers prefer candidates prepared at the baccalaureate level, because research has demonstrated that morbidity and mortality are decreased when more baccalaureate prepared registered nurses provide nursing care to the patients.
The addition of the postbaccalaureate clinical nursing program will provide a third concentration or opportunity for students to earn a BSN and another avenue to increase the number of registered nurses in the state of Arizona.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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MERC C250
StudentServices@asu.edu
602-496-0888
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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