Nursing, B.S. (Day)

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for the Day nursing major who wishes to achieve a baccalaureate in nursing. Courses teach basic medical surgical nursing as well as various specialties and community care. Complex clinical reasoning, decision-making and collaborative skills are developed that contribute to patient safety and quality processes while providing a framework for evidence-based practice. This degree program prepares the nursing student to assume roles in professional nursing from basic care to advanced roles in nursing management, client care and education. This degree will prepare the student for higher degrees in nursing.

A total of 120 credits are required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. At the completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

The curriculum consists of general education, mathematics and science courses, and specific nursing courses. Students are required to complete all general education mathematics, and science courses before entering the Nursing Course Sequence.

Columbia College systematically reviews the curriculum to ensure that students are prepared for a position in the nursing field. As a result, the prerequisite requirements noted in the Undergraduate Catalog are periodically updated to reflect coursework that best supports degree completion. Although not required, students are highly encouraged to move to the most recent catalog year in order to complete the prerequisite courses that have been identified as best aiding in the successful completion of the Nursing Course Sequence.

Admission to the nursing program is on a selective basis. All candidates for the nursing program are expected to meet general admission requirements to the College. Acceptance to Columbia College does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing Course Sequence.

Selection criteria for the Nursing Course Sequence:

Minimum of an overall GPA of 2.75 for the general education, mathematics, science courses listed below, and be in good academic standing within Columbia College. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all prerequisite courses.
Completion of the general education, mathematics, and science courses listed below.
Minimum score of 70% on the HESI A2 pre-nursing test. The test can only be taken two times.

Additional requirements for those selected for the Nursing Program:

Urine drug test
Physical forms, including documentation of immunizations/titers
Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association, Health Care Providers course
Criminal background check

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs)

For a complete list of general education courses click here . For additional information on general education requirements click here .

Ethics Course Requirement

Core Requirements (87 sem. hrs)

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher; courses in the major cannot be taken as Pass/Fail; 15 hrs of Upper Level core coursework must be completed in residency.

Total: 120 (sem. hrs)

The total reflects the minimum number of hours to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some courses listed above may fulfill more than one requirement block. Please speak to your academic advisor to plan your specific degree path.

Note

The total semester hours required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are variable and dependent, in part, upon preparatory coursework requirements and core requirements that simultaneously fulfill general education requirements.