Accelerated Nursing Program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
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Outcomes
Nurses are in high demand. As a bachelor’s prepared nurse, you’ll be presented with a myriad of career opportunities.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook projects a 26% increase in nursing positions created through 2020, reflecting more than 712,000 new nurse positions. Only 3 out of 5 nurses work in hospitals. Nurses also work in schools, correctional facilities, private companies, home health agencies, mental health settings, long-term care facilities, community health, government and social service agencies, and research.
What You'll Learn
- Critical thinking
- Clinical decision-making
- Professional communication skills
- Strong theoretical knowledge and clinical skills
- Ethical decision making
Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares all students to:
- Integrate respect for each person’s dignity, worth, and spiritual uniqueness into professional practice.
- Synthesize knowledge and evidence from nursing and other disciplines to coordinate health care for diverse clients.
- Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional accountability that supports safe practice and quality client outcomes.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively as a leader and advocate using diverse modalities.
- Manage resources efficiently and effectively in the coordination and management of care.
- Incorporate deliberate reflection, self-awareness, and values consciousness into a process of personal and professional formation.
- Integrate professional, legal and ethical standards into nursing practice.
Curriculum
Curriculum
TERM 1
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts | 2 |
| Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts Practicum | 1 |
| Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Foundations of Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 |
TERM 2
| COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| Care Management Concepts I | 5 |
| Care Management Concepts Practicum I | 5 |
| Population-Based Concepts I | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 11 |
| 3-WEEK INTENSIVE | |
| Evidence-Based Practice I | 3 |
| Professional Concepts I: Leadership | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 5 |
TERM 3
| COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| Care Management Concepts II | 5 |
| Care Management Concepts Practicum II | 5 |
| Population-Based Concepts II | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 11 |
TERM 4
| COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| Care Management Concepts III | 5 |
| Care Management Concepts Practicum III | 5 |
| Population-Based Concepts III | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 11 |
| 2-WEEK INTENSIVE | |
| Professional Concepts II: Policy and Advocacy | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 2 |
TERM 5
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Professional Concepts III: Transition to a Values-Based Profession |
2 |
| Evidence-Based Practice II | 1 |
| Capstone Practicum | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 |
Admissions Requirements
Review the complete list of prerequisites and how to apply for the accelerated BSN.
Tuition & Scholarships
Learn more about tuition, aid and scholarships specifically for Creighton nursing students. Learn about how to apply for financial aid, and consult this important information for consumers.
State licensure requirements
Graduates who complete Creighton University College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing meet eligibility requirements to take the National Council Licensure Exam -RN (NCLEX-RN). All 50 states, and US state territories, require the candidate to take the NCLEX-RN prior to practicing as an RN.
Graduates who complete Creighton University College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum meet requirements for all 50 states.
ACCREDITATION
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Creighton University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
STATE BOARD APPROVALS
Creighton University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program in Nebraska has been approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing, DHHS Licensure Unit, PO Box 94986, Lincoln NE, 68509-4986
Creighton University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program in Arizona has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, 1740 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1740 W Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.