East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Nursing Programs Offered

BSN Program Details

The department of Nursing offers a four-year program of study that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Upon completion of the program, a graduate is eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure as a registered Nurse, and is prepared to function as a generalist in professional nursing practice.

The graduate is also eligible for graduate study based on individual achievement.

The program involves a foundation of liberal arts education with basic preparation in professional nursing.

An internship at the end of the senior year facilitates a smooth transition from student to graduate role.

Registered nurse baccalaureate graduates are prepared to practice in a variety of settings, which may include hospitals, community agencies, and long-term care facilities.

The mission of the Department of Nursing is to:

-Prepare citizens qualified to practice as professional nurses in successful competition with graduates of colleges and universities throughout the United States.
-To meet national and local leadership needs in nursing and;
-To find personal life satisfaction in nursing practice through ever widening horizons of understanding and service.