St Xavier University

Nursing Programs Offered

BSN Program Details

The School of Nursing offers a four year program of study that leads to a bachelor of science in nursing to pre-licensure, licensed practical nurse and registered nurse students. This program is designed to help students gain the necessary knowledge, versatility, and competence to obtain an entry-level nursing position and to provide quality health care in a variety of settings. The program is open to both freshman and transfer students who meet the University admission requirements.

-Priority admission deadline for all incoming freshman is May 1
-Nursing courses are offered twice a year
-Students may enroll either full- or part-time
-The nursing major is 55 credit hours
-A total of 127 credit hours is required for graduation
-Courses emphasize the art and science of nursing
-Course work involves small group discussions, seminars, lectures and clinical practice
-Courses expose students to diverse areas of practice and different kinds of health care systems, clinical experiences take place with clients of varied ages, circumstances and needs
-Mentoring courses provide students with the opportunity to form a learning community partnership with a faculty member and a small peer group