Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Summary of This Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing is an exciting, in-demand career that gives you the opportunity to provide care to individuals, families and communities.

Franciscan values provide a central focus for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Neumann’s BSN instills students with the core values of reverence, integrity, service, excellence and stewardship. These principles will help you master the art of nursing, which is based on ethical behavior, caring and respect for human dignity.

You will also learn the science of nursing in a caring educational community. Gain skills in clinical reasoning from courses in the liberal arts and sciences and take nursing classes that are evidence-based and patient-centered. Our coursework reflects the latest advances in nursing, inter-professional practice and technological knowledge. Upon earning your BSN, you will help others improve and maintain optimal health.

We train you to become a health care leader so that you can positively impact the nursing profession and practice competently within increasingly complex systems of care. A BSN from Neumann prepares you to work as a nurse in a variety of settings or pursue advanced nursing study.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Program Overview

Features

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Required Courses

Tuition

Admissions Requirements

BS in Nursing – Features

Our accredited BSN program is led by experts in the nursing field, which translates to success for our graduates. Highlights of our nursing bachelor’s degree include:

98.44 percent first-time passage rate on the NCLEX-RN exam for 2022–23 graduates
88 percent of students are employed within one year of graduation
100 percent of faculty have clinical experience in a hospital and/or other health care setting
100 percent of faculty hold a minimum of a master’s degree in a nursing specialty

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BS in Nursing – Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of your BSN, you will be able to:

Integrate the art and science of nursing into the care of persons from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan.
Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgement into the provision of nursing care.
Integrate information systems and technologies into the provision of nursing care.
Advocate for equitable care for persons from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan.
Incorporate health promotion, disease and/or injury prevention when providing nursing care for persons in varied settings.
Implement leadership strategies in the provision of nursing care for persons in varied settings.
Demonstrate a professional identity consistent with professional nursing practice.

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Program Outcomes

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BS in Nursing – Required Courses

See our course catalog for required courses and suggested full-time curriculum.

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BS in Nursing – Tuition

Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.

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BS in Nursing – Admissions Requirements

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What are the careers for nursing majors?

Those who earn a BS in Nursing can work as a nurse in a variety of settings, including:

Hospitals
Intensive care and trauma units
Emergency rooms
Surgery...

What are the careers for nursing majors?

Those who earn a BS in Nursing can work as a nurse in a variety of settings, including:

Hospitals
Intensive care and trauma units
Emergency rooms
Surgery centers
Birth centers
Urgent care centers
Home care
Rehabilitation centers
Skilled care facilities
Nursing homes and residential care facilities
Public health and government positions
The armed forces

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing also prepares you to apply to graduate nursing programs.

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What are the salaries for nursing majors?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), current annual average salaries for BSN educated nurses vary by state:

$79,690 in Pennsylvania
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What are the salaries for nursing majors?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), current annual average salaries for BSN educated nurses vary by state:

$79,690 in Pennsylvania
$79,600 in Delaware
$94,300 in New Jersey
$86,920 in Maryland

Keep in mind that your nursing salary will vary greatly based on your specialization, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.

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Who employs nursing majors?

Nurses are employed in a variety of hospital, outpatient, clinical and other health care settings.

Just a few places where our BSN graduates work include:

Bayada Nurses
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Who employs nursing majors?

Nurses are employed in a variety of hospital, outpatient, clinical and other health care settings.

Just a few places where our BSN graduates work include:

Bayada Nurses
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Christiana Care Health Services
Crozer Keystone Health System
Cooper University Hospital
Franciscan Health Care Center of Wilmington
Main Line Health
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Nemours, A.A. DuPont Hospital for Children
Neumann University Nursing Center
New Castle County Health Unit
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Health System

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What is the coursework like for nursing majors?

Our BS in Nursing students gain a quality nursing education and are trained in the Franciscan values of providing care to persons of diverse...

What is the coursework like for nursing majors?

Our BS in Nursing students gain a quality nursing education and are trained in the Franciscan values of providing care to persons of diverse populations, in varying circumstances and environments. In your BSN courses, you will build the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for competent, ethical, professional practice.

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What are the certification exams for nursing majors?

Neumann’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares you to take the NCLEX-RN exam, which you need to pass to become a registered nurse. Our...

What are the certification exams for nursing majors?

Neumann’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares you to take the NCLEX-RN exam, which you need to pass to become a registered nurse. Our graduates generally pass the test on their first attempt. During the 2021–22 testing period, 98.25 percent of our graduates passed!

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What are other related programs at Neumann?

If you’re not sure a BS in Nursing is right for you, Neumann offers a range of other health care related degree. Programs related to a nursing major...

What are other related programs at Neumann?

If you’re not sure a BS in Nursing is right for you, Neumann offers a range of other health care related degree. Programs related to a nursing major include: