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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.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Program Overview
Features
Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Required Courses
Program Minimum Technical Requirements
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:
- 95.29 percent first-time passage rate on the NCLEX-RN exam for 2023–2024 graduates
- 97.08 percent first-time passage rate on the NCLEX-RN exam for three years from 2021–2024 graduates
- 100 percent of faculty have clinical experience in a hospital and/or other health care setting
- 100 percent of full time faculty hold a minimum of a master’s degree in a nursing specialty
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.
Program Outcomes
BS in Nursing – Required Courses
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 102 or higher (Core) 3 Credits
- NUR 206 Health Assessment and Modalities 2 Credits
- NUR 216 Health Assessment and Modalities Lab 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (14 Credits)
- NUR 305 Adult Health Nursing I 2 Credits
- NUR 305CL Adult Health I Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 330 Mental Health Nursing 2 Credits
- NUR 330CL Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 335 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3 Credits
- THEO CORE (200 level or above) 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (14 Credits)
- NUR 306 Adult Health Nursing II 2 Credits
- NUR 306CL Adult Health II Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 340 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 2 Credits
- NUR 340CL Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 336 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3 Credits
- NUR 360 Nursing Research 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (14 Credits)
- NUR 405 Adult Health Nursing III 2 Credits
- NUR 405CL Adult Health III Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 410 Issues in Professional Nursing 3 Credits
- NUR 430 Nursing Care of Children and Families 2 Credits
- NUR 430CL Nursing Care of Children and Families Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- PHIL CORE (200 level or above) 3 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- General Electives 4 Credits
- NUR 440 Community Health Nursing 2 Credits
- NUR 440CL Community Health Nursing Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR 499 Nursing Synthesis 2 Credits
- NUR 499CL Nursing Synthesis Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
- NUR ELEC. [300 level or above] 3 Credits
Minimal Computer Technology Requirements
Examplify and Other Testing Systems
Laptop devices are required. Mac and Windows operating systems meeting the minimum requirements are supported. Examplify will not run on iPad, Chromebook, Android, or Linux operating systems at Neumann University. At Neumann University, Examplify does not support touchscreen input on MAC or Windows laptops.
Examplify for Windows requirements
- Operating System: 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Alternate versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 and 11 S, are NOT supported at this time.
- If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 and 11 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10 or 11. S mode is not compatible with Examplify.
- Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
- The versions of Windows certified for use are Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 22H2, and Windows 11 23H2.
- For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.
- The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
- ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed above.
- CPU Processor: Non-ARM-based processor supported by your operating system.
- RAM: 4GB of usable RAM or higher – At least 8GB on the computer
- Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space. – At least a 256GB hard drive
- For on-site support, and to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required. (Newer devices may require an adaptor.)
- For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including BitLocker keys, may be required.
- Internet connection for download, registration, exam download, upload, and some exam features.
- Using Examplify in a virtual environment is a violation of the End-User License Agreement (EULA). As such, Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network connections (local or otherwise) during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
- Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.
- Administrator-level account permissions.
Examplify for macOS requirements
- Operating System: macOS Monterey, Ventura, or Sonoma
- Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.
- For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.
- CPU: Intel or M series processor. Devices using Apple’s M series processors and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported. Learn more.
- Rosetta is only required for M series processors on Examplify version 3.3.2 and lower
- RAM: 4GB or higher. – At least 8GB on the computer
- Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space. – At least a 256GB hard drive
- For on-site support, and to back-up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adapter).
- For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required.
- Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.
- Using Examplify in a virtual environment is a violation of the End-User License Agreement (EULA). As such, Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network connections (local or otherwise) during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
- Internet connection is required for download, registration, exam download and upload.
- Administrator-level account permissions.
- Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.
Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras and Microsoft Lifecam Series cameras are not supported.
Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed
Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with Exam ID or Exam Monitor.
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.
BS in Nursing – Admissions Requirements
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Industry
About the Program
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.
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
- ...
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.
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
- ...
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
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.
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 2022–23 testing period, 98.44 percent of our graduates passed!
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:
- Exercise physiology
- Pre-athletic training
- Pre-occupational therapy
- Pre-physical therapy
- Strength and conditioning
- Health educator
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