Admission to the BSN Traditional Program
The BSN Traditional Program is a 4-semester program over two years with no summer classes. Alternate progression plans with the same courses may be available as needed. Students who have met the requirements for admission to UNMC can apply through NursingCAS (http://nursingcas.org/), a centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing (RN) programs at all levels. Students who have a Bachelor’s degree may apply for the Traditional and/or the Accelerated tracks.
Admission to the College of Nursing is a competitive process and is based primarily on your campus preference, the GPA of the required prerequisite courses, the total number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of the application, the receipt of positive references, and a personal statement. A preadmission interview may be requested. See the Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy (5.2.3) in the Student Policies section for details.
Students Whose First Language is not English
For applicants whose native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson (PTE) is required for admissions. Test results must be recent (within five years prior to applying to UNMC). See the English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students policy (5.2.5) in the Student Policies section for details.
Transfer Credit
The College of Nursing may accept transfer credit earned in an accredited college. The College is the final authority on granting transfer credit and determining how transfer courses and credits apply toward a degree in nursing. Transfer credits are recorded with no grade or quality points assigned. Grades from transfer courses may be considered for admission purposes. See the Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy (5.2.8) in the Student Policies section for details.
Admission Key Dates for Fall Starts (all divisions)
- Application Opens: September 1
- Application Due: February 1
- Program Start: August
Admission Key Dates for Spring Starts (Kearney and Lincoln divisions)
- Application Opens: March 1
- Application Due: July 1
- Program Start: January
BSN Program of Study Information
Note: The BSN curriculum will continuously evolve to offer superior preparation for the changing demands of modern nursing. Course numbers, titles and other details are subject to change.
BSN Program of Study for Students Enrolled Beginning Fall 2024
There are a minimum of 58 credit hours of non-nursing requirements taken at any accredited general education institution for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. In addition, to receive the BSN students must complete 62 hours of nursing courses for a total of 120 credits for the BSN degree.
| Number | Course Name | Credit Hrs |
| NRSG 300 | Nurse in Professional Practice I: Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| NRSG 301 | Foundations in Pathopharmacology I | 3 |
| NRSG 302 | Health Assessment Across the Life Course | 4 |
| NRSG 303 | Person-Centered Care I | 4 |
| NRSG 304 | Person-Centered Care Clinical I | 4 |
| NRSG 320 | Nurse in Professional Practice II: Evidence-Based Practice and Leadership in Nursing | 2 |
| NRSG 321 | Foundations in Pathopharmacology II | 3 |
| NRSG 323 | Person-Centered Care II | 5 |
| NRSG 324 | Person-Centered Care Clinical II | 4 |
| NRSG 325 | Population-Centered Care I | 2 |
| NRSG 400 | Nurse in Professional Practice III: Policy and Issues in Healthcare Delivery | 2 |
| NRSG 401 | Foundations in Pathopharmacology III | 2 |
| NRSG 403 | Person-Centered Care III | 4 |
| NRSG 404 | Person-Centered Care Clinical III | 4 |
| NRSG 405 | Population-Centered Care II | 4 |
| NRSG 430 | Nurse in Professional Practice IV: Leadership in Professional Practice | 4 |
| NRSG 433 | Person-Centered Care IV | 3 |
| NRSG 434 | Person-Centered Care Clinical IV | 3 |
| NRSG 436 | Transition to Professional Nursing | 4 |
| TOTAL | 62 |