Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Four-year Undergraduate Program
The Elon University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is a four-year, 142 credit hour curriculum that will qualify students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a licensed, registered nurse. The four-year curriculum satisfies all core requirements, includes opportunities for experiential and global learning, and is built to allow pursuit of a biology minor in addition to all nursing pre-requisites. Prerequisite requirements include 24 hours of coursework, including human anatomy and physiology (8 credits), microbiology (4 credits), basic statistics (4 credits), lifespan development (4 credits), and nutrition (4 credits).
During their second year at Elon, students will complete a secondary process for admission into the BSN. This process has been built to mirror other secondary admissions processes at Elon, such as Teacher Education, and is included with supplemental materials in this proposal. Admissions requirements are based on a comprehensive analysis of the BSN programs offered throughout North Carolina at both public and private institutions. Students who successfully complete the secondary admissions process will matriculate into nursing coursework in the Francis Center at the beginning of their third year, completing all degree requirements and their Core Capstone within 4 years.
The BSN will be housed in the School of Health Sciences and primarily executed by faculty who are registered nurses with master’s or doctoral degrees. Willing scholars and collaborators from across campus will be invited to contribute their expertise in areas such as health disparity, religious literacy, cultural humility, and health communication. The BSN will be approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC) and accredited by the Council for Certification of Nursing Education (CCNE).
Requirements
Elon University nursing graduates will provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and efficacious care for clients and families.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate judicious and ethical decision-making that champions client dignity and health and upholds professional and workplace standards.
Elon University nursing graduates will conscientiously employ the nursing process to manage and justify client care delivery.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully monitor and manage changing client conditions to ensure optimal care.
Elon University nursing graduates will utilize current evidence to guide the nursing process and enhance nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate a sustained commitment to continuous quality improvement and safety in nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully collect and analyze client data to support choice of interventions, using informatics and technology as essential tools to monitor outcomes.
Elon University nursing graduates will focus on clear communication as leaders of an interprofessional team, willingly addressing conflict to ensure client-centered care.
Elon University nursing graduates will consistently engage in wellness, self-care, and stress management strategies to develop resiliency and maximize job satisfaction.
Elon University nursing graduates will pursue professional development as a means to enhance nursing performance and positively impact client outcomes.
Total Credit Hours: 142