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Students complete a curriculum that includes a combination of nursing, general education, and supporting courses. Laboratory and clinical practice, which is a part of the curriculum, begins in the first semester and extends throughout the program. A variety of health care agencies in the community are used for clinical experience. Clinical practice courses require a 3:1 ratio of contact hours per credit hour earned. Transportation to the clinical facilities is the responsibility of the student.

The BSN program is designed as a day program and is to be completed through full-time study over 3 years.

All BSN graduates are required to complete a minimum of 128 hours, at least 36 of which must be completed at College of Saint Mary. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) examination for registered nurses.

BSN Program Outcomes

The Second Degree BSN Program Option for students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree shares the same Core Performance Standards, BLS/CPR Certification, Health Clearance Requirements, Background and Abuse/Neglect Screen Investigations, Progression policies, and Graduation Requirements as the Traditional BSN Program.

The nursing program reserves the right to change the curriculum as deemed necessary for the continuation of high quality education.