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Program:
Nursing

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Length of Program:
8 semesters (full-time) Part-time option available

Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: Nov. 30 & May 1, Jan. 15 & March 1
Spring Semester: Rolling Admissions
Summer Semester: Jan. 15
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98%

First-time board pass rates (BSN NCLEX exam)

Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was the first program ever offered at Clarkson College and remains our most sought-after degree today. The curriculum was designed to offer students a foundation of contemporary knowledge in science, humanities and related professional disciplines with coursework that emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, client- and family-centered care for diverse populations, leadership development, and therapeutic nursing interventions.

Class sizes in the BSN degree program are kept to a minimum and are taught by instructors with extensive experience and credibility in the nursing field. Hands-on practice in our on-campus skills lab and simulation lab, as well as in a variety of hospitals, clinics and other public health care settings, begins within your first year in the program. While the majority of BSN courses are classroom-based, you also have the option to complete a portion of your coursework online.

As a graduate of the BSN degree program, you are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). After one year of professional practice as a registered nurse, you are able to enroll in the Clarkson College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program to further your education and prepare yourself for advance nursing roles.

Admissions Requirements for a BSN Degree 

Clarkson College accepts students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants must first meet all basic admissions criteria for Clarkson College to have your file reviewed by the committee:

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA for math and science courses.
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How we prepare
the best

  • No prerequisites required
  • Ability to start nursing courses your first year in the program
  • Nursing coursework offered every semester, including summer
  • Early hands on experience in labs on campus and in clinical
  • Small class sizes
  • Board pass rates consistently above state and national average

Curriculum plan of required courses for BSN: Traditional Option

Second Year

First Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
BI 122 (BIO 122) - Nutrition Science 3
NS 227 (NRS 227) - Pathophysiology 3
NS 233 (NRS 233) - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory 2
NS 234 (NRS 234) - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical 2
NS 235 (NRS 235) - Pharmacology I 2
IC HU EA (ICC HUM EEA) - Healthcare Core Courses 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology 3
PY 200 (PSY 200) - Human Development 3
NS 254 (NRS 254) - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory 4
NS 255 (NRS 255) - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical 4
NS 256 (NRS 256) - Pharmacology II 2
EN 102 (ENG 102) - English Composition II 3
Total Semester Hours 19

Third Year

First Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
IC HU EA (ICC HUM EEA) - Healthcare Core Courses 3
NS 332 (NRS 332) - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory 2
NS 333 (NRS 333) - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical 2
ST 310 (MAT 310) - Statistics 3
NS 353 (NRS 353) - Population Health Nursing: Community Based Care: Theory 1
◊ NS 354 (NRS 354) - Population Health Nursing: Community Based Care: Clinical 1
Electives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
NS 334 (NRS 334) - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Theory 2
NS 335 (NRS 335) - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Clinical 2
NS 336 (NRS 336) - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Theory 2
NS 337 (NRS 337) - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Clinical 2
NS 346 (NRS 346) - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare 2
SO 101 (SOC 101) - Introduction to Sociology 3
HC 220 (GEN 220) - Gerontology 2
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
NS 453 (NRS 453) - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Theory Online 2
NS 454 (NRS 454) - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Clinical 1
NS 458 (NRS 458) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory 3
NS 459 (NRS 459) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical 3
Electives 3
Total Semester Hours 12

Second Semester

Course Name Semester Hours
NS 467 (NRS 467) - Transition to Practice 1
NS 470 (NRS 470) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory 3
NS 473 (NRS 473) - Preceptorship: Clinical 4
NS 474 (NRS 474) - Pharmacology III 1
NS 483 (NRS 483) - Principles of Leadership and Management: Theory Online 2
Electives 1
Total Semester Hours 12

Total Semester Hours - 121

Tuition and Fees

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$651

Cost per Semester
$7,962 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$3,981 - Part-time (6 hrs)

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Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$651 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150/ each
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester
Interprofessional education – IPE Course Fee IPE 301 $124/ student
Lab Fee - General Education $40/ class
ATI Testing Fees - (NS 125, NS 233, NS 254, NS 340, NS 342, NS355, NS359, NS 467, NS 468) $350/ class
Lab Fee (BSN, RT, PTA) $30/ class
Nursing - Iowa Sing – (NS 126, NS 359) $15/ each
RN NCLEX Exam $200/ student
RN Licensure (NE) $123/ student
NS 126 - Nursing uniform, pen light, stethoscope, protective equipment $927-1288/ student
NS 332- MyCE Clinical Onboarding $40/ student

Career Overview

Median Salary

$63,568
Payscale.com, 2019

Job Outlook

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

Career Options

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