Traditional BSN
If you are a student who feels called to the profession of nursing, then our traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is the place for you. At Union, you will receive a nursing education within an excellence-driven, liberal arts framework. Our expert faculty, state-of-the-art technology and excellent clinical experiences will prepare you for success in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
The traditional BSN degree typically takes eight semesters (four years) to complete. Students take a core curriculum of courses (59 hours) shared by most Union students, then an additional 61 hours in nursing coursework. Graduates are prepared for entry into the profession of nursing as generalists or for graduate-level nursing education. A complete list of courses required for the BSN degree at Union is available in the University Catalogue.
Program Deadline
The application deadline is March 1 of each year.
Add-on Minor
- Nursing in Global Languages (Languages, Literature, and Writing)
Admissions
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Traditional BSN is handled through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-33-UNION or info@uu.edu.
Students qualifying for Unconditional Admission to Union University must meet two of the following criteria:
- 22 ACT (excluding Writing component), 1100 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math), or 72 Classical Learning Test (CLT)
- 2.5 GPA
- Top 50% of Graduating Class
Students who qualify for Unconditional admission must have a minimum of 18 ACT/860 SAT (combined critical reading and math scores) and a 2.0 Core GPA regardless of whether or not either of these criteria were utilized to qualify for admission. These two criteria serve as a "floor" for Unconditional Admission.
Transfer students may be admitted to the university with a GPA of 2.3 and an ACT of 20 but must meet progression requirements to file Request for Progression to Nursing Courses by March 1st. Students with 2 or more nursing failures are not eligible for admission.
Admissions Contact
Admissions (Traditional and Transfer Requests):
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, info@uu.edu, 731-661-5100
Requirements to Progress to Nursing Courses
- Completion of core courses before starting the Nursing curriculum as found in the curriculum map (see below) for freshman and sophomore years. Grades of C or higher are required for all Natural Science, Social Science, Math and English courses with a minimum cumulative and Science GPA of 3.0.
- ACT 20 or higher
- Cumulative GPA 3.0
- Science GPA 3.0 (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pathophysiology)
- A&P I, A&P II and Pathophysiology must have been taken within five years of beginning nursing courses
- Submission of Request to Progress to Nursing before March 1st
Curriculum Model
Four-Year Curriculum Model
Freshman Year
Fall Semester | ||
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BIO 221 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
CHR 111 | Old Testament | 3 |
ENG 111 | Written Composition I | 3 |
PEWS 100 | Fitness for Health | 1 |
PSY 213 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester | ||
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BIO 222 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
CHR 112 | New Testament | 3 |
ENG 112 | Written Composition II | 3 |
PSY 219 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
SOC 211 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
Total Credits | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester | ||
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ART 210 | Arts in Western Civilization | 3 |
CHE 105 | Chemistry | 4 |
ENG 201 | World Literature I | 3 |
HIS 101 | World Civilization I | 3 |
MAT 114 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester | ||
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BIO 201 | Survey of Microbiology | 4 |
BIO 300 | Pathophysiology (Pre-req: BIO 221 and BIO 222) | 3 |
HIS 102 | World Civilization II | 3 |
Lower Level Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 13 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester | ||
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NUR 302 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 2 |
NUR 308 | Foundations of Nursing | 6 |
NUR 309 | Skills Practicum | 3 |
NUR 310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
NUR 408 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
Total Credits | 17 |
Spring Semester | ||
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NUR 318 | Childbearing (OB) | 5 |
NUR 409 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
NUR 423 | Psych/Mental Health | 5 |
Total Credits | 13 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester | ||
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NUR 330 | Nursing Research | 3 |
NUR 418 | Childrearing (Pediatrics) | 5 |
NUR 421 | Adult Health I | 6 |
Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester | ||
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NUR 425 | Adult Health II | 6 |
NUR 430 | Leadership/Mgmt | 5 |
NUR 440 | Community Health Nursing | 4 |
NUR 499 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
Total Credits | 17 |
Total Four-Year Credit Hours: | 120 |
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