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.
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
