Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program description: The (B.S.N.) program mission aims to prepares nurses to provide high-quality health care professionally, develop leadership skills to provide comprehensive health care, conduct research, and promote health in communities. The BSN program is offered to high school graduates, the four-year program requires students to complete 140 credit hours. The curriculum is a blend of theoretical and clinical studies. The first two years primarily focus on pre-professional education, covering humanities, English, biostatistics, health informatics, social and behavioral sciences, ethics, and biological and health sciences. The subsequent two years concentrate on professional nursing, where students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for individuals, families, and communities across a spectrum of health issues.
The coursework emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and management. It includes topics such as Health Assessment, Nursing Care of Adults, Pediatric Nursing, and Maternity Nursing. Additional courses cover areas like Community Health Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Management and Leadership, Epidemiology, and an Introduction to Pharmacology. Elective courses are also offered. Students gain research experience through three research-focused courses. Clinical training takes place in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing laboratories., and communities. After completing the program, students must undergo a one-year internship to further develop their clinical nursing skills. Successful completion of the internship is required to earn the BSN degree.