BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science
Name
RN to BSN Track
Description
For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond This program will prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and skills required to extend their practice options for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. With a conceptual framework based on holistic nursing practice, graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the human experience. The program builds upon the foundational education of registered nurses and offers coursework in general education as well as nursing major courses to complete a BSN degree. Many courses in the program include a clinical experience linking the didactic instruction with the application of new knowledge. 
Objective
For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond:
The objective of the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) track is to enable registered nurses to achieve a baccalaureate level of education through an online educational format that promotes seamless academic progression and to prepare students for additional roles in clinical and non-clinical, community health, leadership, and systems-based care in nursing. 
The objective of the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) track is to enable registered nurses to achieve a baccalaureate level of education through an online educational format that promotes seamless academic progression and to prepare students for additional roles in clinical and non-clinical, community health, leadership, and systems-based care in nursing. 
Career Information
This program track is a post-RN licensure program and is not intended to prepare graduates for any advanced practice or other state-issued nursing license.  
Program Offering & Lengths
For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond
• 69 credit hours transferred in and the completion of
• 51 credit hours in the program.
This track consists of 4 semesters of coursework and is offered online. 
All program courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Courses with a clinical component include direct and indirect client care experiences. Clinical Practice Experience assignments provide the students with the opportunity for intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration as they apply new knowledge for the achievement of a BSN. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. Each student will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement. 
• 69 credit hours transferred in and the completion of
• 51 credit hours in the program.
This track consists of 4 semesters of coursework and is offered online. 
All program courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Courses with a clinical component include direct and indirect client care experiences. Clinical Practice Experience assignments provide the students with the opportunity for intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration as they apply new knowledge for the achievement of a BSN. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. Each student will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement. 
Delivery Method
Hybrid
Name
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) Track
Description
For new aBSN track enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond This program provides an opportunity for students to learn theory and practical application through lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.  Additionally, the nursing program offered at Joyce University utilizes a complex human-like client simulator to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills, and clinical judgment to ensure the best client-centered decisions for safe care.  Courses are offered in a Hybrid delivery method with most lab, simulation, and clinical on-ground. Students prepare for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. Graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the interrelationships of the bio-psychosocial spiritual dimensions of the human experience. The program includes general education coursework and core nursing courses. 
Objective
For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond
The objective of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) track is to enable those with a conferred baccalaureate degree to obtain their BSN in as few as 20 months. This prepares students to take the National Council State Boards of Nursing licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN®).
The objective of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) track is to enable those with a conferred baccalaureate degree to obtain their BSN in as few as 20 months. This prepares students to take the National Council State Boards of Nursing licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN®).
Career Information
The professional licensure disclosure is available on the Joyce University Consumer Information page.
Admissions Information
Program Offering & Lengths
For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond
• 52 credit hours of general education (35 block transfer and 17 general education)
• 68 credit hours of core courses
This track consists of 5-6 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical experiences, with online synchronous and asynchronous lectures and intensive clinical components during required residencies. During these residencies, students should expect to attend clinical rotations during morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. The clinical experiences enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed.
• 52 credit hours of general education (35 block transfer and 17 general education)
• 68 credit hours of core courses
This track consists of 5-6 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical experiences, with online synchronous and asynchronous lectures and intensive clinical components during required residencies. During these residencies, students should expect to attend clinical rotations during morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. The clinical experiences enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed.
Delivery Method
Hybrid
Name
3-Year BSN Track
Description
This program provides an opportunity for students to learn theory and practical application through lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.  Additionally, the nursing program offered at Joyce University utilizes a complex human-like client simulator to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills, and clinical judgment to ensure the best client-centered decisions for safe care.  Courses are offered in a Hybrid delivery method with most lab, simulation, and clinical on-ground. Students prepare for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. Graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the interrelationships of the bio-psychosocial spiritual dimensions of the human experience. The program includes general education coursework and core nursing courses. 
Objective
The objective of the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track is to enable students with no previous degree the ability to obtain their BSN in three years or less depending on transfer credits. This prepares students to take the National Council State Boards of Nursing licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN®).
Career Information
The professional licensure disclosure is available on the Joyce University Consumer Information page.
Program Offering & Lengths
• 52 credit hours of general education
• 68 credit hours of core courses
The track consists of 6-8 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical training, with several courses being offered online, asynchronously.
Students may be required to attend classes, labs, and clinical rotations during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed. Online courses in this program typically include synchronous elements where attendance is required in a virtual class at a designated time; these are in addition to asynchronous elements. Several of the upper-division courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Clinical Practice Experience assignments may require interviews, collaboration and/ or observation in healthcare facilities. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses.  Students will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement. 
• 68 credit hours of core courses
The track consists of 6-8 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical training, with several courses being offered online, asynchronously.
Students may be required to attend classes, labs, and clinical rotations during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed. Online courses in this program typically include synchronous elements where attendance is required in a virtual class at a designated time; these are in addition to asynchronous elements. Several of the upper-division courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Clinical Practice Experience assignments may require interviews, collaboration and/ or observation in healthcare facilities. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses.  Students will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement. 
Delivery Method
Hybrid