Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Boise State University is designed to combat the nursing shortage in Idaho. The program has expanded to admit 100 students per cohort for fall and spring starts.

Program Requirements

Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must earn a grade of C or above in all pre-nursing courses and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or above. The pre-nursing courses include:

• ENGL 101: Introduction to College Writing
• ENGL 102: Introduction to College Writing and Research
• PSYC 101: General Psychology
• BIOL 227: Human Anatomy & Physiology
• BIOL 228: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• CHEM 101/101L or CHEM 111/111L: Essentials of Chemistry and Lab or General Chemistry and Lab
• HLTH 207: Nutrition
• MATH 153 or MATH 254: Statistical Reasoning or Introduction to Statistics

Application Process

The application process involves two phases. Phase I requires submitting the online application and paying the application fee. Phase II involves an interview, which gives applicants a chance to share their perspective and reasons for applying.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and preference is given to students currently enrolled at Boise State and Idaho residents. The average GPA of admitted candidates is above 3.0, and the completion rate is consistently above 90%.

Program Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a cohort model, with admitted students completing a structured 5-semester program. The curriculum includes courses in nursing leadership, health promotion, family health, mental health, environmental health, adult and pediatric care, medical and surgical care, psychiatric care, and public/community health and management.

Clinical Rotations

Nursing students complete clinical rotations at sites that include schools, district health departments, hospitals, and healthcare clinics.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes include:

• Clinical Judgement: Integrate evidence and clinical judgment to deliver quality, person-centered care for individuals, families, and populations.
• Professional Identity and Leadership: Lead with integrity and advocacy in communities through influence, collaboration, and the advancement of nursing and health outcomes.
• Person-Centered Nursing Care: Adapt nursing care with compassion and consideration of sensitivity to diverse individual, community, and global systems, generating equal and inclusive quality of care.
• Communication: Construct effective communication using mediums and technologies that contribute to seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
• Experiential Learning: Synthesize information from multiple ways of knowing for the improvement of outcomes in safe, ethical, and compassionate care.

Student Resources

The university provides various resources to support students, including academic advising, tutoring, and career counseling. Students also have access to the Albertsons Library, which offers research assistance, citation guidance, and inter-library loan services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program has a list of frequently asked questions that address topics such as admission requirements, program length, and transfer credits. Students can also contact the pre-nursing advisors for additional information and support.

Sample Pre-Nursing Schedule

A sample schedule is provided for the first three semesters of pre-nursing, which includes courses such as English, chemistry, biology, psychology, and nutrition.

BSN Program Curriculum

The BSN program curriculum is a cohort model, with students completing a structured 5-semester program. The curriculum includes courses such as patient care skills, healthcare technology, and nursing research.

Pre-Nursing Sample Schedule

A sample schedule is provided for the first three semesters of pre-nursing, which includes courses such as English, chemistry, biology, psychology, and nutrition.