Program Overview
Nursing, BSN
The Nursing, BSN program is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing. The program is offered through the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Program Description
The program is available through various pathways, including:
- Traditional prelicensure BSN nursing program: a full-time, upper-division nursing program for students who wish to become a registered nurse by completing a BSN.
- Accelerated BSN clinical nursing program: a full-time, 12-month upper-division clinical nursing program for students who wish to become a registered nurse by completing a BSN.
- Online RN to BSN program: available to students who have earned an associate degree in nursing and have a current RN license in good standing with the state board of nursing.
At a Glance
- College/school: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West Valley, ASU Sync, ASU at The Gila Valley, or Online
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math intensity: General
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Nursing, BSN program is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing. The program includes coursework in evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, innovation, interprofessional communication, and information technology.
Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination.
Accelerated Program Options
The program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.
Admission Requirements
- General university admission requirements
- Additional requirements:
- Top 10% of high school graduating class, or
- An overall high school cumulative GPA of 3.80 in ASU competency courses, or
- An overall high school cumulative GPA of 3.50 in ASU competency courses and either a 25 ACT or 1230 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score
- English language proficiency requirements for applicants whose native language is not English
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
Current ASU students interested in changing to this program need to apply for the upper-division clinical nursing program through an advancement application process.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU.
Global Opportunities
Through study abroad, students majoring in nursing are able to expand their knowledge of how nursing is practiced across the globe.
Career Opportunities
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation prepares graduates for excellence upon entering the workplace. Graduates deliver nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Professional Licensure
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.