Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Oakland University is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing. The program is a three-year course of study that requires completion of 125 credit hours.
Program Overview
A BSN in nursing is the basic nursing Bachelor of Science degree and the first step toward becoming a registered nurse. After finishing the pre-licensure BSN, students can complete additional schooling to become an advanced nurse, including:
- Advanced practice registered nurse
- Certified nurse midwife
- Certified registered nurse anesthetist
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Nurse practitioner
Program Advantages
The Oakland University BSN program provides exceptional advantages, including opportunities to:
- Learn in first-rate facilities, including a Simulation Lab that provides rich experiential learning opportunities
- Gain insight from connected, committed faculty, with some classes as small as six students
- Build real-world skills in major medical systems, with over 500 clinical partnerships
- Benefit from personalized professional career advising
- Leverage extraordinary outcomes, with a 99% job placement rate upon graduation and successful passing of the NCLEX-RN
Career Opportunities
With a BSN degree, students may have opportunities in areas such as:
- Birthing centers
- Community health centers
- Home health care services
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Public and private medical/health clinics
- Public and private schools
- Businesses or corporations
Curriculum
The Oakland BSN program requires completion of 125 credit hours, with courses including:
- Pharmacology
- Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Nursing Care of Individuals with Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
- Informatics for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Leadership
- Nursing Care of Communities and Populations Students will also complete a nursing capstone/preceptorship project, which facilitates growth and transition from pre-licensure BSN student to the role of professional RN.
Accreditation
Oakland University's School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Higher Learning Commission.
Related Programs
For students who may not be sure if the basic BSN in nursing degree is right for them, Oakland University also offers other nursing degree programs, including:
- Wellness and Health Promotion
- Accelerated Second-Degree BSN Track (Pre-Licensure)