BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A solid career in nursing starts with a strong educational foundation. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree can help you to become marketable in this competitive field and can provide you the opportunity for career enhancement*. Our program is taught by experienced nurses** who can help you to develop the skills you need to make the most of your career. Our program is geared toward developing your teaching skills as well as your ability to motivate and train nursing staff. This program is designed to improve your management capabilities and skills like critical thinking, delegation, prioritization, and decision-making.
Upon completion of South University’s BSN program, graduates are eligible for licensure*** through national certifying bodies (ANCC, AANP).
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
**Credentials and experience may vary by instructor.
***Graduates are required to pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program) Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for additional information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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