For those just beginning in their careers or those seeking a career change, the nursing profession offers a broad range of roles and options in meeting the health needs of individuals, families, communities and populations. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preparing new nurses through three tracks: Full-time day track Accelerated 2nd degree track—a 16-month program for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in another field. This track offers admission in the Summer, Spring, and Fall. Graduates of the B.S. program are prepared to: Pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Enter into professional nursing practice within 3-6 months of graduation Communicate effectively on a written and oral basis Deliver client-centered care that is culturally sensitive, safe and compassionate Practice within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession Become a provider of care, a manager of care and a member of the profession Advocate for equitable health care, public policy and health literacy for all individuals, families, and local and global communities Use nursing science as the basis for nursing practice Integrate knowledge from current technological, research and evidence-based practice for the improvement of health care Practice and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics

85 GPA; SAT 1050 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or ACT Composite of 20; IELTS/TOEFL;