Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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The basic professional program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is consistent with the Emory University philosophy that students be broadly educated.

The program extends through four academic years. The first two years of general education course work (including prerequisites) may be taken at Emory College, Oxford College or at any other accredited university or liberal arts college.  We also have an articulation agreement with: Wheaton College, Reinhardt College and Berry College. During the second year of general education work, students may apply for admission to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Qualified students are then admitted for the remaining two years of professional study.

During the two years at the School of Nursing, students are enrolled in clinical nursing courses and support courses. They explore content related to theoretical bases for nursing and understanding human values and behavior. The clinical nursing courses include lecture, lab practice, small group discussion, independent study, and clinical practice. In addition, students participate in professional seminars designed to develop group leadership skills and to introduce students to roles of the professional nurse. Through creative and individualized learning strategies, the student's nursing education is broadened, enriched, and personalized.

Graduates are prepared to meet the requirements for admission to state board examinations for licensure in the United States. The baccalaureate program provides a solid educational foundation, which serves as the basis for graduate level education.

• Clinical Experiences
• Senior Innovative Projects
• Required Prerequisite Courses
• BSN Core Curriculum
• Graduation Requirements
• Admission Information and Requirements

Students have clinical practice experiences under the guidance of qualified faculty in a wide variety of health care facilities such as hospitals, health departments, nurse managed clinics, schools, homes, and community centers. Clinical practice begins in the first semester, is a significant part of each succeeding semester, and culminates in an intense practicum. All students have clinical practice in both hospital-based and community-based care settings and provide care to adults, the aged, children, mothers and infants, the mentally or emotionally ill, families, and communities.

All undergraduate students plan, implement, and evaluate an innovative community-based senior project. Recognized internationally as a creative teaching strategy, the project provides a unique opportunity for students to develop leadership skills. The School provides some funding to support the projects.

At the completion of the project, students develop an abstract and a poster that summarize their efforts. Students share the results of their work at a Poster Day, which is open to members of the University and the Atlanta community.

Required Prerequisite Courses

General Education/Prerequisites

As BSN students enter the Emory University School of Nursing as juniors, all students must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours before beginning the junior year.  These credits may be obtained at any accredited college or university and will be transferred into the School of Nursing.  The general education prerequisites are applicable to the BSN program.

If you hold a previous bachelor’s degree in any field, you need only complete the physical science requirements, along with a human growth and development course.  All other prerequisites for the BSN program will be credited using your prior course work.

General Education/Prerequisites
These courses may be taken at any accredited university or liberal arts college.

Physical Sciences - 6 courses
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II (with an organic component) or Organic Chemistry
Introductory Statistics
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (including laboratory)
Microbiology (including laboratory)
 

Humanities -- 4 courses
English composition
3 Elective Humanities courses
(Humanities Courses are Considered to be English, History, Foreign Languages, Religion, Communication) 

Social Sciences -- 4 courses
Intro Psychology
Intro Sociology or Anthropology
Human Growth and Development or Life span Development
History, Economics, or Political Science
 

Electives to bring the total to 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours)

Note:
(1) No credit is given for pathophysiology or pharmacology because these subjects are included in the nursing curriculum, Applied art,  applied music, and physical education courses.
(2) Anatomy, physiology and microbiology must have been taken within seven years prior to admission.
 

BSN students must begin study in the fall semester.

1. Complete 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of general education requirements.
2. Complete 60 semester hours of prescribed baccalaureate-level nursing courses of which 45 semester hours must be taken at Emory University
3. Completion of course requirements (see above) within five years of entrance to the program
4. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA

All applicants are considered on an individual basis. Applications and supporting credentials should be submitted as early as possible in the academic year prior to entrance; however, applications will be reviewed as long as class space is available.

The School of Nursing selects those applicants who are best qualified academically and personally. After all application materials are received, the Admission and Continuance Committee reviews the applicant's credentials and makes the decision to accept, defer, or deny admission or to request more data. Final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of prerequisites. A final transcript must be submitted prior to matriculation. Following notice of acceptance, a non refundable deposit of $250 is required. This serves as confirmation of intent to enroll, and it will apply to the first semester's tuition.

BSN applicants must:

• Submit a complete application packet, including the following: application for admission into the BSN program three recommendations, of which at least two must be from college instructors, statement of purpose and Resume.
• Submit official college transcripts from all schools attended regardless if a degree was earned. A preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 or better grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) from all previous college-level work; A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite general education courses.
• Complete general education course work prerequisites prior to enrolled. Students may apply for admission while taking prerequisite courses
• Submit a non refundable $50.00 Application Fee. This fee is waived for current Emory employees and students.

Personal interviews may be required by the Admission and Continuance Committee or they may be requested by the applicant.