Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Spalding University prepares students to lead in health care or excel in graduate study. Each student works with a dedicated nursing success coach through program completion as they navigate 59 credit hours of coursework, 750 clinical hours and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.
- 120 credit hours for first-time undergraduate students
- On-campus
- State-of-the-art Bailen Simulation Laboratory
- 750 clinical hours
- Small cohort size
Program Benefits
This program is designed for first-time college students looking to pursue a career as a nurse. Our program is deeply connected to Louisville’s thriving medical community, and offers unique experiences that support your success.
- Program graduation rate exceeds the national average
- Scholarships and additional funding available
- Work with a dedicated nursing success coach through program completion
- State-of-the-art nursing simulation lab
See the KBN Kentucky Program of Nursing Benchmarks and NCLEX pass rates.
BSN Courses
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing coursework prepares students with the scientific knowledge and clinical experiences they need to enter professional practice. Coursework includes classes in the liberal arts, such as psychology, English and philosophy.
Students complete anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pathophysiology course work as part of their pre-nursing curriculum. Once accepted into the program, students are trained in health assessment, maternal-newborn nursing and nursing pharmacology.
Admission Requirements
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Tuition
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Nurses are needed — the Kentucky Hospital Association reports the state’s nursing shortage currently shows a 16.5% shortage of registered nurses.
Dynamic Preparation
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing will prepare you to care for patients and their families in a variety of health care settings from hospitals to home care, including:
- Primary care
- Acute care
- Long-term care
- Public health
- Community health
Spalding University School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing college program in the state of Kentucky.
I’m being challenged every single day. They push, but they want you to push back and want you to succeed. It’s just the most supporting, loving environment I’ve been in academically. The faculty and staff over there are amazing. I would absolutely recommend it to anybody.
Scotty Brooks, 2019