Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Overview
Mount Saint Mary College offers the following baccalaureate
nursing programs:
- Traditional day student: bachelor of science in nursing (4
years)*
- RN to BSN (bachelor of science in nursing)
- LPN to BSN (bachelor of science in nursing)
- Accelerated evening and weekend (approx. 3 ½ years,
variable)
*Traditional day students interested in majoring in nursing
should submit applications no later than February 15 to be
considered for admission to the program in the next fall
semester.
The Mount's nursing program has achieved accreditation from the
prestigious Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE
supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate
professional education and post-baccalaureate nurse residency
programs.
Nursing at the Mount
View a video about our nursing program.
Mount Saint Mary College is proud of its highly respected
nursing programs. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE) granted accreditation of the baccalaureate degree program in
nursing for the term of 10 years, extending to December 31,
2019.
The Mount offers both a traditional and accelerated adult degree
nursing program. The accelerated program is an evening and weekend
program that was developed especially for the adult learner.
Classroom theory and content is taught by highly qualified and
professional faculty.
Mount Saint Mary College has developed a state-of-the-art
Nursing Learning Resource Center with computerized human patient
simulators. This center provides an environment for hands on
experiential learning to develop not only skills, but critical
thinking, decision making, and team work. Students have clinical
experiences in community hospitals and outside agencies offering
many valuable and varied learning experiences.
Related programs
The Mount also offers a master of science in
nursing, as well as a post-master's certification program for
the adult nurse practitioner and family nurse
practitioner.
Program requirements
If you are considering the nursing program, it's important that
you have a clear understanding of the requirements and
expectations. Please be aware that the Division of Nursing has
identified a series of pre-existing requirements, summarized below,
which must be satisfied with the attainment of at least a 2.75 GPA
in order to be considered.
Additionally, due to potentially limited availability of space,
a student’s overall academic performance may be considered in
assessing their eligibility for the nursing program.
Specifically, students will be expected to complete the
following:
- BIO 1030/1040: Anatomy & Physiology I/II
- CHM 1050/1060: Introduction to Chemistry I/II
- PSY 1010 and SOC 1010
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
- Completion of TEAS-ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute,
LLC)
- Pre-Nursing Computerized Testing (as scheduled by the Nursing
Division at the completion of the above stated requirements)
Where Mount students have interned
Many area and out-of-area hospitals.
Career Options
Nursing, health administration, nursing education,
research.
*Traditional day students interested in majoring in nursing
should submit applications no later than February 15 to be
considered for admission to the program in the next fall
semester.