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Nursing

Our four-year program encourages students to think critically and radiate integrity – both in and out of the classroom.

Why a BSN at Valpo?

Ranked among the best in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Valpo’s direct-admit undergraduate bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program has a reputation for its competitive and comprehensive curriculum.

Our four-year program encourages students to think critically and radiate integrity – both in and out of the classroom. With multi-faceted clinical experiences, a versatile liberal arts core curriculum, and supportive faculty, Valpo BSN students graduate second-to-none in all areas of healthcare. The result: a rich, meaningful life that is not only professionally rewarding, but also a multi-faceted journey of joy and spiritual awakening.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions also offers both an accelerated BSN program and an online RN to BSN program – keeping quality education within reach of Beacon of all backgrounds.

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About Our Nursing Degree

General Information:

Career Outcomes

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for registered nurses (RNs) is projected to grow 6% through 2032, with a median pay of $86,070 per year reported in 2023. 

On top of growing demand, students of the College of Nursing and Health Professions enjoy a 97.1% graduate outcomes rate, meaning they are either employed or enrolled in graduate school within just nine months of graduation.

Careers for registered nurses (RNs):

  • Clinical educator
  • Home health specialist
  • Hospice care provider

Many Valpo graduates step into their careers with internships and residencies in prestigious healthcare systems like the Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Northwestern Medicine. Others enroll in graduate programs that prepare them for careers as nurse practitioners, nurse educators, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Prerequisites

All first-year students, transfer students, and registered nurses who want to earn a baccalaureate degree – and who have declared nursing as their intended major of study – will be directly admitted into the program.

Core Requirements

In step with Valpo’s values, the College of Nursing and Health Professions strives to foster humble servant leaders through intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Starting year one, our rigorous nursing curriculum complements the Valparaiso University Experience (VUE) initiative to deliver a wide-range of foundational courses in natural and social sciences and the liberal arts.

Major Requirements

To successfully fill academic requirements for Valpo’s bachelor of science in nursing, the student must complete the following curriculum:

Nursing: 64 Credits
NUR 201Professional Role in Nursing3 Cr.
NUR 203Health Assessment3 Cr.
NUR 210Therapeutic Interventions for the, Professional Nurse4 Cr.
NUR 325Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family5 Cr.
NUR 341Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing5 Cr.
NUR 351Gerontological Nursing3 Cr.
NUR 354Nursing Care of Adults I5 Cr.
NUR 356Nursing Care of Adults II5 Cr.
NUR 415Introduction to Nursing Research for, Evidence-Based Practice3 Cr.
NUR 425Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family5 Cr.
NUR 458Complex Healthcare Needs of Adults4 Cr.
NUR 460Public Health Nursing5 Cr.
NUR 470Management and Leadership Strategies for, The Professional Nurse3 Cr.
NUR 480Professional Role Practicum5 Cr.
Interprofessional Education: 6 Credits
IPE 213Social Determinants of Health3 Cr.
IPE 318Global Health Issue3 Cr.
Arts and Sciences: 49 Credits
VUE 101Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values4 Cr.
VUE 102Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice4 Cr.
THEO 100The Christian Tradition3 Cr.
ENGL 205Writing for Health Sciences3 Cr.*
XS 101Wellness and Stress1 Cr.
Upper Level Theology: 3 Credits
Humanities
BIO 151Human Anatomy and Physiology I4 Cr.
BIO 152Human Anatomy and Physiology II4 Cr.
BIO 210Microbiology4 Cr.
BIO 260Human Nutrition3 Cr.
PSY 110General Psychology3 Cr.
PSY 201Statistical Methods3 Cr.
PSY 215Life Span Development3 Cr.
One Course from the Following Options:
CHEM 111Introduction to Chemistry4 Cr.
CHEM 121General Chemistry I4 Cr.
CHEM 131General Chemistry I for Chemistry Career4 Cr.

Please note: No more than four credit hours in applied music – including ensemble – and no more than four credit hours of KIN 101-149 may be applied toward a bachelor of science in nursing. Additionally, no more than six credits may be baccalaureate nursing credits. A letter grade of C (2.000) or better is required.

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Program Rankings and Highlights

Nursing Abroad

Valpo nursing students lend their light all over the world through life-changing service-learning trips.

96% Pass Rate

Valpo’s NCLEX pass rate tops the national average, with 90% passing on the first try and 96% within a year.

Clinical Experience

Students gain real-world skills through clinical rotations in the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL).

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Professors. Mentors. Friends. At Valparaiso University, you will work on real-life problems alongside faculty leaders with decades of business experience and a true desire to do what’s best for you.

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