On-Campus
Program Available
Bachelor's
Program Type
Total Credits
129
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Nursing?
Park’s nursing program offers personalized guidance, hands-on clinical experience, and a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. With a 100% NCLEX pass rate for first-time test takers over the last five graduating cohorts and 100% job placement at graduation, students are exceptionally well-prepared to pursue their RN license. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure) provides comprehensive support from admission to graduation, including academic advising, tutoring, and clinical placement assistance. BSN graduates are equipped with leadership skills, ethical training, and critical thinking abilities, setting them up for both immediate licensure and future advanced nursing education.
What You’ll Learn*
- The nursing BSN program includes foundational nursing courses on the history, ethics, and core values of nursing, while exploring how nurses safeguard public health. Emphasis is placed on developing academic, interpersonal, and professional skills essential for success in nursing school and beyond.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience in clinical and lab settings, learning essential psychomotor skills, the nursing process, and how to care for patients across the lifespan. The BSN nursing program prepares you to assess patients, provide evidence-based care, and communicate effectively in diverse healthcare settings.
- Through courses in pathophysiology and pharmacology, you’ll study disease processes, medication administration, and how to manage patient treatments safely. You’ll learn to tailor care based on factors like anatomy, genetics, environment, and socio-cultural influences.
- You’ll learn to care for specific populations, including older adults, children, families, and individuals with mental health needs. The pre-licensure BSN program’s courses emphasize community and public health nursing, health promotion, and global perspectives on care.
- The pre-licensure BSN program builds your leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to prepare you for complex healthcare environments. You’ll receive guidance on transitioning from student to professional nurse and preparing for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
* For the current pre-licensure BSN, approximately 25% of the didactic coursework is online. Clinical and lab components are fully in person.
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Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Nursing BSN Application & Admission Requirements
See Special Admissions for the Nursing BSN application process and admission requirements.
Admission Requirements
Ready to take the next step in your education? Park University welcomes applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent who meet our undergraduate admission standards. Bachelor’s degrees require 120 credit hours, including coursework tailored to your major and core academic skills. To graduate, you’ll need to maintain a 2.0 GPA in your major and complete at least 30 credit hours at Park to meet the residency requirements, 15 of which must be earned in the major core. Whether you’re starting fresh or transferring in, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation for your future.
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Nursing Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Nursing (Pre-Licensure), B.S.N.
Park’s BSN program emphasizes hands-on clinical training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary learning. Students gain experience in high-acuity environments and benefit from faculty mentorship, preparing them for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and future roles in specialty care, public health, and informatics.
Students in the pre-licensure BSN program complete supervised clinical rotations across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, community clinics, and long-term care facilities. These experiences are designed to build foundational nursing skills in areas like physiology, microbiology, and patient care while meeting state licensure standards.
A BSN degree opens doors to advanced roles such as nurse practitioner, clinical educator, and healthcare administrator. Many hospitals prefer or require BSN-trained nurses, especially in critical care and leadership positions. Park’s curriculum prepares graduates for upward mobility and future graduate study, including MSN and DNP pathways.
Park University’s BS Nursing (Prelicensure) program is designed for students who want to become registered nurses and are just starting their nursing education. It’s ideal for individuals without prior nursing credentials who are ready to build the clinical and academic foundation needed to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam and begin a professional nursing career.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
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