First-time board pass rates (BSN NCLEX exam)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was the first program ever offered at Clarkson College and remains our most sought-after degree today. The curriculum was designed to offer students a foundation of contemporary knowledge in science, humanities and related professional disciplines with coursework that emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, client- and family-centered care for diverse populations, leadership development, and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Class sizes in the BSN degree program are kept to a minimum and are taught by instructors with extensive experience and credibility in the nursing field. Hands-on practice in our on-campus skills lab and simulation lab, as well as in a variety of hospitals, clinics and other public health care settings, begins within your first year in the program. While the majority of BSN courses are classroom-based, you also have the option to complete a portion of your coursework online.
As a graduate of the BSN degree program, you are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). After one year of professional practice as a registered nurse, you are able to enroll in the Clarkson College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program to further your education and prepare yourself for advance nursing roles.
Clarkson College accepts students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants must first meet all basic admissions criteria for Clarkson College to have your file reviewed by the committee:
Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
CHM 110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
MAT 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
HCC Core - Healthcare Communication | 3 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BIO 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ENG 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
Electives | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 15 |
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BIO 210 - Microbiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
ENG 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
HUM Core - Humanities | 3 |
MAT 310 - Statistics | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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NRS 236 - Pharmacology in Nursing: Principles of Pharmacology | 3 |
NRS 237 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client:Theory | 3 |
NRS 238 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical Application | 3 |
PSY 200 - Human Development | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
NRS 334 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Theory | 2 |
NRS 335 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Clinical | 2 |
NRS 336 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Theory | 2 |
NRS 337 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Clinical | 2 |
NRS 346 - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare | 2 |
Electives | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
First Semester
Second Semester
Total Semester Hours - 120
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Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
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