Nursing

Bachelor of Science

Nurses are a vital part of the medical community. In fact, according to the Department of Labor, they are the largest group in the healthcare workforce. This helping profession is rewarding – and in high demand. At ACU, you’ll find unique and numerous ways to impact the world as a compassionate and skilled nurse.
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Nurses are a vital part of the medical community. In fact, according to the Department of Labor, they are the largest group in the healthcare workforce. This helping profession is rewarding – and in high demand. At ACU, you’ll find unique and numerous ways to impact the world as a compassionate and skilled nurse.

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Fall Semester Deadline

February 1

Spring Semester

September 1

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B.S. in Nursing

Degree Details

Note: Freshmen may begin as pre-nursing students and, after two years of general education, apply for admission into the School of Nursing.

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Required Hours

University Hours: 53
Major Hours: 72
Electives: 3

Total Required: 128 credit hours

Tracks

Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.

Post-licensure
Pre-nursing

Example Coursework

  • Experiential Learning in Nursing
  • Applied Pathophysiology
  • Clinical Skills I: Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Nursing Assessment and Diagnostics
  • Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing
  • Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Spirituality and Nursing Care

View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.

Department

School of Nursing

After Graduation?

Nursing students and professor practice on mannequin
  • ER nurse
  • Nurse researcher
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Nursing informatics analyst
  • Nurse case manager
  • Nurse anesthetist
  • Medical writer
  • Patient advocate
  • Flight transport nurse

Clubs and Activities

Amber Brantly speaking

While earning a degree in nursing at ACU, you will participate in a variety of healthcare-related experiences such as:

  • Medical missions throughout the world
  • Clinical experiences
  • Work in a state-of-the-art simulation lab
  • Undergraduate research opportunities
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The baccalaureate nursing program at Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

May 8, 2019

Dear Students, Alumni and Faculty:

As part of its accreditation process, The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) plans to visit the Abilene Christian University School of Nursing for review of the BSN Program on 11/20/2019-11/22/2019.

In accordance with CCNE procedure, constituents (students, alumni and faculty) of this program are invited to submit comments related to the quality of the programs under review to CCNE. Your comments are considered third party and any specific third party, signed comments concerning the accreditation process need to be received by October 29, 2019. Please direct your comments to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K St., NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

– or –

thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Thank you for your consideration of participation in this process.