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BE PREPARED - MAKE AN IMPACT At Simpson University we want to see you thrive. If you are considering a career in nursing, we encourage you to come prepared. A passion for knowledge and a strong college preparatory background in mathematics and the natural sciences are essential. If you are well prepared and have a passion to save lives, you will fi nd your nursing degree at Simpson University not only challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. ES

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4 Years Full TimeTransfer options are available

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DEGREE STRUCTURETake general sciences in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Introduction to Chemistry as well as introductory courses in English, Psychology and Bible.

Continue to build on your knowledge base with Nutrition and Microbiology, along with Statistics in the math sequence. Take Humanities and Bible courses as well as your fi rst nursing-specifi c courses. Clinicals also begin in this year.

Begin courses within the major and work with your faculty adviser to research graduate opportunities. Upper-division Bible courses challenge you to dive deeper into God’s Word.

Complete your coursework in the major and experience our senior capstone course.

OUR NURSING MAJOR will prepare you for a dynamic career in the nursing industry. You will gain a broad-based foundation in the biological sciences and specifi c education that is necessary to pursue a career in the healthcare fi eld. We continue to expand our science facilities to enhance our institutional heritage as “Gateway to World Service” and to ensure you get the best education possible. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to practice stewardship and expand your horizons...all while earning credits toward your degree.

PROGRAM GOALSUpon the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

¾ Be prepared and eligible to take the NCLEX-RN state licensing exam.¾ Integrate knowledge from the physical and behavioral sciences, informatics, and the

humanities into professional nursing practice.¾ Design competent, client-centered professional nursing care for individuals, families,

and populations across the health continuum in a variety of community-based settings, emphasizing patient safety and quality.

¾ Demonstrate ethical and professional nursing roles, values, social justice and embody human dignity.

¾ Form interdisciplinary collaborative relationships to improve professional nursing practice and the quality of healthcare for all.

¾ Integrate faith and professional practice in a manner that is respectful of other’s spiritual beliefs and congruent with personal spirituality.

COURSE OVERVIEWPREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM

All students will undertake courses in Humanities, Sciences & Biblical Studies/Theology. The following classes or equivalents must be completed to gain full admission to the nursing program:¾ Literature of the Old Testament¾ Literature of the New Testament¾ Human Anatomy¾ Human Physiology¾ Nutrition¾ Microbiology

¾ Introduction to Chemistry¾ Oral Communication¾ College Writing I & II¾ Statistics¾ Intro to Psychology¾ Lifespan Development

CORE SUBJECTS FOR NURSING¾ Foundations of Nursing¾ Health Assessment &

Nursing Skills¾ Pathophysiology for Nurses¾ Nursing Care of the Older Adult¾ Nursing Research ¾ Nursing Care of Maternal

& Newborn¾ Nursing Care of Children

& Adolescents¾ Pharmacology for Nurses¾ Health Promotion

¾ Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Adult

¾ Nursing Care for Mental Health ¾ Evidence-Based Practice

& Informatics for Nurses¾ Preparation for Professional

Practice¾ Leadership & Management

in Nursing¾ Nursing Capstone &

Professional Seminar¾ Nursing Care for the Community

and Public Health

• Community Health • Nursing Education• Mental Health• Research• Public Health

• Emergency/Trauma• Labor and Delivery• Pediatrics • Neonatal• Graduate school

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR CAREER BEGINS HEREWith a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Simpson University you will be set up with the tools you need to have a successful career in healthcare. We have a brand-new science and nursing facility with two stories, six patient simulation zones, and two clinical skills labs. This state-of-the-art facility, along with our compassionate worldview for service and professional medical expertise, will enable you to get the most out of your nursing degree. In addition to careers in medicine, research or teaching, your pre-licensure nursing degree from Simpson University will also help prepare you for a whole host of career options:

PUBLIC HEALTH CERTIFICATE: With successful completion of the BSN program, graduates are eligible for the California Public Health Credential.

— Cassidy Iverson ‘13

I CAN’T IMAGINE A MORE

REWARDING AND FULFILLING WAY

TO PURSUE THE REST OF MY LIFE