Traditional BSN Nursing Program

 

CBU Nursing Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Christian Brothers University Nursing Program is to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for professional nursing careers, with an emphasis on providing holistic care to diverse populations. In keeping with Lasallian student-centered ideals, we focus on faith, service, and community in our teaching and practice.

This mission is congruent with that of the parent institution, as the nursing program relies on the concepts of teaching as ministry and providing challenging student-centered learning and personal growth. The nursing program welcomes students of diverse cultures and religious traditions into its educational community of faith and service. The program is committed to academic excellence that allows students the opportunity to perfect their skills for the betterment of society. 

After program completion, you will be eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing for RN licensure. CBU’s nursing program does not guarantee licensure; all graduates of the program must pass the NCLEX licensing exam.

Philosophy of the CBU Traditional BSN Nursing Program

Our nursing program believes in fostering excellence through a comprehensive, competency-based curriculum rooted in the AACN Essentials and the COPA Model. We embrace the development of compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled nurses, preparing them to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement, we believe in empowering students to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. Our philosophy is centered on nurturing lifelong learning and professional growth, ensuring that our graduates are adept at meeting the evolving needs of diverse populations and enhancing the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

Traditional BSN Nursing Program Outcomes

The effectiveness of a nursing program is measured by its ability to meet specific program outcomes that reflect both the quality of education provided and the impact on the community and profession. Our program outcomes emphasize the importance of developing and implementing strategies that ensure our alumni effectively address community needs through their nursing practice, as demonstrated by ongoing surveys of community interests, employers, and alumni. These outcomes and benchmarks collectively underscore our dedication to producing competent, reflective, and successful nursing professionals who contribute meaningfully to the healthcare field and the communities they serve.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the BSN Nursing Program will be able to successfully:

• Integrate, translate, and apply nursing knowledge and various ways of knowing, along with insights from other disciplines, including liberal arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, to enhance nursing practice
  
  Demonstrate ethical and compassionate person-centered care, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. This approach to care is guided by the best available evidence and clinical judgment, incorporating social determinants of health in the planning and delivery of care for each individual.
• Generate, synthesize, translate, apply, and disseminate nursing knowledge to enhance health and transform healthcare.
• Deliver holistic population health care across the entire healthcare continuum, from public health prevention to disease management, while considering health policies that impact care.
• Apply principles of safety and improvement science to enhance communication and quality, minimizing the risk of harm to patients and providers.
• Collaborate with professionals, care team members, patients, families, communities, and other stakeholders to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve outcomes.
• Respond to and lead within complex systems of health care to effectively and proactively coordinate resources to provide safe, quality, equitable care to diverse populations.
• Use information technologies and informatics to deliver care, gather data, support decision-making, and enhance professional knowledge. Employ these tools to manage and improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, adhering to best practices and standards.
• Form and cultivation a sustainable professional nursing identity that reflects nursing’s characteristics and values.
• Participate in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being, lifelong learning, and support the acquisition of nursing expertise and assertion of leadership.

CBU Lasallian Nurse Characteristics

• Compassionate and Respectful
• Dedicated to Service and Social Justice
• Committed to Quality Care
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative
• Guided by Faith and Values

How to Apply

Enrollment is paused at this time. Contact the Director of Nursing, Dr. Nicole Knox for more information

Incoming Freshmen

As an incoming freshman, you will enroll at CBU in the School of Sciences as a Health Science major for your first two years before being accepted into the Traditional BSN Nursing Program prior to your junior year. Those first two years are spent completing prerequisite general education courses to prepare you for nursing classes your junior and senior years.

Current and Transfer Students

Enrollment is paused at this time.

Program Highlights

Pre-Nursing Plan of Study

Traditional BSN Plan of Study

View Traditional Nursing Course Requirements

Total Hours

120 Credit Hours
Nursing Credit Hours: 67 Hours
Total Clinical/Simulation/Lab Hours: 792 Hours

Contact Us

Administrative Nursing Program Coordinator, kcarmody@cbu.edu or (901) 321-3567

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