Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
The BSN Program is designed to prepare a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings, to provide the foundation for graduate education and/or continued education as a life-long learner, and to contribute to quality patient outcomes.
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program through the University of Bridgeport School of Nursing (BSN) is highly competitive. In addition to the general requirements listed below, candidates are also expected to have completed a rigorous curriculum of general education, math, and science foundation coursework, as listed in the program prerequisites below, to be eligible to apply. Relevant admission information can be found below for each applicant student type.
Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Examination scores will be used in the evaluation of candidates for the BSN program.
BSN Program Learning Outcomes
BSN Program Outcomes are statements that specify what students will know, be able to do, or be able to demonstrate when they have completed the nursing program.
1: Integrate knowledge from nursing, a liberal education, human experience comprehension, scientific literacy, and analytical abilities for clinical judgment in the nursing profession globally. (Domain 1)
2. Deliver safe, comprehensive, and compassionate nursing care across the lifespan to individuals and important others. (Domain 1, 2, 6, 9, 10)
3. Advocate for the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, utilizing leading health indicators, education, health promotion strategies, and population-focused interventions.
4. Engage in scholarly inquiry to deliver effective, innovative, and equitable patient care incorporating the values and preferences of the client and family.
5. Integrate healthcare and professional quality improvement standards and principles to promote a culture of safety.
6. Exhibit strong communication skills to foster therapeutic relationships in the healthcare setting, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional partnerships. (Domains 6, 8)
7. Manage resources within complex healthcare systems to provide safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations, considering social determinants factors such as healthcare disparities and access to care. (Domain 3, 7)
8. Utilize information and patient care technology to support innovative inquiry and facilitate evidence-based practice, contributing to improved patient outcomes. (Level 5, Domain 1, 4, 8)
9. Cultivate a strong professional nursing identity by modeling the values, ethics, and legal standards of professional practice. (Domain 9, 10)
10. Demonstrate leadership and management capacity and a commitment to personal health and well-being. (Domains 9,10)
This unique skills set is innovative in responding to the recommendations of the report, “The Future of Nursing: 2020-2030 Charting a Path to Health Equity” (2021).
General admission requirements
- Applicants must achieve a “C+” or better in all math and science courses (including but not limited to Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Chemistry, and Algebra).
- Minimum cumulative quality point ratio (QPR) of 3.00 from all institutions attended in order to apply to the BSN program.
- Math and science coursework must be completed within seven years prior to applying to the ABSN program.
- ATI TEAS VII Examination official score report sent from ATI directly with scores taken no earlier than 2 years prior to date of application.
- All prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the first day of the first semester. At the time of application, only 3 prerequisites may be outstanding or in progress.
Graduation requirements
To graduate from the BSN program, students must complete 55 credits in general education and 65 credits in nursing, totaling 120 credits. All students will complete the Nursing Capstone. Along with a solid foundation in nursing, graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® Exam).
Pre-Nursing curriculum
Students begin their pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in the Pre-Nursing program, completing general education and prerequisite coursework during the freshman year and first semester of the sophomore year. Students seeking admission to the nursing major must apply to the School of Nursing during the fall semester of the sophomore year beginning May 1st with application deadline by October 1st. Admitted students enter nursing major in the Spring semester of the Sophomore year. Students enter clinical courses beginning Fall semester of their junior year.
Qualified transfer students who have completed equivalent prerequisite coursework may be considered for direct entry into the nursing sequence based on space availability and program requirements.”
BSN program prerequisites
To be completed prior to matriculation
- BIOL 113 - Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credit(s)
- BIOL 113L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credit(s)
- BIOL 114 - Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credit(s)
- BIOL 114L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credit(s)
- CHEM 113 - Introductory Chemistry 3 credit(s)
- CHEM 113L - Introductory Chemistry (Laboratory) 1 credit(s)
- ENGL 101 - Academic Writing 3 credit(s)
- Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
- Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
- Humanities 3 Credit(s)
- MATH 103 - Introduction to College Algebra 3 credit(s)
- Math 203 Elementary statistics 3 Credit(s)
- Microbiology 4 Credit(s)
- PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit(s)
- PSYC 205 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s)
- SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit(s)
- Freshman Seminar/Liberal Arts Elective 3 credit(s)
* Transfer students who have completed more than 12 credits may satisfy the Freshman Seminar requirement with a Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits).
Additional recommended co-requisite coursework
- FA - Fine Arts Elective 3 credit(s)
- HUM - Humanities Electives 3 credit(s)
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