Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Spalding University prepares students to lead in health care or excel in graduate study. Each student works with a dedicated nursing success coach through program completion as they navigate 59 credit hours of coursework, 772.5 clinical hours and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.
- 120 credit hours for first-time undergraduate students
- 80 credit hours for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree
- On-campus
- Clinical practicum
- 40 students per cohort
- ATI testing incorporated throughout the program
Program Benefits
This program is designed for first-time college students looking to pursue a career as a nurse. Our program is deeply connected to Louisville’s thriving medical community, and offers unique experiences that support your success.
- Program graduation rate exceeds the national average
- Scholarships and additional funding available
- Work with a dedicated nursing success coach through program completion
- State-of-the-art nursing simulation lab
BSN Courses
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing coursework prepares students with the scientific knowledge and clinical experiences they need to enter professional practice. Coursework includes classes in the liberal arts, such as psychology, English and philosophy.
Nursing students are trained in anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pathophysiology as well as courses such as health assessment, maternal-newborn nursing and nursing pharmacology.
Admission Requirements
Ready to take your next step? Learn how Spalding’s nursing program can prepare you to promote positive health outcomes.
Tuition
Chart your course. Learn about tuition and fees for our Bachelor of Science in Biology program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Nurses are needed — the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of registered nurses will grow by 5% between 2024 and 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
Dynamic Preparation
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing will prepare you to care for patients and their families in a variety of health care settings from hospitals to home care, including:
- Primary care
- Acute care
- Long-term care
- Public health
- Community health
Spalding University School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing college program in the state of Kentucky.
I’m being challenged every single day. They push, but they want you to push back and want you to succeed. It’s just the most supporting, loving environment I’ve been in academically. The faculty and staff over there are amazing. I would absolutely recommend it to anybody.
Scotty Brooks, 2019
Spalding’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is led by
School of Nursing faculty
Amanda Brown, Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology
Graduate Nursing Pathway Coordinator
Renee Campbell, DNP, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE
School of Nursing Clinical Coordinator
