Bachelor of Science in Nursing

A foundation for life-long healing

Everyone knows a good nurse can make all the difference in the world. Concordia’s School of Nursing is dedicated to helping you become that nurse. Our course load provides a rigorous, Christ-centered education that will develop you into a highly skilled professional—prepared to serve with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Program Overview

With its liberal arts foundation, Concordia’s BSN degree starts our nurses down the road to success… whether they plan on working in a clinic, hospital, or even the military! You will have opportunities to consider and apply theoretical concepts and skills into nursing practice and explore concepts related to interprofessional communication, collaboration, professionalism and leadership—all of which are integrated into our nursing program. Our talented staff is dedicated to your success … from your first day, through your National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). And did we mention, our NCLEX pass rate exceeds the national average? It’s just another way we’re keeping you a step ahead at Concordia.

What to Expect

Our nursing theory courses are taught by highly qualified nurse educators with years of experience in hospitals, healthcare, and other community settings. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice your skills at Concordia’s Simulation and Skills Lab, which gives you vital, hands-on experiences. All of these things combine to create a strong foundation for your future RN career.

Outcomes & Paths

Career Paths

Hospital/Clinical Nurse
Home Care
Operating Room/Emergency Room Nurse
Military or Flight Transport Nurse
Oncology
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Gerontology
Occupational Health

How to Apply

Pre-Nursing Students

Concordia University pre-nursing students who meet all of the following minimum requirements are eligible for admission to the nursing program:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Minimum science GPA of > 2.75 with > C in each of the following courses:
- BIO 149 Microbiology (or higher level microbiology course with lab section)
- BIO 191 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (or higher level human anatomy & physiology course with lab section)
- BIO 192 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (or higher level human anatomy & physiology course with lab section)
- CHEM 105 General & Biological Chemistry (or higher level chemistry course with lab section.
Minimum math requirements:
- Minimum grade of C in college algebra or higher level math course (statistics, pre-calculus, or calculus), OR
  Waiver score of 4 or 5 on AP Statistics or AP Calculus exam, OR
- CLEP credits for college algebra.
For ESL students, a language test score:
- TOEFL > 75 OR
- IELTS > 6.5
American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certification
State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials
Adherence to all components of the Clinical Requirements Timeline found in the SON Clinical Resource Guide.

Pre-nursing students who meet all the admission requirements are eligible to progress into the nursing major. The number of students accepted into the traditional BSN program is dependent on available clinical space and their ranking based on the criteria above.

Transfer Students

Following are the entrance requirements for students transferring into the traditional BSN program. You must meet all these requirements before being admitted to the program:

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Letter of Good Standing from the institution in which you were most recently enrolled
Minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0
Minimum science GPA ≥ 2.75
Minimum math requirements:
- Minimum grade of C in college algebra or higher level math course (statistics, pre-calculus, or calculus), OR
- Waiver score of 4 or 5 on AP Statistics or AP Calculus exam, OR
- CLEP credits for college algebra.
English as a Second Language, language test score:
- TOEFL > 75 OR IELTS > 6.0
American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certified
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials
Adherence to the Clinical Requirements Timeline found in the Traditional Undergraduate Program Clinical Resource Guide.