Curriculum

Baccalaureate Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum leading the Bachelor of Science in Nursing includes 4 years of academic study. The baccalaureate curriculum builds upon a foundation of the sciences and humanities provided by courses in the Division of General Education and Health Studies.

A total of 122 credit hours are needed to complete the degree requirements.

Four-year degree for first-time licensure students

BSN - SAMPLE CURRICULUM PLAN

A nursing student in blue scrubs with a Baptist Health Sciences University patch listens to the chest of a patient lying in a hospital bed using a stethoscope. The patient is wearing glasses and appears calm. Medical equipment is visible on the wall behind them.

God's Blessings

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever admirable –if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

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A Legacy of Learning: BUCOM Dedicates the Dorothy Smith Thompson Library

BUCOM celebrates the dedication of the Dorothy Smith Thompson Library, a modern, all-digital space made possible by a donation from Chris Anderson and family, honoring his mother’s love for learning.

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