Preparing healthcare leaders to meet the challenges of the future.
A career in nursing offers a chance to help, heal, and bring hope, and it begins with a bachelor’s degree from Bellin College. Extensive clinical experience, the opportunity to learn multiple specialties, and an emphasis on leadership will allow you to be more confident and marketable in your career.
Nurses are responsible for the delivery of effective, high-quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. Graduates of Bellin College serve as role models for professional nursing, community service, and lifelong learning. Our graduates are prepared to address the healthcare needs of a diverse, global society and its individuals, and are committed to advancing the professional practice of nursing.
“A career in nursing promises a GREAT future!”
About the Degree
Nursing courses begin in the first semester of enrollment and are taken concurrently with Bellin College general education courses. These courses are taught by experienced faculty utilizing the latest technology. General education courses are also accepted from accredited two or four year institutions. The BSN degree requires a minimum of 120 credits for graduation.
BSN Program Options
The BSN Traditional Option is designed for students who have or will have a high school diploma at the time of enrollment. Traditional students begin as freshmen and complete the degree in three years. The Transfer Option for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is designed for students who have completed at least 47 of the 56 Bellin College required general education credits. All science courses must be completed successfully by the time of entry. Additional general education courses may be completed during program of study if needed. No prior degree is required for admission. The 15 Month Option is a fast-track program designed for students who have completed the Bellin College required 56 general education credits. This program begins in either January or June and allows students to complete their BSN degree in 15 academic months.
BSN Program Outcomes
At the completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
- Demonstrate clinical judgment in professional nursing practice.
- Possess a philosophy that encompasses the values and attributes of professional nursing.
- Synthesize general education and nursing knowledge into professional practice.
- Use effective communication in the provision of nursing care.
- Achieve quality health care outcomes by integrating the professional nursing roles into practice in various healthcare settings.
- Incorporate the principles of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, illness and injury management and a population focused approach into nursing practice.
Board of Nursing Professional Licensure/Certification Requirements
If you become a Bellin College student, you are responsible for checking program authorization and licensure requirements in your state of residence. Rules and regulations vary by state and are subject to change. If you move to a new state, you are responsible for ensuring our program is approved in your new state.
Board of Nursing Professional Licensure / Certification Requirements
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Bellin College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202)887-6791.
Questions?
Please contact Bellin College Admissions at Admissions@bellincollege.edu,
(920) 433-6650, or use our online contact form.
