Northern Arizona University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• This sought after four-year training program is offered on four campuses around the state of Arizona. After an extremely competitive admission process, nursing courses are taken in succession over five semesters. Graduates meet the requirements to take the national licensing examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
• To earn a bachelor’s degree at NAU, you must complete a minimum of 120 units of credit that at least includes a major, the liberal studies
• Nursing – Accelerated Option, BSN training program is designed for students that have previously completed a bachelor’s degree. The training program has been established to provide a rigorous, year-round accelerated training program of learning.
• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education certifies the training program.

About the school

• Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research institution with a primary campus at the base of the San Francisco, Arizona, an outlet campus in Yuma, Arizona, and also community campuses Managed by the Arizona Board of Regents and also certified by the Higher Learning Commission, the school offers 155 baccalaureates and also graduate degree programs.
• At first named the Northern Arizona Normal School, the school started on September 11, 1899, with 23 students, 2 faculty members—one, Almon Nicholas Taylor, who was also the institution president—and “2 copies of Webster’s International Dictionary wrapped in sheepskin” as educating resources.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $20,560

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Preprofessional Requirements

Prerequisite courses and also complete liberal studies and diversity requirements before being admitted to the nursing program (47 units):

• (BIO 181) or (CHM 130 and CHM 130L) (3-5 units)
• BIO 201, BIO 201L, BIO 202, BIO 202L, BIO 205, BIO 205L (12 units)
• NTS 135 or NTS 256
  • NTS 256: Medical Nutrition

Description: Science of human nutrition, nutrient sources, functions and interactions; physiological needs throughout the life cycle; role of nutrition in health a…

• Units: 3
• Prerequisite: BIO 201

• (3 units)
• PSY 101, PSY 240 (6 units)
• STA 270 or PSY 230 (3-4 units)
• All other foundation, liberal studies, and diversity courses

Nursing – Accelerated Option

Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and

Preprofessional Requirements

Prerequisite courses before being admitted to the nursing program (27 units):

• BIO 201, BIO 201L, BIO 202, BIO 202L, BIO 205, BIO 205L, BIO 320 (15 units)
• PSY 101, PSY 240 (6 units)
• NTS 135 or NTS 256 (3 units)
• STA 270 or PSY 230 (3-4 units)

Contact:

Address: Coconino National Forest, S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Phone: 928-523-9011

Website: http://nau.edu/