Spalding University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• Graduates at Spalding University gain critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and clinical skills to work as a BSN-degreed nurse.
• The nursing program is very connected to Louisville’s successful medical community, and the expertise you learn in clinical and class sessions will convert to opportunities in the nursing field.
• The traditional 4-year track BSN program is for first-time undergraduate students.
• Students enjoy personalized attention in classes with a focus on one or two classes at a time and clinical placements.
• Graduates from this program are Prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.

About the school

• Spalding University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and affiliated with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
• It is a private, co-educational university and was established in 1814 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
• Named after Mother Catherine Spalding, the foundress, and pioneer of the Sisters, Spalding University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the areas of natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, education and humanities.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximately $28,000

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

TRADITIONAL BSN

1. Admission to the university. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 in college courses
3. Successful completion of the TEAS(minimum of 60 percent on reading and math)
4. Successful completion of a certified assistant (CNA) courseor demonstration of competencies
5. Completion of all University Studies prior to the start of upper division nursing courses
6. A grade of C or higher is required in the following prerequisite courses:
   1. BIO 261 Human Anatomy
   2. BIO 262 Human Anatomy Lab
   3. BIO 263 Human Physiology
   4. BIO 264 Human Physiology Lab
   5. BIO 256 Intro to Microbiology
   6. BIO 257 Intro to Microbiology Lab
   7. PSY 103 Psychological Systems
   8. PHIL 154 Ethics
   9. US 100 Successful Student Strategies

ACCELERATED BSN

1. Admission to the university. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. A bachelor’s or higher degree in another discipline
3. Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher in college courses
4. Successful completion of a certified assistant (CNA) course
5. A grade of C or higher is required in the following prerequisite courses:
   1. BIO 261 Human Anatomy
   2. BIO 262 Human Anatomy Lab
   3. BIO 263 Human Physiology
   4. BIO 264 Human Physiology Lab
   5. BIO 256 Intro to Microbiology
   6. BIO 257 Intro to Microbiology Lab
   7. PSY 103 Psychological Systems
   8. BIO 301 Pathophysiology
   9. HS 350 Research in Health Science or an equivalent research course

RN TO BSN

1. Admission to the university. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. An active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse

TEAS Exam

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admissions process for the School of Nursing. Please check with the School of Nursing to see if the TEAS exam is required for admission to your program.

CONTACT

Spalding University

Address: 901 South Fourth St. Louisville, Kentucky 40203

Phone: 502.585.9911

Website: http://spalding.edu