Why Elms For Your Nursing Degree?
- Class of 2019: 97% NCLEX pass rate. Our BSN program is #1 among colleges in western Massachusetts.
- Educating nurses for over 40 years. Over 1,700 nurses graduated since 1982.
- Emphasis on National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) preparation.
- State-of-the-art nursing skills and simulation labs.
- Test-optional application process.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The Elms College baccalaureate nursing curriculum integrates a strong liberal arts and sciences core with a nursing curriculum that emphasizes nationally recognized standards and competencies for nurses and health professionals.
Elms bachelor of science in nursing students are well educated through rigorous coursework, state-of-the-art simulation labs and through diverse clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings to gain the knowledge and skills to successfully engage in professional nursing practice.
Elms nursing graduates become knowledgeable, innovative professional nurse leaders prepared to influence and drive healthcare change, make important contributions to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery.
Quick Info
- Elms boasts award-winning BSN athletes across all Division III sports. More than half (60%) of our athletes on the women’s lacrosse, softball, and basketball teams are also nursing majors.
- Clinical learning begins sophomore year
- Student-led Undergraduate Nursing Council provides continuous feedback and student experience input
- Specialized support and a dedicated nursing computer testing lab
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Nursing (BSN).
124 credits (including Elms College core requirements).
Core Nursing Requirements
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 1100 | NUR 110 | Introduction to Contemporary Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 2103 | NUR 213 | Medical Dose Calculations | 1 |
| NUR 2107 | NUR 217 | Health Assessment of the Adult | 4 |
| NUR 2109 | NUR 219 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 2201 | NUR 221 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 2205 | NUR 225 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 3106 | NUR 316 | Nursing Care of the Adult I | 5 |
| NUR 3106L | NUR 316L | Nursing Skills Lab I | 1 |
| NUR 3406 | NUR 346 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 3306 | NUR 336 | Nursing Care of the Adult II | 5 |
| NUR 3306L | NUR 336L | Nursing Skills Lab II | 1 |
| NUR 3405 | NUR 345 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 3604 | NUR 364 | Children and Families | 5 |
| NUR 3608 | NUR 368 | Childbearing | 5 |
| NUR 4206 | NUR 429 | NCLEX | 2 |
| NUR 4605 | NUR 465 | Nursing Care of the Older Adult | 5 |
| NUR 4700 | NUR 470 | Population-based Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 4707 | NUR 477 | Nursing Leadership and Management of Care | 5 |
| NUR 4902 | NUR 492 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
Required Non-Nursing Courses (40 credits)
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 2105 | BIO 215 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 2105L | BIO 215L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIO 2106 | BIO 216 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO 2106L | BIO 216L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO 2201 | BIO 221 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 2201L | BIO 221L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| CHE 1905 | CHE 195 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHE 1905L | CHE 195L | Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
| PED 1408 | PED 148 | Nutrition and Yoga | 2 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPA 1001 | SPA 101 | Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 1002 | SPA 102 | Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA 1002L | SPA 102L | Spanish II Lab | 1 |
| SWK 2004 | SWK 204 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
| SSD 3004 | SSD 304 | Introduction to Cultural Competence | 3 |