Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for Prelicensure Students - Traditional option

Students in the traditional Prelicensure bachelor of science in nursing option are prepared as generalists who can provide comprehensive nursing care by promoting wellness, preventing disease, and maintaining or restoring the health status of patients who span the life cycle and may be found in a variety of settings. The program provides an educational foundation for professional nursing practice and for pursuing graduate study in nursing. By emphasizing the relationship between academic and clinical experience, the program promotes continued intellectual inquiry.

The four year traditional Prelicensure BSN option is divided into prerequisite phase and the professional nursing major. Students complete two years or 59 credits of prerequisite course work in sciences, humanities and related disciplines that lay the foundation for professional studies in the General Studies Department at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing or at another college or university.

The professional nursing major consists of four semesters of nursing theory and clinical course work for a total of 64 credits. The BSN Program requires a total of 123 credits. Each prerequisite and nursing course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

NCLEX-RN pass rate for members of the Class of 2007 (1 MB Adobe pdf file)

View the Prelicensure BSN FULL-TIME Curriculum Plan

Prerequisite Course Requirements (You must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each prerequisite course)

How To Apply
Applications for the Prelicensure BSN option are evaluated on a rolling admission, first come, first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible after September 1 for the following Fall. Admission is for the Fall semester. Admission is contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to beginning the Fall semester.

Submit the following:

• Completed application
• Application fee
• Essay Question
• All official college transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Prerequisite Worksheet (Prelicensure Nursing BSN)
• Interview required for academically eligible candidates

Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive all of your information. You need not complete all prerequisite courses before you apply, but prerequisites must be completed before you enter the program.

An admission interview is required.

To obtain additional information or assistance contact the Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management at 215-503-8890.

International Students
An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service (WES) is required.

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