BSN Degree
What is a BSN?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in an accelerated format is your first step into the world of nursing. A BSN is an undergraduate degree that introduces future nurses to topics such as patient care technology, research, health promotion, safety and quality within the healthcare system. It prepares you for the exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in your state.
A BSN degree, in an accelerated format, offers opportunities for growth and significant earning potential in the healthcare field.
What kind of student are we looking for?
Tulane wants the best and the brightest
We're looking for people who love a challenge and desire to help others in a meaningful way. If you need flexibility but require excellence, this program is for you.
Our 60-credit BSN program combines engaging online education with in-person clinical experiences to meet the needs of a variety of learners, whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional looking to make a shift. After fulfilling basic prerequisites, students complete their BSN in just 16 months—an attractive prospect for students and employers alike.
Where can I go from here?
Tulane’s BSN program is built to prepare you to take and pass the NCLEX licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in your state. The NCLEX is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The test has recently undergone significant changes. The new test evaluates new nurses on their critical thinking skills and determines if they possess the clinical judgement to make the right decisions about patient care. NCSBN found that RNs routinely care for critically ill patients and are responsible for complex decisions.
Our goal is to train competent nurses who can apply and work in any hospital or clinic immediately upon graduation.
RNs can choose to train and specialize in:
Travel Nursing
Flight Nursing
ER Nursing
Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
OB Nursing
Community Nursing
Hospice and Palliative Care
Managed Care Coordinator
Many nurses with a BSN degree go on to earn higher degrees in Nursing including a MSN to become an advanced practice nurse, a DNP or a PhD.
Become a Full-Time Tulanian
Students in the BSN program are enrolled full-time. That means you have access to everything that it means to be a Tulanian, including student health, insurance opportunities and more.
Clinical classes are in-person at our downtown campus – facilities shared with medical students – and in area hospitals. Requisite classes are held online, asynchronously, giving you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule.
You can have as much of the Tulane experience as you want – from football games to concerts, fitness centers, clubs and activities. You’ll soon find your place as part of the Green Wave – an experience that will stay with you for life.
