The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).   For more information the NLNAC and CCNE can be reached at:

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

61 Broadway

New York, NY 10006

(212) 363-5555 ext. 153 Facsimile: (212)-812-0390,

Website: http://www.nlnac.org

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

One Dupont Circle Northwest suite 530

Washington, D.C. 20036-1120

(202) 887-6791,

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams appropriate to their role and specialty.

The School of Nursing emphasizes self-care nursing concepts and the human care process in professional nursing. The school prepares its graduates to incorporate knowledge of nursing theory, physical sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities in clinical nursing practice.

Graduates of the school provide professional nursing care in the role of learner, communicator, teacher, client, advocate, health care provider, counselor, change agent, and leader. They also collaborate with other health care professionals involved in the promotion of health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Nursing graduates are expected to practice in an ethical manner with accountability to self, the client, and the profession.

These graduates are also expected to evaluate research findings and their impact on nursing practice, apply leadership skills and knowledge of the socio-political system to effect change in health care delivery, and assume responsibility for continuing personal, professional, and educational development to meet the changing health needs of society.

Admission Requirements

Application to upper division nursing may be made during the sophomore year. Transfer students that are in good standing at their previous university and school of nursing and that have comparable preparation are eligible to apply. Students are urged to seek advisement from the School of Nursing or the Junior Division regarding specific courses acceptable as prerequisites.

Qualified applicants will be admitted without discrimination in regard to sex, race, ethnic identity, creed, age, or marital status. If there are more qualified applicants than can be accepted at the time of request, the admission pool will be made up of applicants who have met the criteria for admission, have given evidence of reasonable prospect of success in the nursing major, and who best represent the mission and goals of the University.

The curriculum plan describes the four-year, 133-hour program which includes prerequisite nursing courses, University general education requirements, and upper division courses in the nursing major. Students should consult an advisor regarding prerequisite requirements for Human Anatomy, BIOL 242.

Requirements for Enrollment

All students must meet the following criteria for admission to upper division nursing:

• Meet the requirements for general admission to Southern University-Baton Rouge.

• Completed the ACT or SAT and submit the scores to the University.

• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.60 on all University course work completed.

• Have a minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite nursing courses.

• Have successfully completed or received credit for all required courses listed for the first three semesters of the curriculum plan.

• Be accepted by the admissions committee and the dean of the School of Nursing.*

• Prior to enrolling in any clinical nursing course, a completed health form must be submitted.

*Application to the School of Nursing is usually made during N200. If there are more qualified applicants than can be accepted at the time of request, admission will be granted to applicants who have met the criteria for admission and have given evidence of the most reasonable prospect of success in the nursing major.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

*Courses with clinical component

Lower Division

Students enrolling in the lower division nursing curriculum at S.U.B.R. must meet the general admission requirements for admission to the University. Applications to be submitted to:

Admissions Office
Southern University
P.O. Box 9901
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813-9901

Financial Assistance

Southern University, through the Office of Student Financial Aid, helps students in meeting their college expenses by administering a program of financial assistance. This assistance, in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and employment, is available to all students who complete the necessary application process and qualify prior to established deadline dates.

Academic scholarships are granted on the basis of academic rank and testing. Activity scholarships are based on special abilities. Other financial aid is granted on the basis of need and ability of the student to maintain academic progress, as defined by the University.

Students must apply and be accepted for admission to the University before they can receive any type of financial assistance. For more information please call or write:

Southern University
Office of Student Financial Aid
P.O. Box 9961
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Phone: (225) 771-2790

 For more information, contact:
Undergraduate Program
School of Nursing
P.O. Box 11784
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Phone: (225) 771-3416
Fax: (225) 771-2651
robinhayes@suson.subr.edu

Last updated on May, 2004