Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Lincoln University’s BSN Program
At Lincoln University School of Nursing, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to equip you with the skills to excel in nursing. As a student, you will develop the expertise to function safely, efficiently, and competently, embracing excellence, leadership, and community within the nursing profession.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Our BSN program is tailored to prepare you for professional nursing practice, aligning with the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2008). The curriculum includes both on-campus classes and online general education and nursing courses, offering a flexible and comprehensive education.
Why Choose Our Program?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from dedicated and experienced nursing professionals committed to your success.
- Comprehensive Education: Gain a robust foundation in nursing practice, designed to meet the increasing complexities of health care as highlighted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
- Pathway to Leadership: Cultivate leadership skills and a commitment to excellence, preparing you to make a significant impact in the field of nursing.
While our BSN program provides a strong foundation for nursing practice, graduation does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure exam.
Join us at Lincoln University School of Nursing and take the first step towards a fulfilling and impactful nursing career!
BSN Admission Criteria
- Admission to Lincoln University
- Minimum ACT score of 19 within the last five years OR
- HESI A2 with a minimum composite score of 70% in the following areas - basic math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar and A&P within five years of application. The HESI A2 may only be taken a maximum of twice two times per calendar year (Jan. - Dec.). Preparation with HESI A2 materials is highly recommended.
- Minimum TOEFL of 600 if English is a second language
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 at time of application
- A minimum of 48 credit hours that meet BSN degree requirements to enroll in Fundamentals (NUR 220), which must include:
- English Composition
- 16 hours of Life, Physical and/or Natural Science (including Anatomy & Physiology with Lab, Microbiology with Lab and Chemistry)
- Statistics
- Psychology
- Pre-Nursing Survey
Pre-requisite courses may be required for these courses. If you are transferring credits to Lincoln, the course requirements may vary.
- A grade of C or higher within two attempts in all required courses
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 hrs.) credits within the last 5 years (BIO208/209L)
- Submit a nursing program application with a $25.00 non-refundable fee
- Submit three letters of reference using nursing program forms. References will not be accepted from friends, family, etc. (One letter of reference must be from a work supervisor, if employeed within the last year. If a graduate from an LPN program in the past 5 years, provide at least one reference from LPN instructor. Transfer students from other nursing programs must provide at least one letter from an instructor from previous program.)
- Personal interview by invitation
- Be in good academic and non-academic standing
- Submit a copy of all transcripts
Applications and reference letters are due the last Tuesday in September for spring admission and the first Tuesday in March for fall admission.
The student is responsible for contacting the School of Nursing office (573) 681-5421 to make sure their application and references have been received and are complete by the deadline. The student is responsible for providing and maintaining a current address and contact number to the School of Nursing. Lincoln University will be the only email address that will be utilized.
BSN Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, the BSN graduate will be able to achieve the Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education for Professional Practice (AACN, 2008) and the following program outcomes which will enable graduates to practice within complex healthcare systems and assume the roles of provider of care, manager/designer/coordinator of care and member of a profession.
- Employ concepts from the arts and sciences to form the basis for clinical reasoning. (Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice)
- Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, health care team coordination and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety)
- Integrate evidence based practice (EBP) in planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes of care. (Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice)
- Demonstrate skills in using client/patient care and information technologies, information systems and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology)
- Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments that influence healthcare trends. (Essential V: Health Care Policy, Finance and Regulatory Environments)
- Apply effective communication techniques, including negotiation, collaboration and conflict resolution to produce positive professional relationships. (Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes)
- Use clinical prevention and population focused nursing to improve health. (Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health)
- Demonstrate core nursing values to achieve optimal health outcomes by applying the professional standards of moral, ethical and legal conduct. (Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values)
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for practice as a member and leader of the interprofessional health care team. (Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice)
| First Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| University Seminar | GE 101 | 1 | |
| Principles of Biology w/lab | BIO 103/104L | 4 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric I | ENG 101 | 3 | |
| Elementary Statistics | MAT 117 | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | S/A 201 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 14-16 Hours | ||
| Second Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| General Psychology | PSY 101 | 3 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric II | ENG 102 | 3 | |
| Anatomy & Physiology | BIO 208/209L | 5 | |
| Fundamentals of Speech | SPT 206 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 17 Hours | ||
| Third Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Pre-Nursing Survey | NUR 100 | 3 | |
| Microbiology w/Lab | BIO 301/301L | 4 | |
| Developmental Psychology | PSY 308 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Living with Chemistry | CHM 103 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 16 Hours | ||
| Fourth Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Pharmacology in Nursing | NUR 200 | 3 | |
| Nursing Fundamentals/Skills | NUR 225 | 9 | |
| Principles of Nutrition | NUR 235 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 Hours | ||
| Fifth Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Psychosocial Nursing | NUR 305 | 3 | |
| Essentials of Health Assessment | NUR 322/322L | 3 | |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing I | NUR 340 | 5 | |
| Civics | HIS 205, 206, PSC 201 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 14 Hours | ||
| Sixth Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Gerontological Nursing | NUR 300 | 2 | |
| Intro to Nursing Research | NUR 360 | 3 | |
| Nursing of Women & Children | NUR 365 | 6 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 14 Hours | ||
| Seventh Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II | NUR 400 | 6 | |
| Leadership/Management in Nursing | NUR 420 | 3 | |
| Legal & Ethical Issues in Prof. Nursing | NUR 460 | 3 | |
| Electives | 2-4 | ||
| Total Hours | 14-16 Hours | ||
| Eighth Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Abbreviation | Credit Hour | |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing III | NUR 435 | 6 | |
| Community Health Nursing | NUR 475 | 5 | |
| International Cultural Diversity | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 14 Hours | ||
| General Education, Support & Elective Credits | 63 Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing Credits | 57 Hours | |||
| Total Program Credits | 120 Hours | |||
This is a suggested pathway. The NUR courses in the last 5 semesters are set. A minimum of 48 credit hours that meet BSN degree requirements are required to enroll in NUR 220; these must include: English Composition, Statistics, Psychology, Pre-Nursing Survey and 16 hours of Life, Physical and/or Natural Science (including Anatomy & Physiology with lab, Microbiology with lab and Chemistry). A grade of C or higher within 2 attempts is required for these courses. Pre-requisite courses may be required. If you are transferring credits to Lincoln, the course requirements may vary. Please refer to School of Nursing Handbook for course descriptions.
Q: When will I find out if I was accepted into the program after applying?
A: After you have applied to the nursing program, you may be invited to an interview with the faculty. After all interviews are completed, faculty will then determine who is accepted into the program. Students will receive a letter in the mail letting them know of their acceptance into the program.
Q: Can I take more nursing courses at a time to get through the program faster than 5 semesters?
A: No, nursing courses must be taken in the sequence listed in the brochure.
Q: Can I apply to the program while still finishing up some of the pre-requisite courses for the program?
A: Yes, you can apply while you are finishing up your pre-requisite courses for the program. On your application be sure to indicate which courses are currently in progress.
Q: If I don't get in the first time applying, can I apply again the next semester?
A: Absolutely! If you are not accepted into the nursing program on your first attempt, we would encourage you to meet with a nursing advisor to come up with a plan to help you with successful admission into the program.
Q: If I don't get in and apply again the next semester, can I use the same references?
A: Yes, you can use the same references. However, each reference will need to submit a new reference form.
Q: How close to applying do my references have to be dated? (Can references be submitted prior to the semester applying?)
A: References should be completed during the semester you are applying for the program.
Q: Can I apply with a lower ACT than 19 and if so, how low can it be?
A: You are welcome to apply to the program with an ACT lower than 19. Please note students will be given preference into the program when they have the minimum ACT score.
Q: Is there a waiting list?
A: Lincoln's School of Nursing does not have a waiting list for the nursing program. There used to be a waiting list for the associate degree program, however the bachelor's degree program takes the top 30 students who apply each semester.
Information sessions are held in person and virtually via Zoom. Unless otherwise specified, in-person sessions are held in the Student Lounge of Elliff Hall, Room 210 (2nd floor). To learn more, please call (573) 681-5421 or email HonseV@LincolnU.edu.
LU's BSN Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program at Lincoln University of Missouri's School of Nursing located in Jefferson City, Missouri, is accredited by:
Contact Us
School of Nursing Main Campus
100 Elliff Hall
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5421
E: nursing@lincolnu.edu