Program Overview
Boise State University School of Nursing prepares graduates to be leaders in transforming health care. Students are prepared to become leaders in nursing, ready to provide caring, holistic and quality nursing services to diverse populations. In addition, students have opportunities for international exchange and access to faculty who have a background in international research and travel.
The Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is an innovative program for students who want to become a registered nurse. The curriculum is forward thinking and prepares graduates for nursing positions now and well in to the future.
Degrees and Program History
Degree Conferred
The Undergraduate Nursing Program confers a Bachelor of Science. The Major is Nursing. This Program admits students who are not currently registered nurses (i.e., pre-licensure students).
There are two application cycles a year for entrance into the School of Nursing Undergraduate (pre-licensure) Program. Only 80 students are accepted per application cycle.
The four year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing consists of a three semesters of pre-requisite courses (open to any student admitted to Boise State) and a five semester professional component (sophomore, junior and senior years).
Nursing courses in the program of study are sequential and need to be taken each of the Program’s five semesters in the order they are listed.
Students are strongly recommended to seek out advising through the College of Health Sciences Student Services and Academic Advising office (SSAA) to plan an appropriate course of study for the additional non-nursing courses needed for graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.