May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Nursing Traditional, BSN

Location(s): Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus


The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN) degree program is innovative in its approach to nursing education. Students must complete 120 credits to graduate. Students in Pennsylvania Western University BSN program will participate in nursing courses and critical thinking preparation for nursing practice beginning in the first semester. The curriculum combines professional nursing courses and a wealth of science courses to develop knowledge in preparation for the delivery of quality and safe patient care. The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is innovative in its approach to nursing education. Students must complete 120 credits to graduate. Students in Pennsylvania Western University BSN program will participate in nursing courses and critical thinking preparation for nursing practice beginning in the first semester.  The curriculum combines professional nursing courses and a wealth of science courses to develop knowledge in preparation for delivering quality and safe patient care. 

Advisement Sheet  

Student Learning Outcomes


  • Incorporates concepts of health promotion in the care of individuals, families, and communities including diverse and vulnerable populations 
  • Engage in effective professional communication
  • Demonstrate clinical judgement within contemporary nursing practice
  • Apply leadership concepts to ensure quality in complex health care systems 
  • Integrate scholarly inquiry, research, and theory into evidence-based nursing practice 
  • Use information technology to improve patient outcomes

Curriculum Requirements


General Education


Competencies


Major


Required Major Courses


Total Credits: 120


Depending on the program of study, students may need to complete additional credits to ensure the total credit hour requirement is met.