NURSING

Bachelor of Science

The BSN four year degree program is an evidence-based, skills developing, productive, and inspiring program for principled pre-professionals in the healthcare field. The program prepares graduates for the demanding but rewarding nursing profession with significant emphasis on prevention, education, spiritual guidance, nutrition, active engagement with healthcare leaders and innovative technology applications. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and wisdom to impact people of all diversities and environments. Take your first steps by applying to Jessup.

64 UNITS

15 WEEK SEMESTERS

ROCKLIN CAMPUS

ABOUT THE BSN PROGRAM

Jessup University’s Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree program conforms and adheres to the tenets, requirements and beliefs of Jessup University (see Jessup Statement of Faith and Community Covenant). In the past century, the development and expansion of medical and health services, the changing patterns of modern life, and the advances in technology have not only expanded the scope of nursing education but have also made nursing a more highly complex profession that calls for a deeper focus on the art and science of caring. Jessup endeavors to develop nurse leaders who have all the core competencies for entry into practice that meet this complexity with knowledge, skill, compassion, and technological expertise. Jessup will develop nurses who will understand the dynamics of the human condition, both physically, emotionally, spiritually, and who will be grounded in a professional identity that calls for delivery of excellent skills applications and individualized compassionate care.

Nursing is more than just a scientific discipline that is involved with the diagnosis and treatment of potential and actual responses to illness and disease. Jessup believes it is a dynamic profession that should take a holistic approach to healing and healthcare. Nurses should always have the goal of promoting comfort, healing, and wholeness by also aiding patients to attain the best possible level of self-care. Nurses must be accountable to patients, families, and communities. They must be aware of the diverse and underserved populations, their social determinants of care, and their health, financial and social challenges. Jessup believes that nursing functions at its best when there is collaboration with other health care professionals who also advocate and treat patients with respect, dignity, and confidentiality.

Apply knowledge from nursing, the sciences, liberal arts, and a Christian worldview to effectively fulfill professional nursing roles.
Promote client health in a culturally relevant manner through collaborative processes.
Incorporate critical thinking, health care information technology, and evidence-based research findings for clinical judgements and decision making to promote safety and quality and improve client health outcomes.
Effectively communicate through verbal, nonverbal, and technological means with individuals, families, and communities to achieve person-centered care for mutually determined health outcomes.
Conduct self as a member of the nursing profession by integrating Christian values, professional standards, and ethical perspectives.
Advocate to advance population health and access to health care to promote justice for all, with sensitivity to diversity, equity and inclusion, especially the underserved.
Lead in a collaborative manner to enhance systems of care to achieve quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and function independently as a leader or member of a healthcare team.
Demonstrate a commitment to service of others, effective stewardship of resources, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

Faculty mentors assigned to students
Medical field missions opportunities – local and international
State-of-the-art simulation lab
Faith-based higher education

Program Coures (64 units)

NURS361 | Nursing Fundamentals Theory
NURS361P | Nursing Fundamentals Clinical Lab
NURS201 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
NURS322 | Health Assessment Theory
NURS322P | Health Assessment Skills Lab
NURS341 | Pharmacology
NURS362 | Adult Health I Theory
NURS362P | Adult Health I Clinical Lab
NURS200 | Ethical & Spiritual Decision Making in Healthcare
NURS464 | Adult Health II Theory
NURS464P | Adult Health II Clinical Lab
NURS310 | Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory
NURS310P | Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical Lab
NURS368 | Nursing Care in Childbearing: Maternal & Newborn Theory
NURS368P | Nursing Care in Childbearing: Maternal & Newborn Clinical Lab
NURS369 | Nursing Care in Childrearing: Children and Adolescents Theory
NURS369P | Nursing Care in Childrearing: Children and Adolescents Clinical Lab
NURS468 | Nursing Care of Communities: Public Health Theory
NURS468P | Nursing Care of Communities: Public Health Clinical lab
NURS390 | Statistics and Data Management for Nursing & Healthcare
NURS450 | Faithful Leading in Professional Nursing Theory
NURS450P | Faithful Leading in Professional Nursing Clinical Lab
NURS498 | Nursing Capstone Theory
NURS498P | Nursing Capstone Clinical Lab
NURS490 | Nursing Research and Information Systems

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

View Requirements.

Jessup Nursing Program Application Process:

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

All students seeking admission to the Nursing Program at Jessup University must first be admitted into the University. Students will be accepted into Jessup University based on established admissions criteria. Admission into the University and pre-nursing track does not guarantee admission into the Nursing Program.

In order to ensure the most qualified candidates are accepted into the program, additional admissions criteria and recommended courses are required.

Steps to Apply to Jessup Nursing Program:

Complete the Jessup University Undergraduate application at jessup.edu/apply.
Send official college transcripts to transcripts@jessup.edu.
Complete prerequisites
- If transferring, transcripts need to be reviewed by the Dean and/or Program Director.
- In progress prerequisite courses are allowed, however they must be completed with a “B” or better and the transcripts must be sent to transcripts@jessup.edu as soon as the course has been completed.
Complete the Jessup BSN Application
- Students that have completed the Nursing Program prerequisite courses, or will have completed them the fall prior to the spring BSN Cohort start, are eligible to apply to the Nursing Program. The BSN application opens May 1 and closes August 1 each year for a spring BSN Cohort.
- Program Materials: TEAS Test
  A minimum score of 70% on the ATI-TEAS test is required for admission to the Nursing Program. An official ATI-TEAS score will also need to be sent to Jessup University. Please visit https://store.atitesting.com to request your official score.
- Personal Statement/Questions: Complete the essay questions and Statement of Faith.
- References: 2 letters of recommendation are required as part of the application process.

ADMISSION TO THE BSN PROGRAM

While current Jessup students are given priority, each year slots may be filled by transfer students and readmitted students. Admission into the Nursing Program is competitive and completion of the prerequisite classes and the application does not guarantee acceptance into the major.
Admission into the nursing major is conditional until all in progress prerequisite classes (those taken during the semester of application) are completed with a grade of “B” or higher.

Jessup’s Nursing program is preparing for an accreditation process with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The CCNE – a nationally recognized accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs – will be reviewing Jessup University’s Nursing Programs from September 11-13, 2024. The purpose of the visit is to seek initial nursing accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN).

Following CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, third-party comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation. Third-party comments regarding Jessup University’s Nursing programs must be received by CCNE electronically via email or in writing by August 20, 2024.

Third-party comments must relate to the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate Programs. All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must be written in English, consistent with CCNE’s policy on Conduct of Business in English. Please note that CCNE shares third-party comments with the evaluation team prior to the evaluation, but at no time during the review process are these comments shared with the program, the CCNE Accreditation Review Committee, or the CCNE Board of Commissioners.
Please submit comments to CCNE at thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.

Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

If you have any questions about this process, please contact CCNE staff at (202) 887-6791 ext. 268.

Dr. George R. Stubblefield, DC, IDE, ACSM

Dean, Professor – School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Dr. Jennifer “Jen” Millar, DNP, MSN, RN

Nursing Program Director

The new BSN program is committed to preparing transformational leaders and exceptionally employable future nurses with physical, emotional, and spiritual expertise, which will provide significant healthcare contributions to our local, regional, and global communities.”
-George Stubblefield

FACULTY

Jessup's dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you'll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.

Dr. Jennifer “Jen” Millar, DNP, MSN, RN

Nursing Program Director

Dr. Lanette Sipes, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN

Nursing Program Assistant Director;
Associate Professor, Nursing

Teresa Dodson, DNP, MSN-Ed, BSN, DSD, RN

Simulation Lab Coordinator

Dr. Kim Cristobal, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN

Associate Professor, Nursing

Kerry Irvine

Operations & Administrative Assistant - School of Natural and Applied Sciences

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