B.S. in Nursing

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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The School of Nursing at Faulkner University follows a two-part structure. The first part, called Lower Division, features two years of pre-nursing. During this period, students will complete their core courses and build an academic foundation in preparation for Upper Division.

Students entering the second part of our degree program, Upper Division, must have completed all Lower Division requirements with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75. Applications are competitive, and meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission. Accepted students will complete a rigorous eight semesters of nursing school, including a hands-on clinical experience. By the end of Upper Division, students will have earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing and will be prepared to take the nursing licensing exam.

In total, the degree program takes four years to complete. This fast track sets Faulkner University apart from other nursing schools in our region and across the country. In just four years, you can be ready to earn your license and start working as a registered nurse.

Admission Requirements - Lower Division

Admission and Enrollment

Admission Requirements - Upper Division

Upper Division

All Lower Division Requirements* for the BSN Program must be satisfactorily completed before beginning the BSN Upper Division. A minimum grade of C is required in all professional literacy courses.

*Note: Exceptions may be granted for transfer students needing to complete the Faulkner University Bible course requirements. These courses may be completed in summer semesters during the Upper Division.

Overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 2.75/4.0 at the time of application to be considered eligible for acceptance to the BSN Upper Division. (Overall cumulative GPA includes all attempts of undergraduate courses not considered developmental or technical.)

If an applicant is unsuccessful in a course in which they are enrolled the term prior to entering the BSN Upper Division or the cumulative GPA is below a 2.75, the applicant may not enter the BSN Upper Division and must apply and be accepted again to the BSN Upper Division before being permitted to enroll.

Admission to the School of Nursing is competitive, and a 2.75 cumulative GPA does not guarantee admission to the Faulkner University BSN Upper Division.

Students who have attended a nursing program at another school will be required to submit a Letter of Good Standing signed by the nursing administrator of the program, verifying that the student was in good, moral, ethical, and legal standing with no previous disciplinary actions. Transfer of upper division nursing courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require faculty review of course syllabi.

Core Curriculum - 43 credit hours

Christian Literacy - 12 credit hours

Information and Communication Literacy - 9 credit hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy - 9 credit hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy - 7 credit hours

Personal and Social Literacy - 6 credit hours

Professional Literacy (83 hours)

Departmental Requirements - 21 credit hours

Discipline Required Courses - 62 hours

Total Hours - 126

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.