Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Build your��career��helping others.

�� has partnered with Ochsner Health��to offer a��pre-licensure��Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)��degree��that combines patient-centered clinical care with an academically-competitive liberal arts curriculum. Through our Jesuit education, you'll��develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making,��and communication skills to grow as a leader in the healthcare industry and make a difference in your community.

Loyola’s pre-licensure nursing program stands out with these advantages:

You'll spend all four years on our beautiful campus in the heart of Uptown New Orleans,��enjoying the opportunities of a full college experience in one of the most unique��cities in the world.��
You will connect your coursework to our��Jesuit values��focusing on “cura personalis” – care of the whole person – as well as becoming men and women in service to others.��
You’ll learn by doing through guaranteed clinical placements with our��partner, Ochsner Health.
You will graduate prepared to analyze complex situations and make��evidence-based clinical judgments for your patients in a rapidly-changing healthcare environment.

Your future in healthcare starts here.��

Find your place as an innovator and realize your vision to help heal others. With a BSN from Loyola, you’ll have the tools you need to bring your career goals to life.��

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Loyola Ochsner Simulation Lab

The Loyola Ochsner Nursing Simulation Lab recreates the experience of working in a real healthcare facility. You'll have the opportunity to practice clinical skills and make errors in a safe, controlled environment. Connecting theory to practice, you'll learn by doing and develop essential critical thinking and communication skills. As a BSN student, you can start learning in the sim lab in the first semester of your second year of studies.

Program Requirements��

You can receive your bachelor of science in nursing after completing the prerequisites in the pre-nursing program in your first year. Unlike most schools, Loyola offers a direct admit to the nursing program for pre-nursing students enrolled in the program who earn a grade of a “C” or better and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses.

Developed in partnership with Ochsner clinical faculty, the curriculum is a blend of theory and evidence-based clinical practice providing a foundation to prepare for the NCLEX licensing exam and success in a broad range of nursing and healthcare roles. Most students will be able to complete the pre-nursing and nursing curriculum in four years.

In your last two years of study, you’ll complete eight clinical rotations to develop floor-ready skills under the supervision of professional healthcare providers. You’ll explore the following nursing specialties throughout your clinical experience:

Medical Surgical/Adult Health
Women’s Health
Pediatrics
Mental Health
Community Health
Critical Care

Overview of Requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion

Modified Loyola Core: 39 crs
Nursing major: 69 crs
Prerequisite Sciences: 12 crs

Pre-Nursing Year ‣

Students begin in Pre-Nursing courses before enrolling in Nursing courses. Students will begin pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing in their 2nd year. In their 1st year, a student is considered Pre-Nursing. They will spend their Fall and Spring semesters taking prerequisites. Upon completing the required prerequisite courses with a C or better and maintaining a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, the Pre-Nursing students will be placed in the Nursing program. They will then begin taking Nursing courses in the Fall of their 2nd year.

More information about the Pre-Nursing program is outlined in the College of Arts and Science, of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Loyola Core ‣

All Traditional BSN students complete a modified Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:

Foundations – First-Year Seminar is satisfied by NURS T121 Introduction to Healthcare
Foundations – Mathematics is satisfied by MATH T122, MATH A110 College Algebra, or higher MATH, or can be exempted through exam scores:
- ACT Math – 29 or above
- SAT Math – 690 or above
- ALEKS Math placement score – 76 or above
Investigating Nature requirement is satisfied with BIOL A110 Anatomy & Physiology I which must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Natural Science requirement is satisfied with BIOL A112 Anatomy & Physiology II which must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Philosophy II requirement is satisfied by PHIL W234 Medical Ethics
Social Science requirement is satisfied by PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology with a grade of C or better.
Students will complete only one of the following Loyola Core requirements for 3 crs. If granted an exemption from Mathematics requirement, both courses for 6 crs are required.
- History II
- Religious Studies – World Religions

Nursing Major ‣

Complete 69 crs of Nursing major courses. All Nursing major courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Requirements include:

NURS G200 Foundations of Nursing Practice I (3 crs)
NURS G201 Foundations of Nursing Practice II (3 crs)
NURS G210 Foundations of Nursing Practice I Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G211 Foundations of Nursing Practice II Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G230 Pathophysiology (3 crs)
NURS G350 Pharmacology (3 crs)
NURS G355 Genetics and Genomics (3 crs)
NURS G362 Adult Health Nursing I Clinical/Practicum (3 crs)
NURS G363 Adult Health Nursing I (3 crs)
NURS G372 Child Health Nursing (3 crs)
NURS G373 Child Health Nursing Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G374 Women's Health Nursing (3 crs)
NURS G375 Women's Health Nursing Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G379 Nursing Leadership: Quality and Patient Safety (3 crs)
NURS G430 Mental Health Nursing (3 crs)
NURS G431 Mental Health Nursing Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G452 Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice (3 crs)
NURS G454 Introduction to Statistics (3 crs)
NURS G460 Nutrition and Health Care (3 crs)
NURS G463 Adult Health II Nursing (3 crs)
NURS G464 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical/Practicum (3 crs)
NURS G482 Issues in Professional Nursing (3 crs)
NURS G483 Population Health (3 crs)
NURS G484 Population Health Clinical/Practicum (2 crs)
NURS G485 Nursing Informatics (3 crs)

Pre-requisite Sciences ‣

Students complete the following courses for 12 crs (in addition to the course credits that are already counted in the Loyola Core above as noted), which must be completed with a grade of C or better:

BIOL A110 Anatomy & Physiology I for Nursing (Fulfills Investigating Nature Science requirement in the Loyola Core)
BIOL A111 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab I for Nursing (1 cr)
BIOL A112 Anatomy & Physiology II for Nursing (Fulfills Natural Science in Context requirement in the Loyola Core)
BIOL A113 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab II for Nursing (1 cr)
BIOL A114 Microbiology for Nursing (3 crs)
BIOL A115 Microbiology Lab for Nursing (1 cr)
CHEM A102 Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry (3 crs)
PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology (Fulfills Social Science requirement in the Loyola Core)
PSYC A230 Developmental Psychology (3 crs)

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Overview

On Campus

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Applications are accepted year-round.

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Admission Requirements

On Campus

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Requirements

A completed application to the program��
Prior to beginning any clinical work, all pre-licensure students regardless of program of study are required to apply for a certified background review, and drug screen/test at their own expense, as directed by invitation from a third-party vendor contracted by the School of Nursing. All results are reported to �� School of Nursing. Students must be fully compliant with all items through the entire program, including:
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing Student License Application & Background Check
- School of Nursing Background Check
- Physical Exam – every 12 months
- Urine Drug screen/test
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (must be obtained from American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Immunizations
  - Measles (2 doses)
  - Mumps
  - Rubella
  - Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
  - Polio
  - Influenza- annually
  - Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  - Hepatitis B
  - COVID-19 – as per CDC guidelines
  - Tuberculosis testing annually
- In addition to the School of Nursing requirements, some practicum sites may have additional requirements with which students must comply. See the Nursing Student Handbook for more details.

How to Apply

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Tuition and Fees

On Campus

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tuition

Traditional Full-time (12-23 hours) $24,762 per semester
Traditional Part-time (Under 12 hours) 1,395 per credit hour

Fees

Full-time (12-23 credit hrs per semester): $1,070 per semester
Part-time (under 12 credit hrs per semester): $535 per semester
Summer: $105 per semester

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Financial Aid

Financial aid eligibility depends on a number of factors, from your academic accomplishments to your family's financial circumstances. Once you've been admitted to Loyola, then you will automatically be considered for merit-based financial aid. If you're interested in grants, federal need-based loans, or a blend of all available types of aid, the only way to find out what your family qualifies for is to complete the . For further information about undergraduate student financial aid, please visit Loyola's��page.

U.S. students may be eligible for a��. This tax credit was designed to help students acquire or improve job skills. Part-time students may apply. This is a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the first $5,000 of qualifying tuition paid or $1,000 maximum per family. Consult your tax advisor for complete details.

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to seek out private scholarships and funding opportunities, such as

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All incoming admitted students have access to Scholarship Universe, Loyola’s scholarship matching platform designed to help students discover funding opportunities beyond traditional institutional, federal, and state aid. Students access Scholarship Universe via their Loyola Single Sign-On account.

A World-Class Partner

Through our partnership with Ochsner Health, you’ll gain clinical experience at one of the finest healthcare systems in the country. Ranked the top hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News and World Report, you will apply what you learn in the classroom in real clinical environments under guidance of experienced professional nurses and healthcare providers.

As the healthcare industry rapidly changes, our partnership will allow you to stay on the cutting edge of the latest scientific developments and patient-centered practices. Upon graduation, you’ll be familiar with the Ochsner system and have built a strong professional network to prepare for your career.

Explore Your Career Options

When you choose Loyola for your studies, you gain a lifetime of support and access to our wealth of professional resources. Through the Pan-American Student Success Center, you'll have access to career development support and success coaching throughout your undergraduate experience. We will help you develop the networking, communication, and writing skills required for a successful career in healthcare.

During your studies, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore a range of careers available for professional nurses in the healthcare industry and beyond. In addition to roles in hospitals, outpatient centers, and physicians’ offices, graduates may pursue careers working for insurance companies, universities, faith communities, and private companies, as well as positions in telemedicine and community health.

Continue your studies at Loyola.

For those who would like to continue their studies after earning a BSN, Loyola also offers an online graduate degree program through the College of Nursing and Health. The Master of Science in Nursing offers specialization tracks for Family Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Systems Administration & Leadership, Nurse Educator, and Nursing Informatics to help you develop expertise according to your career goals in the industry.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty bring evidence-based professional nursing expertise to the classroom. They are active in the healthcare community and will challenge you to develop the real-world cognitive and psychomotor skills you need for success after graduation.

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