About the DepartmentDepartment of Nursing
Gustavus Adolphus College offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The Gustavus Nursing curriculum provides a broad understanding of the discipline of nursing as a way of looking at the world. As important members of interprofessional health care teams, Gustavus nurses see human needs manifested in diverse beliefs, values, resources, and conditions that impact the effectiveness of highly sophisticated technical skills, devices, and treatments. Throughout our Nursing curriculum, you will develop clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills necessary to assess, respond to, and evaluate factors that impact health and wellbeing. You'll also have the opportunity to practice interprofessional communication and collaboration skills, actively participate in the creation of knowledge by engaging in research, examine human issues that impact wellbeing, and advocate for quality, safe, and effective care for patients across the human lifespan.
Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for initial licensure by examination for registered nurses offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and, upon licensure, can apply for certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota.
Course Catalog Faculty and Staff Application and Admission to the Major
Why Study Nursing at Gustavus?
Preparing nurses to provide safe and quality care begins with classroom and clinical learning experiences. The BSN nursing courses at Gustavus are engaging, interactive, and promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Additionally, our clinical learning experiences occur in urban and rural settings, and Nursing students have opportunities to study off-campus through various courses offered by Gustavus and the Nursing Department.
Nursing Program Overview
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is designed to help you progress in the major from simple to complex. Therefore, it is essential for students to pass the Nursing courses in the order of progression that we have established to ensure student success. See this overview of what you'll learn in each of your four years in the Nursing Program.
Application and Admission to the Nursing Major
The Nursing Department offers two pathways for admission to the program.
Direct Entry Pathway
Holistic Admission Pathway
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Prerequisites and Student Course Planning
Learn more of the details about the prerequisites for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and see a sample plan for which courses you'll take along the way.
Nursing Department Mission and Program Outcomes
The Department of Nursing fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate the values of justice, faith, community, excellence, and service through cognitive practice, integration of learning, ethical reflection, and intercultural understanding.
Nursing Department History
Since 1956, Gustavus has offered a baccalaureate Nursing degree. Our Program has a rich history that continues to evolve to meet the needs of the students and the medical profession.
Nursing Department Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.