Why choose Nursing?
Choosing to become a professional nurse is courageous and noble. Nursing professionals provide holistic, individualized care to the sick, injured and vulnerable in a variety of community and healthcare settings. Nurses also work collaboratively with individuals and other health care professionals to prevent disease and promote health across the lifespan. If you are looking for a career in the caring profession of nursing, achieving your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Lindsey Wilson College will place you on the path to a lifetime of compassionate service and success in a growing professional field. The mission of the Program of Nursing is to provide quality undergraduate nursing education that prepares students for baccalaureate-generalist professional nursing practice.
Why choose a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing?
Baccalaureate nursing programs encompass all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth study of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing leadership and management, and the humanities. The additional course work enhances the student's professional development, prepares the new nurse for a broader scope of practice, and provides the nurse with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect patients and influence health care delivery. Throughout the last decade, policymakers and practice leaders have recognized that education makes a difference.
Baccalaureate Degree Programs Lead to Licensure as Registered Nurse?
According to the Kentucky Board of Nursing, graduates of BSN programs are prepared to provide care to individuals, families and communities in wellness and illness settings providing comprehensive health services. They are prepared to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in a variety of practice settings, and to enter graduate school for specialized study. Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the college as well as those of the nursing program. The baccalaureate degree program graduates are prepared for graduate study (master's degree) with a specialization in a variety of nursing disciplines. The BSN program of study consists of general education courses concentrated in the humanities, social and physical sciences and courses in both nursing theory and clinical practice. Supervised clinical experiences occur in hospitals, clinics, community health agencies, and other health care delivery areas. Professional issues and beginning research techniques are also part of the curriculum.