Undergraduate · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing
Accredited by CCNE, McNeese's bachelor's degree in nursing program boasts an average 98% first-time passage rate for students taking the NCLEX nurse licensing exam.
At a Glance
BSN Degree Program Highlights
Approved by the Louisiana State Boarding of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), McNeese's Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) program prepares students to enter the profession as skilled, compassionate and efficient caregivers. Our curriculum gives BSN students a strong foundational knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, mental health, pharmacology, leadership, medical ethics and more. In addition, BSN students receive extensive experience in the field as part of their course of study by working directly with patients and healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
A challenging BSN program that delivers results
McNeese's rigorous program fully prepares BSN students to succeed. To become a practicing nurse, all students must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). With an average first-time passage rate of 98%, McNeese nursing students earn their licenses at a rate that far exceeds national and state averages.
What Can You Do with a Nursing Degree?
The demand for nurses is expected to grow 15 percent through 2026—much faster than the average for other occupations, due to an increased emphasis on preventative care, growing rates of chronic conditions and a population who will seek more healthcare as they age. Nursing graduates can also continue on to graduate school to specialize their skillsets and advance their careers:
Graduate Schools or Programs
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Titles
- Behavioral Health Nurse
- Burn Care Nurse
- Cardiology Nurse
- Client Care Manager
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Flight Nurse
- Forensic Nurse
- Home Health Nurse
- Hospice Nurse
- Infection Control Nurse
- Informatics Nurse
- Intensive Care Nurse
- Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse
- Medical-Surgical Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Nurse Educator
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Operating Room/Surgical Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- School Nurse
- Travel Nurse