Undergraduate Nursing Programs at The Cliff
Briar Cliff has been creating, educating, and preparing generations of caring and committed nurses. Our trusted Nursing program provides a tradition of excellence, state-of-the-art labs, and hand-on experiences to set our graduates apart.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), the Post-Graduate APRN Certificate and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at Briar Cliff University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. All BCU nursing programs are approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and meet the state educational requirements for licensure in the state of Iowa.
800
Hours of Clinical Practice
3
MSN Future Growth Tracks
Learn More About Our Undergraduate Nursing Programs
| Nursing Pre-Licensure |
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A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most desired credential in health care today. The Briar Cliff University Department of Nursing has an upper division BSN program for students who are not already registered nurses (pre-licensure program). This program leads to eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination for registered nurses. A 2.75 Cumulative GPA (CGPA) is required for admission, progression, and graduation with the BSN degree. Students are charged laboratory fees to cover the cost of clinical supplies.
The Mission of the Department of Nursing at Briar Cliff University is to educate bachelor and graduate prepared nurses to promote health, healing, and hope of persons, through advocating for social justice within the community. Foundational to this mission is organic integration of faith, learning, and service.
- Tradition of Excellence: Briar Cliff has always been passionate about nursing. Earning your bachelor's degree from our renowned nursing program will also mean that you will be receiving an education from faculty members who are all active in clinical practice and connected to professional nursing organizations.
- State-of-the-Art Labs: Our renovated simulation, chemistry and biology laboratories are unparalleled for an undergraduate institution our size. You could also get to work in one of the region's only working educational cadaver labs!
- Hands-on Experience: Get experience where it counts most in the field. In our program, you'll get over 800 hours of clinical practice in hospitals, community health agencies, long-term care facilities and other community based settings.
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| RN to BSN |
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In today's health care system, most providers prefer you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) rather than an Associate's degree. Our online RN to BSN program is a great way to advance your career, maximize your earning potential, and become better at what you do best: helping people!
With eight-week courses and fall, spring, and summer start dates, Briar Cliff's RN- BSN program allows for a seamless transfer of credits allows you to complete your nursing pre-requisite and general education courses from a community college. You can transfer up to 90 credit hours from other institutions. Learn more about our articulation agreements with other colleges, where the curriculum is coordinated for easy transfer.
- Tradition of Excellence: Briar Cliff has always been passionate about nursing. Earning your bachelor's degree from our renowned nursing program will also mean that you will be receiving an education from faculty members who are all active in clinical practice and connected to professional nursing organizations.
- Easy Transition to Advance Your Career: Briar Cliff is the first university in Western Iowa where you can start as an undergraduate or Registered Nurse (RN) and work all the way up Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) all at the same school! Bachelors of Nursing > Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or nurse practitioner > Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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