Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Gain hands-on experience

Practice your skills in UB’s state-of-the-art Nursing Skills and Simulation Center

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Immerse yourself in a diverse community with students representing 25+ countries

Accelerate your professional journey

Complete your BSN degree in as few as 3 years*

*Program length may vary by student

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Begin your journey toward a career helping others

Nurses act as the liaison between medical doctors and their patients — providing evidence-based, patient-centered care. A degree in Nursing opens doors to a rewarding career in hospitals, schools, community health centers, rehabilitation centers, private clinics, and more!

Train for a rewarding career as a registered nurse

Prepare for a successful nursing career in UB’s School of Nursing. UB is home to the innovative Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab. Here, you will learn how to care for your future patients using state-of-the-art medical technology. In the second semester of your sophomore year, you will go out into the field to begin your clinical experiences. Clinical sites include local hospitals, schools, and medical clinics.

Credits required

120 credit hours

55 General Education credit hours
65 Nursing credit hours

Coursework includes

Course code	Course name
NURS 201	Fundamentals of Nursing
NURS 208	Pharmacology for Professional Nursing
NURS 318	Essentials in Psychology and Mental Health in Nursing

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During my time in UB’s BSN program, I’ve learned so much about myself. I thank UB and the educational experiences that it’s granted me. I’ve made lifelong friends and have met many mentors along the way.

Invest in yourself

Paying for college doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your dream of a college education.

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Which Nursing program is right for you?

	ADN	RN to BSN	BSN	ABSN
Format	On-campus	Online, asynchronous	On-campus	On-campus, accelerated
Duration	20 months, part-time	One academic year plus a summer semester.	3 years	15 months
Start term	Spring, summer, fall	Spring, summer, fall	Fall	Spring, summer
Bachelor’s degree required?	No	No	No	Yes
TEAS scores required?	Yes	No	Yes	No
RN license required?	No	Yes	No	No
Completion of prerequisites required?	Yes	No	Yes (See details)	Yes (See details)
Program outcomes	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Expand your career and educational mobility Facilitate your transition to a professional nurse Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares graduate for employment at any professional practice Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provides the foundation for graduate education and/or continued education as a life-long learner Contribute to quality patient outcomes Prepares for a rewarding career
Want to learn more?	Learn more about ADN	Learn more about RN to BSN	Learn more about BSN	Learn more about ABSN
Missing pre-requisites?	RN prerequisite information	—	Apply to our pre-nursing program to complete the required pre-requisites!

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Your future starts today!

Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.

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