Bachelor of Science in Nursing

With our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program , you will gain the education and skills needed to pass the NCLEX exam, qualify for licensure, and start your career as a registered nurse with confidence.

Our BSN program at a glance

Get on the fast track to a career in nursing.

• No Prerequisites.  With no prior college credit prerequisites required for admission, you can start and complete your BSN program faster and be on your way to a career in nursing in as few as 3 years.
• Flexible Format.  Our flexible Bachelor of Science in Nursing program blends online and campus-based instruction to help you earn your BSN quickly while balancing school life with the rest of your life.
• NCLEX Preparedness.  At Joyce, we’re dedicated to preparing our nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop both clinical judgment and comprehension skills.
• Hands-On Training.  Gain valuable skills through experiential learning. You’ll be guided through realistic simulations on complex human patient simulators in our state-of-the-industry simulation center and get the opportunity to gain real-world experience in both local and international clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes for a Lifetime of Success

When you complete our BSN program you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification.

• Demonstrate professional identity in systems-based practice through interprofessional partnerships, collaboration, and service-oriented leadership.
• Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to determine ethical, evidence-based nursing decisions.
• Prioritize the importance of self-reflection, lifelong learning, and scholarship for professional development.
• Demonstrate how informatics, technology, and data are used to provide quality and safe nursing care.
• Advocate for policy-driven, ethical, safe, and holistic community-centered and client-centered care.

Program

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is a 120-credit hour program composed of 55 general education credit hours and 65 credit hours of core coursework over 6-8 semesters. Designed to provide students with the foundations of nursing theory and practical application of nursing fundamentals, some courses in this program are offered 100% online in an asynchronous format enabling our BSN students to balance their education with their lifestyle.

Coursework

The coursework consists of lectures, lab, and clinical training, with several courses being offered online, and asynchronous. Students will learn concepts of caring that support and integrate holistic nursing principles. The program includes foundational and advanced education for students through coursework in general education as well as fundamental nursing courses.

Skills Training

In addition to theory and fundamental coursework, students will gain valuable hands-on training through practical application and skill development. Students will engage in skills training through our simulation laboratory, and get real-life experience through hands-on clinical. Our state-of-the-industry simulation equipment includes high-fidelity human patient simulators and hyper-realistic synthetic cadavers to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills.

High scores. High satisfaction.

• 91 % Student Retention Rate

Sources: Program Outcomes 2020-2021

Admissions

Our BSN program makes it easy to start your new career. Admittance to the program requires proof of high school graduation, a passing drug screen, and background check, and an entrance exam called a TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), along with other general requirements.

We prepare our students to take on the challenges  of a dynamic, meaningful career, armed with the confidence and compassion to make a lasting impact on their patients and their communities.

Our Mission

To prepare people to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

All graduates are trained to:

• Use evidence-based research in practice
• Serve diverse communities and stakeholders
• Demonstrate life-long learning skills
• Perform as competent professionals

Our Vision

We aspire to create learning environments which will transform the lives of the people we serve, enabling them to have a greater positive impact on their communities.

Nursing and Healthcare is What We Do

Joyce is best known for nursing education. We offer pre and post-licensure nursing pathways designed to support students regardless of their location and previous college experience. Whether you are new to nursing or looking to advance your nursing career, we can help you achieve your goals.

Our commitment to health sciences goes beyond nursing. With our Occupational Therapy Assistant program, we support students seeking a meaningful career in Occupational Therapy.

Joyce is a thriving institution with a vibrant learning community comprised of outstanding students, accomplished alumni, and stellar faculty who are subject-matter experts in their respective fields – all committed to caring for students, patients, and each other.

As a Joyce student, you should expect to be challenged, enriched, and transformed. We challenge our students because the professions they seek require individuals who are worthy of great trust. We enrich our students so that, as graduates, they may go on to enrich their communities. Lastly, true to Joyce at its core, you should expect to move fast, never sacrifice quality, and be a standard-bearer among your peers.