Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Lacey, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 24,132 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Looking for a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others by caring for the suffering, addressing social injustice, and helping fill the gaps in healthcare? Nursing may be the best major for you.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares you for a career as a professional registered nurse. The coursework in the BSN program enables you to take the NCLEX-RN exam in any state in the US, and prepares you for life-long learning, including graduate education. BSN graduates are prepared to work across the care continuum, in hospitals, community agencies, home health care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, mental health facilities, and more.
Saint Martin’s nursing students and BSN graduates will live out the university's core values of faith, reason, service, and community by being committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others by alleviating suffering, addressing social inequities, and eliminating health disparities.
Technical Standards
All nursing students must meet the Technical Standards of the nursing program, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully complete the nursing program. Students interested in applying to the nursing program are encouraged to review the Technical Standards to be familiar with the performance abilities required to be successful in a clinically based nursing program.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) scholarships
The American Association of College of Nursing maintains a database of scholarships, grants, and loan forgiveness programs that are specific to nursing.
Health Resources & Services Administration Nurse Corps scholarships
As a student accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree nursing program, you can receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs. In exchange, you must work at an eligible facility with a critical shortage of nurses—a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF)—upon graduation.
Award: We give funding preference depending on your financial needs.
Eligibility
You must be:
- a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident;
- enrolled—or accepted for enrollment—in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing in the U.S.;
- beginning classes no later than September 30;
- free from any federal judgment liens;
- free from an existing service commitment;
- not overdue on a federal debt.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) addresses access to health care by developing a Native Hawaiian health care workforce of professionals committed to serving the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities. The program recruits and nurtures professionals in training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
The merit-based program awards generous scholarships to eligible individuals who appear to be dedicated to providing primary health services to Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i.
Nursing Fund Scholarship
Nursing scholarship funds are set aside each year to assist students with nursing school finances.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an award, a student must be in good academic standing in the RN-BSN or BSN program.
Pierce County Nurses Association Scholarship
PCNA offers four different types of scholarships to nursing students. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the accredited school.
Eligibility
PCNA scholarships are available to students living or attending school in Pierce County as well as within our expanded jurisdictional boundaries of Thurston, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, Mason, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.
Providence Saint Peter Foundation Scholarship
The Providence Foundation scholarship is from the Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund.
Amount: The Amount of the awards is based on a combination of need (FAFSA) and overall potential contribution to the nursing profession.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an award, students must meet employment criteria at Providence Southwest Region, submit an essay addressing specified criteria, be enrolled at least half-time as a student in Saint Martin’s University RNBSN program, and be in good standing in the program.
Washington State Nurses Foundation Scholarship
The Washington State Nurses Foundation (WSNF) awards scholarships annually to qualified students who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined on the application website.
Amount: The minimum amount of each scholarship is $1,000.
Prerequisite Courses
- Biology with laboratory
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
- Microbiology for Applied Health with lab
- Introduction to Chemistry with lab
- Intermediate Algebra (may be waived if student tests into higher-level math)
- Introduction to Statistics
- Human Nutrition
- Lifespan Development
Course Sequencing for Traditional First-Year Students
The curriculum plan for the traditional four-year student who does not have a registered nurse license is as follows:
First Year
- First-year Seminar
- Religious Studies
- Critical Reasoning and Writing
- Introduction to Chemistry and Laboratory
- General Biology and Laboratory
- Intermediate Algebra
- Introduction to Nursing
- Electives
Second Year
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Laboratory
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Laboratory
- Microbiology for Applied Health with Laboratory
- Lifespan Development
- Introduction to Statistics
- Human Nutrition
- Humanities
- Artistic and Creative Expression
- Historical and Political Studies
Upper-Division Nursing Courses
Junior 1 Semester
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Foundations of Nursing Practice: Prevention and Promotion of Health
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Laboratory
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical
- Health Assessment
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- 300-level Core class
Junior II Semester
- Translating Research into Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing Management of Chronic Diseases
- Nursing Management of Chronic Disease Practicum
- Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Ethics, Human Dignity, and Reason (required for nursing)
Senior I Semester
- Health Policy
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions Practicum
- Advanced Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Nursing Management of Childbearing Families
- Nursing Management of Childbearing Families
Senior II Semester
- Nursing Leadership
- Promoting Population Health in the Community
- Promoting Population Health in the Community Practicum
- Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Capstone
- Synthesis Clinical Practicum
Course Sequencing for First-Year Running Start Students
Course sequencing for Running Start first-year students (Running Start students with a DTA progress to the upper division Nursing in their second year):
First Year
Fall Semester
- First-year Seminar
- Religious Studies
- Introduction to Nursing
- Electives
Spring Semester
- Ethics, Human Dignity, and Reason
- Health Policy
- Elective
Upper-Division Nursing Courses
Junior I Semester
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Foundations of Nursing Practice: Prevention and Promotion of Health
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Laboratory
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical
- Health Assessment
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- 300-level Core class
Junior II Semester
- Translating Research into Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing Management of Chronic Diseases
- Nursing Management of Chronic Disease Practicum
- Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Ethics, Human Dignity, and Reason (required for nursing)
Senior I Semester
- Health Policy
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions Practicum
- Advanced Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Nursing Management of Childbearing Families
- Nursing Management of Childrearing Families
Senior II Semester
- Nursing Leadership
- Promoting Population Health in the Community
- Promoting Population Health in the Community Practicum
- Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Capstone
- Synthesis Clinical Practicum
Course Sequencing for Transfer Students
The curriculum plan for the transfer student who does not have a registered nurse license includes meeting the core curriculum and upper-division nursing courses. Students with a Direct Transfer Agreement will take Religious Studies and the upper-division nursing courses.
Upper-Division Nursing Courses
Junior 1 Semester
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Foundations of Nursing Practice: Prevention and Promotion of Health
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Laboratory
- Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical
- Health Assessment
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Religious Studies
Junior II Semester
- Translating Research into Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing Management of Chronic Diseases
- Nursing Management of Chronic Disease Practicum
- Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Ethics, Human Dignity, and Reason (required for nursing)
Senior I Semester
- Health Policy
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions
- Nursing Management of Acute or Complex Conditions Practicum
- Advanced Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory
- Nursing Management of Childbearing Families
- Nursing Management of Childrearing Families
Senior II Semester
- Nursing Leadership
- Promoting Population Health in the Community
- Promoting Population Health in the Community Practicum
- Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Capstone
- Synthesis Clinical Practicum