Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Most local hospitals require you to obtain a BSN in 1 to 3 years of starting as a nurse with an Associate of Science in Nursing. Ancilla College of Marian University’s hands-on education program will empower you to learn the skills needed to land a job in your chosen area of nursing. To become a nurse practitioner or move into higher-paying nursing positions, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing shows your devotion to the field and ability to excel in these positions.
Marian University has educated and graduated nurses for thirty years, and now the premier program is being offered in Plymouth, Indiana.
Seats are limited for this in-demand degree.
Why choose the BSN Program at Ancilla College?
We will provide you with a strong educational framework that's rooted in the health sciences and liberal arts. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped to serve as a nursing leader with the knowledge and skills to impact the future of healthcare.
You'll have good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that come from completing general education courses grounded in the liberal arts. In addition, you'll have outstanding nursing knowledge, skills, and experience that come from completing a challenging health science curriculum. In short, you will be clinically competent to provide patients of all ages and backgrounds with exceptional care.
But you'll also have good student experience with courses that are challenging, a campus community that's close-knit, and faculty who will encourage and support you every step of the way.
Is a nursing career right for you?
As you think about your educational and career options, we encourage you to reflect on your career goals, personal strengths, preferred learning style, and personal commitments.
Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Upon admission to Marian University, you can declare nursing as your major.
- You will complete required prerequisite courses and apply to the three year clinical nursing program during your first year.
- Once admitted to our six-semester clinical rotation, you will have a variety of high-impact, hands-on nursing experiences.
- In addition, our general education curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts, which will teach you to be a great communicator, collaborator, and critical thinker—all skills needed for success in today's healthcare environment.
- Our close proximity to downtown Indianapolis gives you access to top-notch hospital and healthcare facilities.
- Upon completion of our BSN program, you will be well-prepared to work in any nursing setting.
The start of a new career is just a step away!
Getting started is easy. Request more information, call (574) 936-8898 ext. 330 or email us at AdmissionsMUAC@marian.edu.
BSN program admission and curriculum requirements
- Apply online for admission to Marian University at marian.edu/apply.
- For automatic acceptance as a pre-nursing student:
- First-time freshmen: You must have the appropriate high school GPA and test scores
- Transfer students: You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher with no attempts at any equivalent prerequisite science courses.
Sample Four-Year Plan
Major Requirements Sample Classes
- Public Speaking
- Humanities
- Health Assessment & Comm
- Pathophysiology
- Community Health Concepts
- Nutrition
- Fundamentals
- Abnormal Psychology
- Care of the Childbearing Client
- Care of the Pediatric Client
- Care of the Adult Client
- Mental Health Nursing
- Research & Informatics
- Care of the Adult Client II
- Leadership/Community
- Clinical Immersion Exper.
- Senior Seminar
- Transition to Practice
- Human Nature & Person
- Statistical Methods
- Human Growth & Develop.
- Human Nature & Person
- Nursing Elective
For more details, download this course sequence sheet.
Direct admission eligibility
- To be eligible for direct admission, you must have at least a 3.50 high school GPA and 1170 verbal/math SAT or 24 ACT composite scores.
- If accepted for direct admission, after successfully completing nursing prerequisite courses and meeting our minimum academic requirements, you will be guaranteed a seat in the clinical portion of the BSN program.
Documents for BSN students
Student Handbook
Program at a Glance
Program Credit Hours
128 credit hours
- General Education: 31
- Major/Concentration: 78
- Minor/Pathway: 15
- Electives: 4
- Standard Completion Time
4 years - Accreditation
HLC and CCNE
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