Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fall
- BIOLOGY 140 Human Anatomy & Physiology............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 141 Anatomy & Physiology Lab............ 1cr.
- Second Language Elective............ 3cr.
- SOCIOLOGY 101 Introduction to Sociology or SOCW 167 Survey of SW............ 3cr.
- CORE 100 First Year Seminar OR THEO 111 - Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- CORE 101 First Yr Co-Curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
- PHIL 100 Ethics as Intro to Philosophy............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY 142 Anatomy & Physiology II*............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 143 Anatomy & Physiology Lab II*............ 1cr.
- Second Language Elective II............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101 Composition or ENGL 115 Rhetoric............ 3cr.
- CORE 100 First Yr. Seminar or THEO 111 Theo. Found............. 3cr.
- CORE 102 First Year Co-Curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
- NURSING 130 Ways of Knowing ............ 3cr.
Fall
- CHEMISTRY 150 Physiological Chemistry *............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 151 Physiological Chemistry Lab*............ 1cr.
- ENG/CLAS/SPAN/FREN 205: Literature and the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- NURSING 266 Pharmacology............ 3cr.
- NURSING 226 Nursing Communication and Assessment............ 3cr.
- NURSING 227 Nursing Communication and Assessment Practicum............ 1cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY 200 Microbiology*............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 201 Microbiology Lab*............ 1cr.
- NURSING 364 Pathophysiology............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives Electiv............ 3cr.
- NURSING 232 Nursing Fundamentals............ 3cr.
- NURSING 233 Nursing Fundamentals Practicum............ 3cr.
Fall
- Theological Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- MATH 116 OR MATH 156 Statistics............ 3cr.
- NURSING 362 Adult in Transitions............ 3cr.
- NURSING 363 Adult in Transitions Practicum............ 3cr.
- NURSING 384 Childbearing Health Transitions............ 3cr.
- NURSING 383 Childbearing Health Transitions Practicum............ 1cr.
Spring
- PSYCHOLOGY 277 Pychological Disorders ............ 3cr.
- NURSING 370 Nursing Research (Prerequisite: statistics)............ 3cr.
- NURSING 382 Health Transitions in Children and Families............ 3cr.
- NURSING 381 Health Transitions in Child/Families Practicum............ 1cr.
- NURSING 366 Adults in Transitions II............ 3cr.
- NURSING 367 Adults in Transitions II Practicum............ 3cr.
Fall
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- NURSING 452 Mental Health Nursing............ 3cr.
- NURSING 451 Mental Health Nursing Practicum............ 1cr.
- NURSING 470 Community/Public Health Nursing............ 3cr.
- NURSING 471 Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum............ 2cr.
- PHIL 200 Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
Spring
- ERS Flag must be fulfilled
- NURSING 472 Care of the Complex Client............ 4cr.
- NURSING 473 Care of Complex Client Practicum............ 4cr.
- NURSING 498 Senior Seminar............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Nursing Elective............ 3cr.
- CORE 400 Core Capstone............ 0cr.
In fact, 98% of Xavier students, including those in the nursing program, are employed or in grad school within six months of graduating.
Our nursing graduates work at top-tier hospitals, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, The Christ Hospital, Mercy Health, Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, where they impact their local community every day.
Pathophysiology (NURS 364)
This course covers general concepts of disease processes and provides the rationale for diagnosis and health-illness transitions.
Care of the Complex Client (NURS 472)
This course prepares the student to integrate knowledge from all previous courses by emphasizing the interrelatedness of the mind, body and spirit to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the complex client.
Childbearing Health Transitions (NURS 384)
Explore issues surrounding health-illness transitions in women and childbearing families.
Mental Health Nursing (NURS 452)
Enhance holistic health outcomes in patients experiencing alterations in psychiatric mental health.
Student Nurse Organization
Working in the healthcare industry requires collaboration and teamwork. While in the B.S.N. program, you can participate in our Student Nurse Organization, which strives to enhance the development of student nurses as professionals.
As a member, you partner with your classmates to plan learning activities and events that enrich your understanding of the importance of nurses in the health care system. You also participate in community service projects, facilitate interaction with other Xavier Clubs and provide a supportive social network for each other in the nursing program.
Program Features
Xavier University's community-based BSN program is designed to cultivate compassionate and skilled nurses who are ready to lead.
Located in the Health United Building (HUB), our clinical simulation laboratories use human patient simulators to create real-life scenarios, allowing you to build your practical skills.
As an essential part of your nursing education, you participate in practicum placements for six to 12 hours per week in various hospitals and other healthcare agencies.
With Xavier’s well-established community presence, we’ve maintained close relationships with more than 30 institutions and agencies in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Latest
Lydia underwent three open-heart surgeries before she turned 4. Today, she's a nursing student determined to care for others in the way her team cared for her.
Read about how nursing professor Collin Dadosky’s unique experiences have shaped his teaching approach, benefitting future nurses and healthcare professionals.
Hear what nursing major Natalie Towson loves most about the Xavier community, living in Cincinnati and being a student in the BSN program.
Xavier students worked with Healthy Moms and Babes and Cradle Cincinnati, two nonprofits that provide free health services to residents of low-income communities.
Kinzie’s study abroad immersion in Peru shaped her perspective on the diversity of patient care in both urban and rural hospitals and clinics, enabling her to better understand healthcare systems and nursing in the United States.
Having previously worked as a labor and delivery and NICU nurse, Enslein often incorporates community needs into her courses, covering important topics like Hamilton County’s historically high rate of infant mortality.
FAQ
Lay the groundwork for a successful career in nursing with the BSN at Xavier University. Discover more.Yes, Xavier University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE):
- Accreditation: Xavier's nursing programs are accredited by the CCNE, including the BSN, MSN, DNP, and post-graduate certificate programs.
- Endorsement: Xavier's nursing programs are also endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC).
- Approval: Xavier's nursing programs are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
Upon graduation from the program, you are qualified to sit for the registered nurse licensure exam (NCLEX) and the AHNCC certification exam, which allow you to become a working RN and kick-start your career in health services.
Yes. The University Scholars Honors Program offers nursing students a more challenging curriculum within their chosen major, alongside close support from professors. Acceptance into the program is highly selective and includes a $2000 travel grant.
While we accept transfer applications for nursing, please note that it's highly competitive with limited openings.
Key Considerations:
- Direct Admit Program: Our nursing program is designed for direct entry.
- Prerequisite Completion: You must have completed at least 24 credit hours, including Anatomy & Physiology I and II, and either Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Social Work, with a minimum grade of B in each course.
- Transfer Limit: Transfers are eligible to enter only the second year of the program.
- Dismissal Policy: Students dismissed from another nursing program are ineligible for transfer
Application Tips:
- Early Application: We encourage early application as we review applications on a rolling basis.
If you're interested in pursuing nursing at Xavier, we recommend applying directly to our program.
Nursing Program at Xavier University
The undergraduate Nursing program at Xavier University is a community-based, holistic program focused on a health and wellness model that educates future nurses in the skills of communication, coordination and cooperation with other health-care professionals. Students choose a traditional, four-year track for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) for those with a degree in other disciplines. Graduates are qualified to sit for the registered nurse licensure examination and for the holistic nurse certification examination.
Xavier University’s College of Nursing prepares undergraduate and graduate students as professional nurses to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing, highly technical health-care environment. Graduates have the skills to practice nursing today and to be nurse leaders tomorrow in holistic health-care delivery with an educational foundation grounded in Jesuit values. Our graduates are well-respected in the health-care community as knowledgeable, professional, and ethical and prepared to excel in meeting challenges in health-care delivery. Xavier’s Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."