Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Students
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Colorado Christian University is a state-approved and nationally accredited program designed for students who are seeking a Registered Nurse license (RN license). Grounded in not only the liberal arts and sciences but also in biblical truth, the nursing major curriculum will provide you with an intensive, state-of-the-art educational experience that combines theory, laboratory (skills and simulation), and hands-on clinical practice and learning.
The priority deadline for the nursing program for Fall 2025 is December 6, 2024.
However, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the enrollment capacity is reached. It is best to apply early to be considered for a direct admit seat in the CCU nursing program.
The College of Undergraduate Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to students entering CCU as freshmen. The direct admit process allows students the opportunity to secure their seat into the BSN nursing major beginning junior year, contingent on successful completion of BSN progression requirements at the end of their sophomore year. Students in CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies enter the nursing program once annually in August.
Nursing is a ministry — an opportunity to serve others.
At CCU, nursing is not simply a profession, it is a scientific discipline and a sacred calling. Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences — and biblical truth — the nursing curriculum prepares you to be a highly competent and moral nurse leader, using clinical judgment and compassion to provide top patient care in a variety of healthcare settings to ensure each patient's well-being. Through all of our nursing degree programs, you will participate in a Christ-centered community of learners that challenges you to impact both your nursing profession and the world.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Colorado Christian University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Nursing at CCU
At CCU, nursing is in our DNA. We equip the next generation of Christian nurses to become exceptionally compassionate and competent professionals who are leaders in the industry — leaders ready to impact their world and transform healthcare by showing Christ's love as they minister to the needs of hurting people. The nursing programs at CCU will prepare you to be a highly competent and compassionate nurse — challenging you to impact both your profession and your world with the love of Christ.
We believe nursing is not simply a profession, it's a calling. Be it in the mission field providing care to orphans or in an emergency room providing urgent care, it's an opportunity to serve others with concern and excellence as you show the value of each person you care for and use your profession as a vehicle to demonstrate Christ's love.
Direct admit nursing students apply for admission to the BSN program through the College of Undergraduate Studies. The priority deadline for the nursing program for Fall 2025 is December 6, 2024. However, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the enrollment capacity is reached.
Direct admission to the BSN program is available for students who enter CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies as freshmen. Students must complete the BSN prerequisites during their freshman and sophomore years before progressing to the BSN nursing major courses at the beginning of their junior year.
Incoming students must apply for admission to the College of Undergraduate Studies as Nursing majors. This highly competitive pathway provides students with direct progression to the BSN nursing major following their sophomore year, contingent on the successful and satisfactory completion of all BSN progression requirements.
Applicants to the nursing program will be notified if they qualify for a seat in the cohort by February 1, 2025. Students who have not submitted the $150 tuition deposit by the Preferred Admission deadline (December 6, 2024) will be required to submit the deposit when they complete the nursing program agreement, confirming their seat in the cohort.
Please note we do not offer direct admission seats to students transferring to CCU. In addition, we do not offer direct admission seats for the spring semester to incoming freshman students. Should you choose to compete for a seat in our BSN program through our competitive track, you may discuss this with your Life Directions Center advisor once you are enrolled at CCU. If you have any questions at this time, please reach out to your enrollment counselor.
In addition to meeting College of Undergraduate Studies admission requirements, Nursing students must qualify for a CCU academic scholarship at the Dean's Scholarship level or above.
Per the CCU residency requirement, traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus during their freshman and sophomore years and have the option to live on campus during their junior and senior years. In addition, 100% of core/major nursing classes must be completed through CCU.
Download the BSN Student Handbook to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Traditional undergraduate Nursing students with direct admission progress to the nursing major courses in their junior year as long as they meet the following BSN progression requirements:
- Have completed BSN prerequisite courses during their freshman and sophomore years in the College of Undergraduate Studies
- Have a cumulative collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have a cumulative GPA in science prerequisite courses of 3.0
- Receive a minimum grade of "C" in all courses
- Retakes of science courses are limited to one per course
- All science prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 5 years
- Are not on probation and have no disqualifying offenses
- Successfully pass the ATI TEAS exam with the following proficiency levels: English – 66.7%, math – 71.9, reading – 74.5%, science – 57.4%, and an overall TEAS score of 68%. These are established national benchmarks. The TEAS exam may be retaken multiple times at student's expense.
- Successfully complete an interview in the spring of their sophomore year with the Nursing Admission Progression and Retention Committee
- Have attained 90 chapel credits and completed 90 ministry hours by the fall semester of their junior year
- Pass a background check following completion of all prerequisite coursework
- Complete the student physical exam
- Pass a drug screen
- Complete the Student Physical Exam Form (PDF).
The School of Nursing and Health Professions at CCU offers two pathways for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). In addition to the Traditional Student Pathway on this page, CCU also offers an Adult Student Pathway for individuals who have some post-high school work experience before entering CCU.
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Licensure
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing does not provide licensure. Upon completion of the BSN program students will be eligible to sit for RN licensure.
Questions About CCU's Pre-Licensure BSN Degree
Are you interested in earning your pre-licensure bachelor's degree in Nursing? Find frequently asked questions about this nursing program below. For additional questions, please contact an enrollment counselor!
What is the pre-licensure BSN program?
The pre-licensure BSN program at Colorado Christian University is a bachelor's degree program preparing first-time nursing students to take the NCLEX-RN exam upon graduation. In this program, students join together in a cohort and take the nursing major courses together. Thirteen nursing major courses are delivered over a two-year timeframe. All courses are hybrid, including both face-to-face and online learning, and are offered in an eight-week format. Students are typically involved in face-to-face learning 2-3 days a week.
How does the BSN degree differ from an associate degree in nursing (ASN)?
The BSN degree is a bachelor's degree in nursing and is usually granted from a four-year college or university. The ASN is an associate degree in nursing and is usually granted from a community college after two or three years of study. You can take the State Board of Nursing exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse (RN) with either degree. Once you pass NCLEX, you are an RN and can practice within the scope and standards of professional practice. To advance in your nursing career, most hospitals required at least a BSN.
What are the advantages of completing the BSN degree?
The BSN is the preferred degree in many institutions, especially those who have or are seeking "Magnet Status." Many healthcare organizations have a BSN-preferred or BSN-required policy for advancement into supervisory and non-clinical positions. There is a BSN preference or requirement for most research positions, and virtually all public health positions in the U.S. require a BSN. The active duty military requires a BSN for all officers. The BSN degree provides the nursing theory, sciences, humanities, and behavioral science preparation necessary for the full scope of professional nursing responsibilities and the knowledge required for advanced education in specialized clinical practice, research, or primary health care.
How long will it take to complete the BSN program?
Once admitted to the program, the BSN program involves 60 credit hours of upper-division nursing coursework that are delivered in sequence over two years. Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies take the coursework in four semesters. Students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies take the coursework in six semesters.
Is the BSN program accredited?
Colorado Christian University has national nursing program accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to improving the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses.
How many credits are required to obtain the BSN degree?
Colorado Christian University requires 120 credits to receive the BSN degree. The student must have earned 60 credits in prerequisite courses before being admitted to the BSN program as a junior-level student. Once admitted into the BSN major, the student will complete 60 credit hours of nursing coursework from CCU.
How many credits can be transferred from another college or university?
In the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, most prerequisite credits can be transferred to CCU from another college or university. In the College of Undergraduate Studies, most prerequisite courses are taken on CCU's campus as freshmen and sophomores. The 60-credit nursing major must be completed at CCU to receive a CCU degree.
Can I complete prerequisite coursework by earning non-traditional credit?
CCU will grant credit to students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies who score at or above established levels on many College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST examinations for general education courses. The credit received will be treated as transfer credit and will count towards graduation.
How much does the BSN program cost?
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