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Nursing (BSN) - Traditional

At A Glance

Delivery

On campus: Normal and Springfield locations.

Time Frame

Freshmen: 4 years, full-time
Transfers: 2 years, full-time

Starting Term

Fall

Tuition

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This program is for you if:

You have not previously earned a bachelor's degree and are looking to earn your BSN.

Advising

Barbra Oldenburg

Plan 1 Nursing Students

Barbra Oldenburg
Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement
(309) 438-7400

Lindsey Prior

Plan 2 Nursing Students and External Transfers

Lindsey Prior, MS
Academic Advisor and EMPOWER Coordinator
(309) 438-7400

What I appreciate most about the BSN program is that there has been a lot of support available to me throughout my education. The professors here want you to succeed, and they make it their business to help you."

Busayo Ajasa, BSN '17

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Clinical Information

Students accepted into the Traditional BSN sequence will complete a total of eight courses that contain a clinical component. These clinically-based courses are offered over the span of four semesters and within an hour and half driving radius of Bloomington-Normal.

A nursing student may have clinical placements 1-3 days per week, depending on the plan of study. Students are responsible for the cost incurred for personal transportation to and from these clinical placements. Many students choose to car pool in order to contain costs. Individual clinical preferences will not be accommodated.

Health and Safety

All students entering their respective nursing program are expected to be compliant with all health and safety requirements of the University, MCN, and the clinical sites they are assigned to or have selected, at all times. In addition to any University and MCN expectations, all students engaged in a clinical for credit are subject to any applicable policies and/or procedures of the clinical site, including immunizations and other requests. Upon admission, students receive a comprehensive list of health and safety compliance requirements that must be adhered to prior to nursing course registration. These include but are not limited to the following: immunizations, blood titers, TB skin test, influenza vaccination, N95 mask fit test, criminal background checks, and drug tests. Upon clinical assignment and throughout the semester as applicable, students are provided with any additional clinical site-specific requirements beyond those outlined upon admission. If clinical rotations require more than ISU/MCN, (i.e., COVID-19 vaccination proof, weekly testing, etc.), students must meet the requirements of their clinical site by providing documentation as directed by the clinical site (i.e., directly to the site following their guidelines for compliance and/or through the College with an appropriate release). Students must comply with these requirements to receive an override to register or remain registered for clinical. More details related to health and safety can be found in the Health and Safety section of the Student Handbooks. Students should refer to their Health and Safety packets to be aware of requirements and deadlines.

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