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Information for a BSN Completion Student
someone who is already an RN and wishes to earn a bachelor degree in nursing

In order to enroll in the BSN Completion Program students must be licensed as a Registered Nurse. Many practicing nurses are finding that career advancement is made through additional education. Nurses who have returned to college for their BSN have experienced enhanced career mobility and additional economic security. Columbia College of Nursing and Mount Mary College offers a BSN Completion Program providing students with a base of liberal arts focused courses combined with upper level nursing courses and clinical experiences. Students learn from practice-rich faculty who are up-to-date with current trends and methods in the nursing field.

Coursework

BSN Completion students can receive credit for previous college work. Please speak with the Nursing Admission Counselor regarding which courses will transfer to Columbia/Mount Mary.

Students may receive credit by examination for nursing course NUR322, Altered Health Processes and completion of the Comprehensive Health Assessment Examination. Upon successful completion of these courses students will receive 37 transfer credits from their previous nursing coursework.

Students can enroll either full- or part-time in the BSN Completion Program and courses are offered in day and summer formats. There is also a flexible completion schedule of between 1.5 and 7 years. On average, BSN Completion students need to complete nine core courses and nine nursing courses. These can be completed in three years by taking two courses at a time in spring, summer, and fall terms.

See the current curriculum for the BSN Completion Program and the curriculum guideline document.

Affordable Tuition

Mount Mary's tuition is competitive with other local private colleges. Mount Mary College is committed to helping students achieve their goal of financing a college education. In conjunction with federal and state programs, there are many opportunities available to students. Find out more.

Mount Mary College has several affiliations with local companies whose employees are eligible for a generous corporate grant towards the cost of tuition.

Admission Information

The Columbia College of Nursing/Mount Mary College Nursing Program admits both men and women. From its inception, Mount Mary College has been a women's college. Male students are welcome to enroll in our undergraduate nursing, post-baccalaureate certificate and graduate programs.

Apply online and then call the Admission Office at (800)321-6265 to schedule an appointment with the Nursing Admission Counselor.