*Applicants must be a resident of Utah or Colorado to apply to this program.
With no prior college credit prerequisites required for admission, you can start and complete your BSN program faster and be on your way to a career in nursing in as few as 3 years. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
Our flexible Bachelor of Science in Nursing program blends online coursework with in-person skills development to help you earn your BSN quickly, while balancing school life with the rest of your life.
Colorado students will experience hands-on learning with their Utah classmates at our state-of-the-art Simulation Center in Draper, Utah. Travel will take place during the 4th, 6th, and 7th semesters. Distance-learners may opt into a stipend to cover the cost of travel to the Utah campus. The stipend for lodging, airfare, and meals may be included in the cost of attendance for qualifying CO students. For more information, view our BSN Residency Requirements.
Gain valuable skills through experiential learning. You’ll be guided through realistic simulations on complex human patient simulators in our state-of-the-art simulation center and get the opportunity to gain real-world experience in both local and international clinical settings.
At Joyce, we’re dedicated to preparing our nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop both clinical judgment and comprehension skills.
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When you complete our BSN program you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification. See all of our BSN program outcomes.
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is a 120 credit hour program composed of 52 general education credit hours and 68 credit hours of core coursework over 6-8 semesters depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Designed to provide students with the foundations of nursing theory and practical application of nursing fundamentals, many courses in this program are offered 100% online in an asynchronous format enabling our BSN students to balance their education with their lifestyle.
Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical training, with several courses offered online and asynchronously. Students will learn concepts of caring that support and integrate holistic nursing principles. The curriculum reflects the Essentials of Professional Nursing as established by AACN.
In addition to theory and fundamental coursework, students will gain valuable hands-on skill development through practical application via virtual and in-person labs and simulations. During on-campus labs and sims, student will get the opportunity to engage with our state-of-the-art simulation equipment which includes high-fidelity human patient simulators and hyper-realistic synthetic cadavers that will enhance clinical and critical thinking skills. View our BSN Residency Requirements.
Known for our quality nursing education, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch successful careers as registered nurses. From our blended classrooms to our experiential learning environments, we are committed to ensuring our students can enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and readiness to succeed on day one.
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Through your lecture-based coursework you’ll gain a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of nursing. Our hands-on skills training, simulations, and clinicals will help you apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios that will equip you with the skills needed to build a lasting nursing career.
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As one of the more challenging endeavors you’ll undertake, we are here to support you through your nursing school journey from day one to graduation. Our dedicated academic advisors, experienced faculty, and tutoring center are committed to your success, and are here to provide you with the personal attention you need to thrive in our rigorous academic environment.
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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide graduates with job placement assistance, giving you an indispensable resource for new employment opportunities when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The total estimated program cost of our BSN program is $76,980 based on 120 program credit hours. The average base salary for nurses with a BSN degree is around $91,000 per year, according to Payscale.
Our BSN program makes it easy to start your new career with no program-specific admissions requirements to enter. View our general Admissions Requirements to get started.
A BSN degree is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. A traditional BSN programs take around 4 years to complete, unless you choose an accelerated route. Joyce’s prelicensure BSN program is a 3-year bachelor program that prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the NCLEX exam and begin a career as a registered nurse with no course prerequisites required for entry.
Our BSN program consists of hybrid online and in-person learning and was designed with flexibility in mind. The Joyce BSN program has some classes that you can complete online at your own pace, some online classes that occur in real time, in-person and virtual labs and simulations at our state of the art campus simulation center in Draper, Utah, and direct-care clinicals for real-world experience. Our hybrid format allows us to provide top quality education that you can balance with the rest of your life. Read more about How Joyce’s BSN Program Works.
To get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, you have to enroll in and complete a BSN program. This includes an application and admission process, coursework, hands-on simulations, and clinical hours. Graduates of our BSN program are prepared to take the NCLEX and certify as an RN. To get started with Joyce University’s BSN program, you can fill out this simple request info form. Read more on How to Get Your BSN Degree.
Traditional BSN programs typically take four years to complete. At Joyce, BSN students finish their degrees and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX in as little as 3 years. During this time, our students get all the training and education they need to confidently start a fulfilling nursing career.
Yes. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Additionally, Joyce University is a Member institution with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ accreditation status is Accredited. The NWCCU’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on February 18, 2022, was to grant Initial Accreditation.
NWCCU is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing 3-year program has no college credit prerequisites for admission, and all course requisites are included in the curriculum. You can start and complete your BSN program faster—and quickly be on your way to starting your nursing career in just three years. Learn more about our general admissions requirements.
With a BSN degree, you can practice in all healthcare settings, including public health, mental health, and critical care. BSN nurses can practice both within and outside the clinical hospital setting, which includes home health services, community clinics, health maintenance organizations, case management, and leadership roles. Read more about 5 Nursing Specialties That Require a BSN Degree.
Joyce University’s BSN program requires 320 direct care clinical hours. Most clinical nursing student shifts last from 8 to 12 hours, which reflects a typical nurse’s workday. Hands-on clinicals allow students to apply class-room and lab knowledge in a safe, supervised clinical setting. Learn more about Nursing Clinicals at Joyce.
Joyce University is proud to have relationships with clinical facilities across Utah and beyond. Some of our clinical partners include: Davis Hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Jordan Valley Medical Center – West Valley Campus, Mountain Point Medical Center, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, St. Marks Hospital, and more. Read more about Nursing Clinicals at Joyce.
According to ZipRecruiter, BSN nurses make an average of $42 per hour in the US, and the median annual salary is $87,304. Actual salary depends on a variety of factors, including specialty, location, and healthcare institution.
