Our 3-year BSN program for aspiring nurses combines the flexibility of online learning with in-person clinical training, with no prerequisites required. Develop critical reasoning and patient-centered care expertise through hands-on experience at our state-of-the-art Simulation Center in Draper, Utah, where you’ll prepare for the evolving demands of today’s healthcare environment. Contact an Admissions Advisor today to learn more about this transformative program and how to get started.
This program is now open to students in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Our NCLEX-RN pass rates for 2024 exceed the national average at 94.31%. At Joyce, we’re dedicated to preparing our nursing students to pass the NCLEX successfully. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop clinical judgment and comprehension skills.
Our BSN program offers immersive experiential learning opportunities through cutting-edge simulations and direct-care clinical rotations. Gain valuable skills and real-world experience in local and international clinical settings while developing clinical and critical judgment skills as well as the soft skills crucial in today’s healthcare settings.
Our flexible Bachelor of Science in Nursing program blends online coursework with immersive experiential learning to help you earn your BSN quickly while balancing school life with the rest of your life.
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.
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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 many 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, students 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.
The total estimated program cost of our BSN program is based on 120 program credit hours. The average base salary for nurses with a BSN degree is around $95,000 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.
We're here for you every step of the way in your nursing school journey, from day one to graduation. With dedicated student success advisors, experienced faculty, tutoring services, and career support, we're committed to your success and providing the personal attention you need to thrive academically.
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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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My instructors were always willing to answer my questions and give prompt feedback. The positive feedback as well as the constructive criticism from my instructors and cohorts helped build my confidence, as it also created my thought process to think outside the box.
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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nurusing Degree program (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program (MSN) at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the:
COMMISSION on COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION
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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, As of Mar 1, 2024, the average annual pay for a BSN Nurse in the United States is $102,263 a year. Actual salary depends on a variety of factors, including specialty, location, and healthcare institution.
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