Program Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs build on a foundation of the arts and sciences to form self-directed, nurse generalists prepared to assume leadership roles in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care. The BSN programs develop professional nurses within an educational climate of honesty, respect, inquiry, service, and collaboration.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals, families, communities, and populations across the lifespan, the health continuum, and healthcare contexts.
- Integrate knowledge from the arts, sciences and nursing in the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
- Translate existing evidence into safe nursing practice.
- Communicate and collaborate in respectful partnerships to optimize health.
- Function as a leader and change agent within dynamic healthcare systems using knowledge of health policies and legal principles.
- Apply ethical principles while serving as an advocate and a caring healthcare provider.
- Demonstrate reflective practice to support continuous personal and professional growth.
Admission to the BSN program is a competitive selection process. Applicants to the BSN program should meet the following minimum admission criteria. Meeting minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission to the BSN program.
- Be in good academic standing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
- Complete the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or better prior to applying to the clinical nursing program and must appear on the transcript.
Note: A grade of B or better in BIOL 2310 and BIOL 2311 is preferred.
- ACSM 1110: Introduction to College Education (1 credit hour)
- WRIT 1310: College Writing I (3 credit hours)
- MATH 1315: College Algebra (3 credit hours)
- CHEM 1310: Chemical Fundamentals (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 2310: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 2310L: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit hour)
- PSYC 1310: Introductory Psychology (3 credit hours)
- WRIT 1311: College Writing II (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 2311: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 2311L: Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 credit hour)
- BIOL 2325: Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 2325L: Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 credit hour)
- COMM 2310 Professional Interpersonal Communications or COMM 2311 Professional Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
- Have completed with a grade of C or better or have in progress the following pre-nursing courses:
- BIOL 2320: Fundamentals of Nutrition
- MATH 2315: Statistics
- PSYC 2330: Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Ethics elective (PHIL 2320 or THEO 3345)
- NURS 2410 or NURS 2510: Pathophysiology (Students may only attempt NURS 2410 or NURS 2510 twice. Any grade, including a W, constitutes an attempt. Students who were unsuccessful after two attempts must wait three years from the last attempt to retake NURS 2410).
- Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on pre-requisite courses in the BSN curriculum.
- Have achieved the category of proficient or higher on the TEAS Admission Assessment. The TEAS must include all content (Reading, Math, Science, English and Language usage) and must have been taken within the last five (5) years. The applicant will be allowed to take the TEAS Admission Assessment twice in a calendar year. The best TEAS Admission Assessment score is good for 5 years.
- Additional factors may influence acceptance into the BSN program.
It is recommended that students complete 9 credit hours at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
Final program acceptance is contingent on approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN).
Guaranteed Admissions
There are two ways in which a student can qualify for guaranteed admission into the Pre-Licensure Nursing program:
- A student who enters the University as a freshman is guaranteed admission into the BSN program when:
- All prerequisite courses towards the BSN degree are taken at FranU with at least a grade point average of 3.0 on all prerequisite coursework.
- All other minimum admission requirements are met.
- A transfer student is guaranteed admission to the BSN program when:
- More than 30 hours of required coursework in the BSN program (including courses that are in progress at the time of application to the University) are transferred in with at least a grade point average of 3.2 in these courses.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 is maintained while completing remaining prerequisite courses at the University.
- All other minimum admission requirements are met.
Students transferring in less than 30 hours of coursework may be considered for guaranteed admission. Students falling into this category should call the Admissions Office
Criteria for admission after dismissal from any pre-licensure nursing program
Students who were dismissed from FranU School of Nursing or another baccalaureate nursing program must wait to apply to the nursing program at least one calendar year from the date of dismissal.
Criteria for transfer from an accredited nursing program must:
Students requesting transfer into the BSN program from an accredited nursing program must:
- Be in good academic standing and eligible to re-enter the previous nursing program.
- Meet the established admission criteria for the BSN program.
- Have earned a grade of C or better on all transfer courses in the BSN curriculum.
Process for transfer from an accredited nursing program
Students transferring into the pre-licensure BSN program must:
- Apply for general admission to the University.
- Submit a clinical application for the pre-licensure BSN Program to the Office of Admissions by July 15 for the January class and by January 15 for the August class
- A letter of good standing from the previous nursing program must be submitted in support of the application and mailed to the Office of Admissions at the time of application.
- Submit the following documents to the School of Nursing by the published nursing application deadline.
- Letter indicating intent to transfer from another nursing program
- Transcript of all previous coursework
- Course descriptions and course content for completed nursing courses
- Letter of good standing from prior nursing program(s).
- Schedule a meeting with the School of Nursing's Associate Dean of Nursing to discuss transfer credits and placement in the curriculum. This meeting can only be scheduled after all required documents have been received by the School of Nursing.
- Following the meeting with the applicant, nursing administration will review the applicant's request and make a recommendation to the Admission Workgroup regarding eligibility and transfer of courses. The Curriculum Committee will make the final decision regarding admission to the program and transfer of nursing courses.
Once LSBN eligibility has been evaluated, the student will attend a session to review skills. The Clinical Coordinator will schedule the skills review.
Application Process
Applicants to the pre-licensure BSN program must submit an application specific to the BSN program to the Office of Admissions by July 15 for the January class and by January 15 for the August class. For general information related to submitting an application, refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Admission Decisions
Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the University's policy on admission. Applicants will be considered on a competitive basis. Factors considered in the review of applications include: the admission criteria listed in this section of the catalog, the ability to meet the Core Performance Standards of the School of Nursing, the University's policy on admission and other individual characteristics or attributes that increase likelihood of success in the program.
Upon acceptance into the BSN Program, students are required to:
- Attend new nursing student orientation;
- Submit to a criminal background check (at the student’s expense);
- Comply with the health and wellness requirements of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University School of Nursing;
- Submit an Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form;
The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that all students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) to enroll in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who have been arrested, charged with or convicted of any criminal offense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board of Nursing in writing for the right to practice as a student nurse in Louisiana. The LSBN also requires persons who have any addiction or impairment which may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student nurse prior to enrolling in a clinical nursing course. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to the student once accepted into the program. Final program acceptance is contingent upon LSBN approval.
School of Nursing Health and Wellness Requirements
All health and wellness requirements should be completed prior to the start of any clinical course. These requirements include:
- MMR, Tetanus-diphtheria booster, and meningococcal immunizations,
- Hepatitis B vaccine series,
- Evidence of immunity to varicella (chickenpox) or the vaccine,
- TB (tuberculosis) skin test,
- Evidence of influenza vaccine,
- Covid vaccine or exemption
- Physical exam,
- Negative drug screen, and
- Current CPR (American Heart Association approved)
TB skin test and influenza vaccine must be updated yearly. Random drug screens maybe required during the program of study. All health and safety requirements must be submitted to the Office of Health and Safety. Non-compliance will result in removal from clinical courses.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| THEO 1310 | Intro to Theology | 3 |
| NURS 2330 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 2750 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 7 |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 5
| NURS 3710 | Nursing Concepts I | 8 |
| NURS 3720 | Nursing Concepts II | 4 |
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| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 6
| NURS 3730 | Nursing Concepts III | 8 |
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| NURS 3740 | Nursing Concepts IV | 5 |
| Or | |
| NURS 3750 | Nursing Concepts IV | 4 |
| | |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 7
| NURS 4750 | Nursing Concepts V | 8 |
| NURS 4760 | Nursing Concepts VI | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester 8
| NURS 4790 | Clinical Immersion | 5 |
| NURS 4910 | Transition Into Practice | 4 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective (3000 Level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) = 120
All semester 1 and 2 courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to applying to the Traditional Pre-Licensure Nursing program.
All semester 1, 2 and 3 courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing curriculum (semester 4).
Students admitted to the BSN program who hold an active LPN license will receive 12 credit hours for their LPN education.
Students who take NURS 2410 must take NURS 3740
Students who take NURS 2510 must take NURS 3750
Arts and Sciences Electives may be taken from Geography, Political Science, Accounting, Kinesiology, Astronomy, Education and Business Management. Additional courses may count as Arts and Sciences Electives at the discretion of program faculty.
Ethics/Philosophy Electives may be taken from PHIL 2315, PHIL 2320, THEO 3345, THEO 3350, THEO 3360
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives may be taken from ART, ENGL, GRBO, MUSI, HIST, HUMN, PHIL, THEO
- Complete one hundred twenty (120) credit hours in the required courses;
- Complete the nursing courses within five (5) years;
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all course work;
- Achieve a grade of C or better on all course work leading to the BSN degree;
- Complete at least 50% of the nursing credit hours at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University;
- Fulfill the residency requirement of 54 credit hours for the Bachelor of Science degree with the last 30 hours completed at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University;
- Complete the service-learning requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree (two service-learning courses); and
- Clearance of all indebtedness to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, including the return of all materials borrowed from the University Library.
Licensure
Requirements for professional licensure and certification can vary by state and can change without notice. All students should consult the state licensing body in the state in which they reside or seek to be licensed to ensure that the degree they earn will meet requirements for licensure in that state. https://franu.edu/offices-services/distance-education/licensure-disclosures
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) located at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
All School of Nursing programs leading to licensure are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 755-7500.