Nursing – BSN | Pfeiffer University

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Pfeiffer University’s Department of Nursing offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. We strive to prepare knowledgeable, skilled nurses who have the motivation to serve and the knowledge to lead, whether at the bedside or in leadership positions. As a small non-profit liberal arts university, we mentor our students to help them fully develop their abilities and talents, enabling them to pursue their aspirations and dreams.

At a Glance

Campus: Misenheimer
Degree Type: Bachelor’s
Complete in 4 years

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About the Program

The pre-licensure BSN program can be completed in four years and includes classroom and clinical experiences. The program prepares students to provide quality, generalist, patient-centered care throughout the human lifespan and across diverse populations. Students complete general education and prerequisite courses during their first two years. Students apply to the upper-division nursing program in January of their sophomore year for admission to the nursing program the following fall.

How to Apply

All students must apply to Pfeiffer using a regular application from the Admissions Office as a pre-nursing student.

The Pfeiffer Nursing Program is an upper-division program. Students should complete university-required general education courses and prerequisite courses prior to applying to the upper-division nursing program in their sophomore year.

Applications to the Nursing program are processed through the Nursing CAS. For more information on the application process, contact the Pfeiffer University Nursing Department.

Students who complete the prerequisite requirements may then submit a nursing application in the spring semester of their sophomore year for consideration into the upper-division nursing major. Qualified transfer and change-of-major students must meet the same academic criteria for admission as first-time freshmen. Records of students transferring to Pfeiffer University from other academic institutions are evaluated, and transfer credit is granted if appropriate. Up to twenty students who meet admissions criteria will be selected to start nursing courses each fall semester.

Students apply to the upper division through the Nursing Central Application System or CAS.

Nursing Application Process

Application Instructions

Create a free account
Complete NursingCAS application
Request official transcripts from all US institutions attended be sent to NursingCAS
ATI TEAS test should be taken within 12 months of application deadline. Request that official TEAS scores be sent to Pfeiffer University using code 6907
Upload your response to the essay prompt in the Documents section of the Nursing CAS
Upload a list of your community service over the past 5 years in the Documents section of the NursingCAS
If you believe there is anything on your academic record that requires clarification, you may include a letter of explanation in the Documents section of the NursingCAS (Optional)
Complete your application to Pfeiffer University. The application to the university is free and can be found at https://www.pfeiffer.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions.
Students in the upper division of the nursing program are allowed to participate in the University’s Division 3 athletic program. Applicants interested in athletics should contact Melanie Wilson, Assistant Director for Athletics, at melanie.wilson@Pfeiffer.edu.
International Applicants: Request that official evaluations of transcripts from all foreign institutions be sent to NursingCAS as follows:
- Use the World Education Services (WES) link in the Academic History section of the application to order your official WES evaluation or
- Use the “Download Evaluation Request Form” in the Academic History section of the application to request an evaluation from an evaluation service other than WES

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by February 1, before 11:59 PM ET. Program Materials do not have to be received by the deadline date.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Pfeiffer University is approved by the NC Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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If you are already an RN and want to pursue your BSN, check out our online RN to BSN degree completion program.

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Curriculum Overview

The Pfeiffer nursing program curriculum requires a minimum investment of 125 semester hours. Lower division coursework is composed of 70 credit hours (including liberal arts and nursing prerequisites). The remaining 55 credit hours, taken during your junior and senior years, include coursework in the nursing major.

Nursing Curriculum

My internship at CMC Mercy in Charlotte gave me experience with a wide variety of health conditions and treatments, giving me the confidence I need for my future career as a nurse.

Savanna Culp, ’14 Nursing

Hands-On Experience

Nursing students complete their practicum requirement at area clinics and hospitals, including:

Atrium Health
Wake Forest Health
Levine Children’s Hospital
Novant Health

Career Opportunities

After passing the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, Pfieffer nursing graduates pursue careers as a a variety of areas, including:

Critical care nursing
Pediatric nursing
Psychiatric mental health
Medical-surgical nursing

Pfeiffer nursing grads also pursue graduate degrees and now practice as a:

Nurse educator
Nurse manager
Advanced practice nurse practitioner

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