Bachelor of Science
A BSN in nursing is the basic nursing Bachelor of Science degree and the first step toward becoming a registered nurse. After finishing your pre-licensure BSN, you can complete additional schooling to become an advanced nurse, including:
With supportive faculty and strong connections with Southeast Michigan’s robust health care systems, OU’s nursing Bachelor of Science program offers a nursing education that meets the highest standards of the profession.
You might be wondering, “How long does it take to become a nurse?” Through OU’s comprehensive program, you can earn your BSN in nursing in just three years. You’ll be well-prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam and begin your life-changing career in nursing.
A BSN in nursing is the basic nursing Bachelor of Science degree and the first step toward becoming a registered nurse. After finishing your pre-licensure BSN, you can complete additional schooling to become an advanced nurse, including:
With supportive faculty and strong connections with Southeast Michigan’s robust health care systems, OU’s nursing Bachelor of Science program offers a nursing education that meets the highest standards of the profession.
You might be wondering, “How long does it take to become a nurse?” Through OU’s comprehensive program, you can earn your BSN in nursing in just three years. You’ll be well-prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam and begin your life-changing career in nursing.
As the largest state-funded nursing program in Michigan, Oakland University’s BSN in nursing prepares you to meet the critical demands of our consistently evolving health care industry.
With our elite accreditation, Oakland University’s basic BSN in nursing offers a best-in-class education that is widely recognized in the region and beyond. By cultivating your analytical, professional development and clinical skills, your pre-licensure BSN will prepare you to pass the NCLEX-RN exam, putting you on the path to becoming an RN.
Our nursing Bachelor of Science degree, and successful passage of your nursing exam, may create opportunities for you in areas such as:
The Oakland BSN in nursing program is a three-year program that requires completion of 125 credit hours. Some of the courses you will take include:
You’ll also complete a nursing capstone/preceptorship project, which facilitates your growth and transition from pre-licensure BSN student to the role of professional RN.
Oakland University’s School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Higher Learning Commission.
Not sure if the basic BSN in nursing degree is right for you? Check out our other nursing degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options: