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Discover your passion for caregiving through Bradley’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Our friendly and supportive approach will empower you to become a confident caregiver. Whether you have no college background or are already an RN or an LPN, Bradley welcomes you into our direct-admit undergraduate programs.

Bradley is one of only four universities in the nation to implement Epic’s student training platform, Lyceum, into the nursing curriculum. This powerful platform gives you direct experience with the digital health record software used in hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide—so you’ll enter clinicals confident, capable, and one step ahead.

Four Pathways to Build Your Career

Nursing
Registered Nurse (Prerequisite: Associate’s Degree in Nursing)
Licensed Practical Nurse (Prerequisite: Diploma Degree in Nursing)
Accelerated Nursing (ABSN 2nd Degree – Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree in something other than Nursing)

Experiential Learning

With a nursing degree from Bradley, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to excel in your caregiving role. Join us today and embark on a fulfilling path where your passion for nursing can truly make a difference.

From the moment you step into our program, our faculty and clinical supervisors will be by your side, guiding you through your educational journey. With their vast knowledge and experience, they will educate and mentor you on campus and online. At Bradley, we prioritize building solid professional connections, ensuring you leave with a valuable support network.

At Bradley, your journey begins with the same tools and technologies used in hospitals across the country, right from day one.

Train with the nation’s leading healthcare software before entering clinical settings
Use Lyceum, Epic’s student training platform, in the classroom, skills lab, and simulation labs
Build digital confidence and decrease the learning curve before your first clinical rotation
Graduate with in-demand skills that employers value

Bradley’s Nursing Programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Career Opportunities

At Bradley, we believe in providing a comprehensive education beyond the classroom. Take advantage of Peoria’s thriving medical community, which boasts two major hospital systems, numerous public health facilities, and several long-term care communities.

OSF HealthCare (Greater Peoria’s largest employer with nearly 13,500 employees)
OSF Life Flight and Level 1 Trauma Center
Carle Health System
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center (One of the world’s largest simulation and innovation centers)

Program Details

Major Requirements

Required Courses – 109 hrs.

BIO 111: Introduction to Cell Biology (3 hrs.)
BIO 202: Microbiology (4 hrs.)
BIO 230: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophys. (3 hrs.)
BIO 231: Laboratory (1 hr.)
BIO 232: Anatomy, Physiology and; Pathophys. (3 hrs.)
BIO 233: Laboratory (1 hr.)
CHM 100: Fund. of General Chemistry (NS) (3 hrs.)
CHM 101: Chemistry Laboratory (1 hr.)
CHM 162: Fund. of Organic Chemistry (3 hrs.)
COM 103: Oral Communication Process (OC) (3 hrs.)
ENG 101: Composition (W1) (3 hrs.)
ENG: Jr. Level Composition (3 hrs.)
FCS 202: Nutrition Today (3 hrs.)
MTH 111: Statistics (QR) (3 hrs.)
NUR 200: Fundamentals of Nursing (T) (4 hrs.)
NUR 203: Fundamentals of Nursing (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 204: Health Assessment (2 hrs.)
NUR 206: Adult Health I (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 207: Adult Health I (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 306: Maternal/Newborn Nsg (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 307: Maternal/Newborn Nsg (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 308: Nursing of Children (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 309: Nursing of Children (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 318: Pharmacology (2 hrs.)
NUR 303: Research in Nursing (WI tag) (3 hrs.)
NUR 314: Psychiatric Nsg (T) (2 hrs.)
NUR 315: Psychiatric Nsg (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 316: Adult Health II (T) (4 hrs.)
NUR 391: Medical Terminology (1 hr.)
NUR 403: Community Health Practicum (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 404: Community Health Nsg (T) (2 hrs.)
NUR 408: Adult Health III (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 409: Senior Practicum I (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 411: Senior Practicum I Med Surg (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 410: Adult Health IV (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 413: Leadership Practicum (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 414: Senior Seminar (1 hr.)
NUR 417: Senior Practicum II (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 418: Nursing Leadership (T) (2 hrs.)
PSY 101: Principles of Psychology (SB) (3 hrs.)
PSY 303: Development (3 hrs.)
PSY 311: Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs.)
SOC 100: Social Perspectives (SB) (3 hrs.)

Program Outcomes

Outcomes

At the completion of the undergraduate nursing program, the graduate will:

Utilize critical thinking strategies to synthesize knowledge from the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, and nursing as the base for nursing practice.
Integrate leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the achievement of safety and high-quality outcomes as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
Appraise and synthesize current evidence to guide clinical decision making.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices to support safe clinical practice.
Foster communication between and among professional healthcare teams to optimize quality patient outcomes.
Appraise the delivery of healthcare into micro and macro systems, and articulate to key decision makers issues that affect the nursing profession and clinical outcomes.
Appraise the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations and collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to develop and manage intervention plans in various settings.
Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors, while upholding professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
Integrate, translate, and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of safety across the lifespan.