Nursing Students practicing in the nursing simulation labs
  • Program Type
    Major
  • Degrees Offered
    B.A., B.S.
  • School
    Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree through one of the nation’s highest-ranking nursing programs at the University of Mary — prepare for a career in the most trusted profession in health care.

Graduate and Non-Traditional Nursing

Beyond our traditional BSN tracks, we offer a full range of undergraduate (RN to BSN, LPN to BSN) and graduate (MSN, DNP) degree pathways for working nurses.

What You’ll Learn

Colleges of Distinction Nursing 2026-27

Formed in our tradition of service and leadership, you will graduate prepared to provide excellent nursing care, advocate for those in need, and make a lasting impact in your profession and community.

Gain Practical Experience

You’ll develop competency and compassion through immersive clinical learning experiences that emphasize care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Clinical placements in a wide range of health care systems, settings, and specialty practice areas provide the skills and experience you need to thrive in today's evolving nursing landscape.

Save Time and Money

All students enrolled in our traditional, on-campus nursing program are eligible for generous financial support.

We also offer multiple pathways for nursing students to earn their degrees, including our 2.6-year tuition-free Nursing Academy, 3-year and 3.5-year Direct Admission pathways, and our traditional four-year program. In addition, licensed nurses can advance their careers through our dedicated LPN-to-BSN and RN-to-BSN programs.

Practice with Confidence

Graduates of our BSN program pass their licensure exam and enter the workforce more quickly than their peers. Over the past five years, University of Mary graduates have achieved an outstanding 98% average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate — well above state and national averages. Their competency translates into career success, with 98% of spring 2026 graduates who sought employment securing a nursing position by graduation, compared to the national average of 84%. 

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Accreditations

View additional information regarding the accreditation of this program.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of registered nurses to grow by 5% through 2034. Most nurses practice in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, primary care clinics, and other health care settings. Others prepare future nurses as college or university professors or advance the field as research scientists.

Career Paths

  • Registered Nurse
  • Health Educator
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Nurse Manager
  • Quality Coordinator  
Portrait of Dean Billie Madler

We are committed to the Mary legacy of preparing highly competent and compassionate nurses eager to fulfill their own caring ministry to individuals, families, and communities.

Dr. Billie Madler, Dean, College of Nursing

Take Your Next Step in Nursing