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Nursing
Learn how to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.
In Alma’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you’ll build a cross-disciplinary foundation in the sciences and humanities. Then, you’ll put your expertise to the test through hands-on learning and clinical placements.
- You’ll study fundamentals in biology and chemistry — learning to create connections between the disciplines on which medicine is based.
- You’ll take practical and theoretical courses in nursing, along with integrative physiology and health science, psychology and healthcare administration. You’ll also dive into fields like history, political science and philosophy, where you’ll develop the critical thinking, communication and leadership skills you need to thrive in work and life.
- You’ll learn from accomplished faculty who share a passion for respectful, compassionate patient care. And you’ll apply everything you study in the classroom to practicums, laboratory work and clinical placements at home and abroad.
- You’ll graduate ready to take the next step in your nursing career: the NCLEX exam.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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18Average class size
Possible Careers
Learn how to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.
In Alma’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you’ll build a cross-disciplinary foundation in the sciences and humanities. Then, you’ll put your expertise to the test through hands-on learning and clinical placements.
- You’ll study fundamentals in biology and chemistry — learning to create connections between the disciplines on which medicine is based.
- You’ll take practical and theoretical courses in nursing, along with integrative physiology and health science, psychology and healthcare administration. You’ll also dive into fields like history, political science and philosophy, where you’ll develop the critical thinking, communication and leadership skills you need to thrive in work and life.
- You’ll learn from accomplished faculty who share a passion for respectful, compassionate patient care. And you’ll apply everything you study in the classroom to practicums, laboratory work and clinical placements at home and abroad.
- You’ll graduate ready to take the next step in your nursing career: the NCLEX exam.
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No one describes the Alma experience better than those living it. Explore their stories, in their own words, below.
The field experience is hugely beneficial for my future career and I really enjoy it in the moment. Not many undergrads can say that they know exactly what they want to do and have the skills to do it, but I do.
The field experience is hugely beneficial for my future career and I really enjoy it in the moment. Not many undergrads can say that they know exactly what they want to do and have the skills to do it, but I do.
The field experience is hugely beneficial for my future career and I really enjoy it in the moment. Not many undergrads can say that they know exactly what they want to do and have the skills to do it, but I do.
The field experience is hugely beneficial for my future career and I really enjoy it in the moment. Not many undergrads can say that they know exactly what they want to do and have the skills to do it, but I do.
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The Alma Venture
Dream it, learn it, do it. The Alma Venture program means that you — and every single one of your peers — will have the opportunity to design a unique, hands-on learning experience at home or abroad.
Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.
Get hands-on experience.
With a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you’ll have all the benefits of a broad liberal arts education while gaining the hands-on experience you’ll need to thrive in a clinical environment.
In your junior year, you’ll hone your skills in a global community health course. In your Spring Term, you’ll travel to a country like Costa Rica, Peru or Ecuador. There, you’ll live in the community, working in a local clinic and caring for underserved populations, exposing you to new perspectives on health care and resources in other cultures.
Simulation Lab on Campus
In our state-of-the-art simulation lab, which we share with MyMichigan Health – Gratiot, you’ll practice physical exams and health assessments on high-fidelity simulation manikins. You’ll develop skills in venipuncture, intravenous therapy and wound care, learning from experienced nursing trainers. And, thanks to your practical experience, you’ll become competent at delivering high-quality treatment in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing patient needs.
What You Need to Know
Thanks to a comprehensive curriculum and excellent clinical experience, students of Alma’s BSN program graduate with the foundation to secure work in nursing or pursue advanced study. Our program prepares students to take the NCLEX exam in the State of Michigan* and pursue a wide variety of career opportunities.
*If you wish to practice in another state, we recommend you review the Board of Nursing requirements.
Recent Employers:
- MyMichigan Health – Gratiot
- Ascension Health – St. Mary’s
- Covenant Healthcare
- Henry Ford Health System
- Ingham County Health Department
- The Masonic Home
- Mercy Health
- William Beaumont Health System
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Alma College offers a well-rounded curriculum that blends foundational nursing education with real-world application. Students begin with core courses in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, building a strong knowledge base for advanced nursing concepts. As they progress, they engage in hands-on clinical training at top healthcare facilities across Michigan, gaining practical experience in diverse patient care settings.
The program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, ensuring that students not only understand the science of nursing but can also apply it effectively in real-world scenarios. Specialized coursework in areas such as community health, pediatrics, and critical care provides opportunities to explore areas of interest. By graduation, students are fully prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and embark on successful careers in today’s dynamic healthcare field.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
One hundred credits, including:
- Professional Sequence (50 credits): NUR-102, 220, 302, 310, 350, 351, 360, 452, 453, 454, 455, 482, and 500.
- Integrative Science Core (42 credits): BIO-121 or IPH-131; BIO-308; CHM-115; IPH-231*, 232*, 301, 310 or 311, 328*, and 340* or 341*; PSY-120 and 331.
- Required Cognates (8 credits):
- Four credits from: MTH-116, IPH-230 or PSY-220;
- Four credits from: PHL-103, 126, 229, 240 or BIO-210.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in courses noted with an *.
Admission
Admission
Admission
First-year students interested in Nursing must register as Pre-Nursing during registration for their first semester. In the Fall of the sophomore year, pre-nursing students will apply for admission to the Nursing program. Admission into the Nursing program requirements are:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5.
- A C or higher in all courses noted with *.
- Minimum grade of 3.0 in NUR 102
- Each nursing cohort is limited to 32 students. If further selection is required, academic success in IPH 131/BIO 121, CHM 115, and IPH 231 will be considered.
Additional Program Requirements
Additional Program Requirements
Additional Program Requirements
- All nursing students must maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in nursing (NUR) courses.
- All nursing students must earn a minimum grade of BC in every nursing (NUR) course to progress in the program.
- Any nursing student earning a C or below in a nursing course (NUR) must repeat the course to remain in the program and progress. The student may continue to take courses in the same tier while waiting to repeat the course.
- A student may repeat only one nursing course (NUR) and may repeat a nursing course only one time. If a student fails to achieve a grade of BC or above in a second NUR course, or a grade of BC or above in a repeated nursing course, the student will not be allowed to remain in the Alma College nursing program.
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