FAQ
Admission Questions
Students may go to the Nursing Admissions page to see the admission process for the Nursing program.
Students are admitted each year in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
There are 120 seats available each cohort.
No. Students apply for a specific cohort. If they are not accepted, they must reapply for the next cohort.
No. Prospective Nursing students are automatically listed as “Pre‑Health Sciences,” but they do not need to complete that degree.To apply, students must complete the requirements listed on the Nursing Admissions page.
If a student plans to pursue a BSN, they will need additional coursework. Students should meet with a Nursing advisor for course‑planning guidance.
It varies depending on:
- Math and English placement
- Transfer credits
- Course load
Students should meet with an academic advisor for a personalized timeline.
Nursing Program Questions
- Tuition and student fees
- Digital Books/Courseware: $1,885
- Supplies (uniform, stethoscope, penlight, shoes): $200
- Course Fees: $414
- Clinical Fees: $200
Note: Fees vary and are subject to change.
The program is four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer), not including prerequisites.
First Semester
- NRSG 1100: Fundamentals of Nursing — 3.0
- NRSG 1105: Introduction to Clinical Judgement — 2.0
- NRSG 1110: Health Assessment — 2.0
- NRSG 1120: Pharmacology I — 1.0
- NRSG 1230: Pathophysiology (if not already completed) — 3.0
- PSY 1100 or FHS 1500: Lifespan Development (if not completed) — 3.0
Total: 8.0–14.0 credits
Second Semester
- NRSG 1200: Medical Surgical Nursing I — 4.0
- NRSG 1205: Medical Surgical Nursing I, Clinical Judgement — 2.0
- NRSG 1220: Pharmacology II — 1.0
- NRSG 1130: Mental Health Nursing — 2.0
- ENGL 1010 (if not completed) — 3.0
Total: 9.0–12.0 credits
Third Semester
- NRSG 2300: Medical Surgical Nursing II — 4.0
- NRSG 2305: Med Surg II, Clinical Judgement — 2.0
- NRSG 2310: Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing — 3.0
- NRSG 2315: OB/Peds Clinical Judgement — 1.0
- NRSG 2320: Nursing Pharmacology III — 1.0
Total: 11.0 credits
Fourth Semester
- NRSG 2400: Medical Surgical Nursing III — 4.0
- NRSG 2405: Med Surg III Clinical Judgement — 1.0
- NRSG 2410: Transition to Professional Nursing Practice — 2.0
- NRSG 2415: Transition to Practice Clinical Judgement Capstone — 2.0
- NRSG 2420: Nursing Pharmacology IV — 1.0
- NRSG 2430: Preparation for the NCLEX RN Exam — 1.0
Total: 11.0 credits
Additional Notes
- PSY 1100 or FHS 1500 must be completed before 3rd semester (C or better).
- ENGL 1010/2010/2100 must be completed before 3rd semester (C or better).
- NRSG 1230 must be completed before 2nd semester (C+ or better).
Classes occur 3–4 days a week, between 8am–5pm.
The program follows the 12‑week term schedule (see Academic Calendar).
No. Students must take all required courses each semester.
Some lectures may be online, but the program is mostly in‑person.
A computer or tablet is recommended for streaming and accessing digital textbooks.
Career Questions
More information is available through SLCC Career Services.
- Education:
- BSN includes leadership, research, management, and additional clinical training.
- Career Opportunities:
- AAS allows many clinical roles; BSN opens additional opportunities like informatics, OR nursing, administration, case management.
- Salary & Outlook:
- BSN nurses typically earn $3,000–$8,000 more after gaining experience.
- Many employers increasingly prefer BSNs.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Questions
Apply through the Financial Aid webpage.