BSN Nursing

The pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program at Marshall University prepares professional nurse generalists to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a variety of healthcare settings. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, our undergraduate nursing program is available to qualified high school graduates, college students and college graduates. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN). For the last 3 years, our pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN) has been >90% with last year’s pass rate at 98.38%.

Marshall University’s baccalaureate nursing education provides exposure to various specialty areas in nursing including:

 Courses in nursing management/leadership, nursing research and evidence-based practice, transcultural nursing and others help prepare our graduates to be nurse generalists in an ever-changing health care arena.

Our nursing bachelor’s program includes a clinical practice component, which gives you the opportunity to apply your nursing theory and skills in real life situations. Clinical experiences will take place in local and regional locations. Additionally various clinics, doctor’s offices, health departments and schools are also utilized for clinical experiences throughout West Virginia and the Tri-State area.