Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing offers students a choice of two tracks in which they can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, Pre-licensure) degree. If the students' career goal is to become a registered nurse or to build a bridge to become an advanced practice nurse, the BSN program at the Bradley School of Nursing is the perfect option for them. In fact, as the population ages, a BSN may soon be a requirement for nurses. The “Future of Nursing Report,” issued by the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recommends that 80% of registered nurses have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by 2020.

Pittsburg State University’s BSN program prepares graduates for success in today’s clinical setting. The experienced faculty, many of whom continue to practice in the field, provide students with the guidance and leadership they need to successfully earn licensure. In fact, the Bradley School of Nursing boasts a 2018 NCLEX Registered Nurse Board Pass Rate of 98.68% and a 2019 NCLEX Registered Nurse Board Pass Rate of 91.03%. (A phenomenal achievement when the national pass rate is just 89 percent.) This rate takes into account ALL students admitted into the program, not just those who sit for the NCLEX. It’s an astounding number, and a true reflection of the university faculty's expertise.