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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
    • Degree Pathways
      Undergraduate BSN-Accelerated, BSN-Basic, and BSN-Completion
    • Multiple Journey Options to fit your education path.
    • Meet with our friendly Admissions Rep to plan your journey

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Introduction

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree opens up a wide array of exciting career paths in healthcare. One of the most dynamic and rewarding aspects of nursing is the diversity of roles available, each offering different challenges, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a tangible impact on patient care and outcomes. Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences developed dynamic Bachelor of Science in Nursing offerings that balance your life around your education journey.

If you're considering BSN programs in Illinois, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences must be at the top of your list for quality, NCLEX pass rates, small class sizes and a rich tradition of excellence.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers three degree pathways of innovative BSN programs - accelerated, basic, and completion - that combine interactive classroom learning and extensive patient contact.

BSN-Accelerated

Four-Semester Degree Pathway Options

An accelerated nursing degree pathway is a fast-track nursing degree option for prospects with a previous degree or healthcare experience that allows students to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-A) more quickly than in a traditional program.

BSN-A Journey Options

Journey Offerings:

Click on these journey options to open the Degree Pathway that fits your education path:

  • BSN425
    BSN-Accelerated
    Four-Semester
    Summer Start | Full Time

  • BSNL425
    BSN-Accelerated with previous Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure Advanced Standing degree pathway students/applicants/prospects are eligible to receive advanced standing credit for NUR 330 and NUR 332 upon successful completion of the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination.
    Summer Start | Full Time

  • Military Medic
    BSN-Accelerated Military Medic
    Should add they receive 5 hours of advanced standing credit upon successful completion of a lab exam for NUR334.
    Summer Start | Full Time
BSN-A Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-nursing discipline OR two years of healthcare experience 

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 

Completion of all required prerequisite general education courses with a “C” (2.0) or above 

  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab-4 credits 
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab-4 credits 
  • Human Growth and Development-3 credits 
  • Medical Terminology-2 or 3 credits 
  • Microbiology with lab-4 credits 
  • Nutrition-3 credits 
  • Statistics-3 credits 

Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree must also have completed the following courses prior to the first semester of the program: 

  • Anthropology-3 credits 
  • College Algebra-3 credits 
  • English Composition I-3 credits 
  • English Composition II-3 credits 
  • Ethics-3 credits 
  • Humanities-3 credits 
  • Oral Communication-3 credits 
  • Psychology-3 credits 
  • Sociology-3 credits
BSN-A Application Materials

The BSN-Accelerated program begins in the summer semester.

Required application materials can be submitted as they are completed. All materials must be received before admission consideration. Review of completed applicant files requires 3 to 4 weeks.

Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

BSN-A Curriculum

The BSN-A Curriculum

Students will learn with a combination of in-person coursework and clinical experiences that offer extensive patient contact starting their first semester.

BSN-A Tuition & Fees

Your investment or cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

BSN-A Tuition & Fees

BSN-Basic

Five, Six, Nine-Semester Degree Pathway Options

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Basic (BSN-B) is a traditional option that allows a student who has completed all general education courses required for the baccalaureate nursing program to complete the nursing courses over five, six, or eight semesters. The diverse basic program combines both didactic and clinical nursing experiences.

BSN-B Journey Options

Journey Offerings:

Click on these journey options to open the Degree Pathway that fits your education path:

  • BSN525
    BSN-B Five Semester Option
    Spring Start | Full-Time

  • BSN625
    BSN-B Six Semester Option
    Fall Start | Full-Time

  • BSN925
    BSN-B Eight Semester Option
    Fall Start | Part-Time

  • BSNL525
    Five Semester Option
    BSN-Basic students with previous Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure Advanced Standing degree pathway are eligible to receive advanced standing credit for NUR 330 and NUR 332 upon successful completion of the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination.
    Spring Start | Full-Time
  • BSNL625
    Six Semester Option
    BSN-Basic students with previous Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure Advanced Standing degree pathway are eligible to receive advanced standing credit for NUR 330 and NUR 332 upon successful completion of the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination.
    Fall Start | Full-Time
  • BSNL925
    Eight Semester Option
    BSN-Basic students with previous Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure Advanced Standing degree pathway are eligible to receive advanced standing credit for NUR 330 and NUR 332 upon successful completion of the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination.
    Fall Start | Part-Time
  • BSNM525 - Military Medic
    BSN-B Military Medic
    Should a distinction about 5 hours advanced standing credit upon completion of NUR334
    Five Semester Option
    Spring Start | Full-Time
BSN-B Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale 

Completion of all required prerequisite general education courses with a “C” (2.0) or above  

  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab4 credits  
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab-4 credits  
  • Anthropology-3 credits*  
  • College Algebra-3 credits*  
  • English Composition I-3 credits*  
  • English Composition II-3 credits*  
  • Ethics-3 credits*  
  • Human Growth and Development-3 credits  
  • Humanities-3 credits*  
  • Medical Terminology-2 or 3 credits  
  • Microbiology with lab-4 credits  
  • Nutrition-3 credits  
  • Oral Communication-3 credits*  
  • Psychology-3 credits*  
  • Sociology-3 credits*  
  • Statistics-3 credits  

*Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree in any non-nursing discipline from an accredited institution are not required to take these courses.

BSN-B Application Materials

The BSN-Basic program option

Required application materials can be submitted as they are completed. All materials must be received before admission consideration. Review of completed applicant files requires 3 to 4 weeks.

Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

BSN-B Curriculum

The BSN-B Curriculum:

Students will learn with a combination of in-person coursework and clinical experiences that offer extensive patient contact starting their first semester.

Standard

LPN-BSN

Military Medic

BSN-B Tuition & Fees

Your investment or cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

BSN-B Tuition & Fees

BSN-C

Full time | Four-Semester
Part time | Seven-Semester
Degree Pathway Options

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (BSN-C) is an online option that provides advanced education for the graduate of an associate degree or diploma nursing program who has passed the NCLEX-RN and already has a nursing license. Basic knowledge and skills at the Associate of Science level are built upon and expanded in the BSN-C program option. The program of study combines didactic, lab, and clinical nursing experiences and general education courses. Students may pursue the BSN-C in a full-time or part-time capacity. The program is designed for completion in two years when taken in a full-time capacity.

BSN-C Journey Options

Journey Offerings:

Click on these journey options to open the Degree Pathway that fits your education path:

  • BSNC4SU
    BSN-C Full-Time
    Summer Start
    Four-Semester Option
  • BSNC7SU
    BSN-C Part-Time
    Summer Start
    Seven-Semester Option
BSN-C Admission Requirements
BSN-C Application Materials
BSN-C General Education Prerequisites
BSN-C Curriculum
BSN-C Tuition & Fees

Your investment or cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

BSN-C Tuition & Fees

Program Goals

Intellectual Curiosity
  • Integrate knowledge from nursing, natural and social sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and interprofessional healthcare disciplines to apply clinical judgment in the practice of nursing.
  • Synthesize and incorporate nursing knowledge to improve health and provide safe and competent nursing care based on evidence.
Professional Practice
  • Provide person-centered care that is holistic, individualized, just, respectful, compassionate, culturally sensitive, coordinated, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate for individuals and families.
  • Apply population health principles from prevention to disease management through partnerships with the community, public health, government entities, and others to improve equitable population health outcomes.
  • Implement standards of safety and quality improvement as core values of nursing practice to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
  • Collaborate and communicate professionally as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team to manage comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, and communities to optimize care, and enhance the healthcare experience, and outcomes.
  • Coordinate resources to provide safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations within complex systems of health care.
  • Use informatics and healthcare technologies to gather data, inform decisions, and provide safe, high-quality, and efficient care in accordance with best practice and professional and regulatory standards.
Caring for Self and Others
  • Develop and demonstrate a professional identity that includes accountability, integrity, civility, perspective, collaborative disposition, and behaviors that reflect nursing’s characteristics and values.
  • Engage in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being, contribute to lifelong learning, and support the development of nursing expertise and leadership capacity.

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