Nursing, BSN

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Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Central Welcome Center
(860) 832-2278
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Academic Contact

Adam Bourgoin
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Gerontology Minor
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
22514
860.832.3104
abourgoin@ccsu.edu

Academic Department

Nursing

Nursing, BSN

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consists of 60 credits in nursing and 65 credits in general education and electives. The national nursing licensing board reports that a high percentage of Central students who complete the BSN program also pass the NCLEX-RN exam on their first attempt.

First time NCLEX-RN Pass Rates for Central BSN Graduates:
2021 – 96%
2020 – 97%
2019 – 92%
2018 – 100%

Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.
  2. Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high
    quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings.
  3. Critically evaluate evidence-based research in collaboration with other members of the
    healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
  4. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and
    communication devices that support safe nursing practice.
  5. Advocate for a variety of socio-political issues affecting health care through
    participation in legislative and political forums.
  6. Incorporate inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative skills into
    the delivery of evidence-based, culturally sensitive patient-centered care.
  7. Provide innovative interventions to promote health and prevent illness invulnerable
    populations.
  8. Practice from a caring, professional nursing perspective by incorporating the values of
    social justice, diversity, and global awareness.
  9. Integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through use of the nursing process to
    provide patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan from a diverse
    perspective.