Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science

Program Highlights

• Hands-on clinical practice with economically and socially diverse populations in the local communities 
• Immersive high-tech simulation equipment
• Career advancement
• Inter-disciplinary instruction, that includes biological, social, behavioral, medical, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, are threaded throughout the curriculum
• Leadership development 
• 50% or more of our clinical placements are at UCI Medical Center

You Should Apply If…

• You are eager to pursue licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)  
• You wish to enter the health care environment with a competitive edge 
• You will be interested in advancing your career in the future 
• You desire full mobility to explore all nursing pathways 

Goals

• Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and psycho-motor skills necessary for safe and competent practice.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing in a therapeutic and professional manner across a variety of health care environments.
• Provide culturally sensitive care for individuals and families from various socio-cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Incorporate principles of health promotion and health education in the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• Implement a plan of care based on the nursing process that integrates nursing diagnoses, advocacy, and caring principles.
• Integrate research while planning, implementing, and evaluating care for individuals, families, groups, and communities to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Apply management and leadership principles in the delivery of health care to individuals and families in a variety of settings.
• Pursue advanced degrees in research, clinical specialization, nursing education, and/or administration.
• Utilize informatics and technology to manage and improve the delivery of health care.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Earn a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Qualify to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses.
• Be eligible for certification as a public health nurse.
• Gain baseline knowledge of research and evidence-based practice strategies and application to practice.
• Gain knowledge of specialized concentrations of nursing practice
• Be prepared for leadership role(s), including collaborative interprofessional team building.
• Be prepared for future implementation of research in EBP or pathways into advanced practice nursing roles, if desired

Explore Your Pathways to Nursing

We recognize the competitiveness of nursing programs across California and encourage prospective applicants to explore all pathways to nursing. We’ve created materials to help support your journey into nursing to provide options into the profession.

Learn more about the different pathways available to you on your journey towards becoming a Registered Nurse here.