Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at St. Mary’s

The newly established Department of Nursing at St. Mary’s University offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program will prepare practice-ready, entry-level professional nurses by integrating a liberal arts education and Catholic and Marianist values with the skills and science of nursing. The Nursing Program is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas Board of Nursing.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at St. Mary’s University is pursuing initial
accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does
not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

• Degree Plans

  The BSN at St. Mary’s is a 123-credit hour, four-year program admitting students every fall semester.

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Course Highlights

  The curriculum is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of professional nurses, and includes math and science courses specific to nurses, 12 hours of prerequisite courses and 63 hours of nursing core courses.

  Course areas include:

  Pharmacology
  Pathophysiology
  Childbearing and childrearing
  Adult and older adult health
  Food and nutrition
  Mental health
  Health promotion
  Health care policy and technology

  Find course descriptions and requirements:

  Course catalog

• St. Mary’s Nursing Clinical Experiences

  Clinical practice learning experiences include actual hours of practice in nursing skills and computer laboratories, simulated clinical experiences, faculty-supervised hands-on clinical care in real health care settings, clinical conferences and observation experiences. Students spend time in clinical experiences distributed across the curriculum consistent with Texas Board of
  Nursing requirements and national organizations in nursing education standards.

  

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  Nursing Facilities and Technology

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  The program is housed on the third floor of the new Blank Sheppard Innovation Center, home to multiple simulations labs providing realistic, hands-on training
  and state-of-the-art equipment to prepare our students to be the next generation of nurses.

  The program is equipped with a range of essential medical equipment for students to perform a variety of nursing skills and to foster a high-quality educational experience. Students will be guided and supported by a faculty of caring, qualified nurses with advanced degrees

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How do I get into the Nursing Program?

Nursing Program Admission Requirements*

St. Mary’s employs a two-step admission process for its Nursing Program. In the initial phase, candidates apply as general admission students for the first year. Following their first semester, candidates are eligible to apply for the Nursing Program by March 1. Transfer students may also apply, provided they meet the admission requirements for equivalent prerequisite courses, GPA and TEAS exam. Priority is given to currently enrolled St. Mary’s students. Application materials will be reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee with
decisions based on the following criteria:

Requirements for admission include:

Student in good standing at St. Mary’s University with minimum GPA 2.0
BL 1411 Human Anatomy and Physiology (or equivalent)  with a “C” or better
MT 1304 Algebra with Clinical Applications (or equivalent)  with a “C” or better
ATI TEAS exam with a comprehensive score of 58.7% or better
This eATI TEAS exam with a comprehensive score of 58.7% or better
May be taken three times within a six-month timeframe, with one month between each test retake to provide time for self-directed remediation

Additionally, candidates must do the following by the end of their first year at
St. Mary’s to be admitted into the Nursing Program:

Remain in good standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 Achieve a “C” or better in BL 1412 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (or equivalent)
Achieve a “C” or better in CH 1305 Chemistry for Health Professions (or equivalent)

Interviews will begin the first week of May, and final admission decisions will be completed by the first week of June. The program will provisionally admit 35 students. Provisionally admitted students must complete the criminal background check and fingerprinting process required by the Texas Board of Nursing prior to July 1.

Please review §213.28. Licensure of Individuals with Criminal History for concerns regarding licensure with a criminal history.

St. Mary’s University Nursing Program is committed to providing a learning environment that fosters academic and professional success. Allowing students who have been dismissed from another nursing program could compromise the integrity of our program and the safety of patients under our care. We believe that this policy upholds the standards of our program and ensures that all students are fully capable of meeting the demands of the nursing profession. It is for this reason that students who have been dismissed or dropped from a previous nursing program due to academic performance, clinical performance, professional misconduct or any other reason are not eligible for admission to the St. Mary’s University Nursing Program. This policy applies to all applicants, regardless of the reason for dismissal or the time elapsed since the dismissal.

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