Nursing, BSN

As a graduate of the Nursing program, you will be able to support individuals, families and communities as an advocate while synthesizing knowledge from the liberal arts, applied sciences and current research in the delivery of nursing care. You’ll develop a commitment to community involvement and leadership within that community while being able to evaluate communication techniques, and advocate for culturally diverse healthcare practices.

Total Credit Hours: 124

• General Education Core: 37 hours
• Required Support Courses: 23 hours
• Nursing Major: 64 hours

• Student Nursing Association
• Pre-Health Society

The Rochester Christian University School of Nursing (RCU-SON) is pleased to offer freshman acceptance to qualified high school seniors. Freshman acceptance assures admission to the nursing program upon completion of prerequisite courses for the nursing major. Prerequisite courses must be completed within two years of initial enrollment to Rochester Christian University. The criteria for freshman admission to the RCU-SON are as follows:

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
• Successful completion (grade of B- or higher) of one year of biology, chemistry and algebra.
• Enrollment at Rochester Christian University following high school.

Applications:

• Priority will be given to students who apply before February 1.
• Applications will remain open until all Direct Admit seats are filled. For details contact Admissions at admissions@rochesteru.edu.
• Each applicant will be interviewed by the RCU SON.
• Rochester Christian University School of Nursing applicants will write a 500-1000 word essay highlighting the reasons why you want to attend the Rochester Christian University School of Nursing.  Describe the skills, experiences, and personal attributes you have that will make you a Servant Leader within the field of nursing. Please submit your essay as a word document to Susan Griffin at sgriffin@rochesteru.edu.  Be sure to include your name in the title of the document.

Upon direct admission, students will:

• Maintain full-time enrollment at Rochester Christian University.
• Complete all prerequisite courses and be eligible for the nursing major within 2 years of initial enrollment

• RCU Nursing Student Handbook 2023-24
• Rubel Shelly Servant Leader Scholarship Application