Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A Profession with Purpose.
A bachelor of science in nursing is your first step toward licensure as an RN — and a pathway to a fulfilling career in service to others.
At John Carroll University, you’ll learn from passionate educators and nurse leaders and gain valuable real-world experience at the region’s most recognizable names in healthcare.
Why JCU for Nursing?
Holistic care isn’t just a buzzword at JCU. It’s our very foundation. Our Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited BSN program prepares you to provide compassionate, person-centered care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at John Carroll University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Our Mission
Innovate. Inspire. Transform. Our patient-centered education prepares compassionate nurses who drive positive change. Guided by Jesuit values of excellence, professionalism and service, we advance the field and improve healthcare systems and communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to inspire and empower the next generation of nursing leaders who will transform healthcare through innovation, compassion, service, and excellence. We strive to produce highly skilled and resilient nursing leaders who improve patient outcomes and advance the field through visionary leadership and patient-centered care.
Our Framework
Our nursing curriculum is built on an integrated framework that connects Jesuit values with clinical excellence, experiential learning, and reflective practice.
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Core: Transform, Innovate, Inspire
Jesuit Core: Magis, Cura Personalis, Person for and with Others
Foundational Principles: Knowledge, Scientific Discipline, Holistic Care, Diversity, Equity, Professional Development, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Interprofessional Collaboration, Population Health
Pedagogical Approaches: Active Learning, Problem Solving, Experiential Learning, Reflective Practice
Our Values
The following core values are embedded throughout our policies, programs and student body and align with our Jesuit traditions:
- An environment of inquiry that embraces Jesuit Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and reason complement each other in learning. In pursuit of our educational mission, the University welcomes perspectives and participation in our mission from faculty, staff, students, and alumni of all faiths and of no faith.
- A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our graduates the knowledge, eloquence, sensitivity, and commitment to embrace and to live humane values.
- A campus committed to the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical development of each student.
- An inclusive community where differing points of view and experiences are valued as opportunities for mutual learning.
- A culture of service and excellence that permeates every program and office.
- A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each other and the community.
- A campus that responds to demographic, economic, and social challenges.
- An appreciation that our personal and collective choices can build a more just world.
Hands-on Learning
Learn by doing in the Nader Family Foundation Simulation Center. Practice skills and participate in real-world scenarios in a cutting-edge facility equipped with tools and technology that mirror professional healthcare settings.
Clinical Training
Gain practical experience across Northeast Ohio’s major healthcare systems. During your clinical training, you’ll hone your skills and observe inter-professional caregiving teams in action.
Academics
Program Overview
John Carroll’s BSN program combines our liberal arts tradition with evidence-based clinical practice. Across four years of coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, you’ll build the knowledge, skills, and professional identity to provide holistic, patient-centered care. Our curriculum is guided by our mission, vision, and strategic framework.
Curriculum: What You Will Learn
You'll develop comprehensive nursing knowledge and clinical skills through pre-nursing prerequisites, core courses, and specialized nursing coursework. The program prepares you to be clinicians, critical thinkers, leaders, coordinators and designers of healthcare with holistic skills for culturally diverse patients in complex care settings.
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Pathways
Your Path Forward Starts Here
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4 years
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Discover John Carroll University's BSN program, designed to prepare compassionate and skilled nurses ready to impact healthcare positively.
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Your Pathway to Medicine, Secured
Future in Focus
Lock in your medical school acceptance while you're still an undergrad. No MCAT stress, no application uncertainty. Focus on your JCU education knowing your future in medicine is already set.
Onward
JCU's Distinct Promise
Pathways are just the beginning.
Onward makes them happen.
From your first semester forward, Onward connects your goals with the people, experiences, and support that help you build momentum with purpose.
Careers
Where Our Alumni Go
JCU alumni work in a variety of nursing settings, including hospitals, skills care facilities, outpatient centers, home health agencies, and schools.
