Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled healthcare professionals, the Mount Saint Mary College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program equips students with the knowledge and practical training needed to succeed on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and as a nurse. Through our state-of-the-art clinical simulation center and immersive, hands-on clinical experiences in diverse healthcare specialities, you can feel confident that you will become a skilled, compassionate, patient-centered registered nurse (RN) ready for today’s fast-paced healthcare environments.
The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing/master’s degree program in Nursing at Mount Saint Mary College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Learn more about our accreditation.
Why Choose the Mount's Nursing program
- Directly admitted into our Nursing program - no waiting lists or additional applications
- Train in state-of-the-art simulation labs with experienced nurses leading instruction
- Begin major-related classes during your freshman year, followed by core Nursing classes and clinicals as a sophomore
- 50+ clinical partnerships in diverse healthcare settings including Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Albany Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and many more
- NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate consistently higher than the national average
- Hands-on opportunities for enhancing skills such as leading blood drives and administering flu vaccines
- Level up your healthcare career post-graduation with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Science in Nursing Education. Plus, Mount alums receive 20% off graduate tuition!
Application requirements for first-year Nursing applicants: Completed application and official high school transcript. Applicants are welcome to submit additional materials they feel may enhance their application, such as a letter of recommendation.
Minimum GPA: 85/3.0
Required science courses: Biology, plus two additional years of lab science (it is strongly recommended students take one year of high school Chemistry)
Required math courses: A minimum of two years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or Pre-calc)
required credits in Nursing
years to complete
Shannon Cristiano“Nursing school is like nothing else, and you rely on your friends and the faculty to help get you through it. It’s reassuring knowing that you have people around you who know exactly what you are going through and support you the entire way. The School of Nursing also has a strong focus on community outreach, which helps to enrich your nursing education while also making you a more rounded individual.”
Shannon Cristiano
What to expect as a Nursing major
The Mount’s Nursing program builds the grit, determination, and dedication you’ll use every day as a nurse. In the classroom, you'll master essential skills through hands-on practice and advanced VR simulations. Outside the classroom, you’ll put your training into action by leading blood drives, offering flu vaccinations, and completing clinical rotations in real-world healthcare settings. Your time at the Mount isn't just spent in our signature blue and white scrubs, we highly encourage a well-rounded college experience where you can play on a sports team, study abroad, and participate in extracurricular activities such as the Students Nurses’ Association or Honors Program. Your hard work all leads to one defining milestone: receiving your nursing pin at Nursing Pinning Ceremony, celebrating your official transition from student to professional nurse.
Curriculum overview
Requirements: The Nursing program consists of 56 Nursing credits. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75+ and earn a C or better in prerequisite biology and chemistry courses.
Timeline: Foundational science and psychology courses during freshman year prepare you for upper-lever Nursing classes beginning your sophomore year.
Clinicals: Throughout your time at the Mount, you’ll participate in a variety of clinical placements that correlate with your courses, exposing you to a number of settings you may find yourself in as a nurse, including acute care, emergency, labor and delivery, and more.
Learn about Nursing major academic requirements and courses here.
Be Prepared for your future
The Hudson Valley is a fast-growing healthcare hub, meaning once you graduate and pass the NCLEX-RN, the possibilities for applying your degree are endless. Through hands-on experience in real clinical settings, Mount Nursing students can feel confident that they are equipped with the necessary skills to care for patients in the ER, OR, ICU, alongside opportunities in pre-k-12 schools, public health, forensics, and travel nursing.
Here’s how some of our Nursing alumni are using their degrees:
- Frederick Davidson ’93, Director of Human Health Services and Army Public Health Nursing Consultant for the United States Army
- Sean D’Onofrio ’17, Registered Nurse at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Children's National Medical Center and 2018 Conway Clinical Scholar
- Nicholas Terzulli ’19, Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Victoria Mannone ’19, Registered Nurse at the Mayo Clinic
- Emily Leath '20, Registered Nurse at Stonybrook Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a bachelor’s degree that prepares students to become registered nurses through coursework and clinical training.
The Nursing program at MSMC is designed to lead students up to the NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination. Upon passing the NCLEX-RN, you will be a registered nurse. Please note that the NCLEX is taken at the completion of the program and is not included in the program or in tuition.
Most students complete the Nursing program in four years.
Yes, clinical experiences are included in your tuition and fees.
If you're already an RN and you're looking to obtain a BSN, our RN to BSN program may be for you.
Meet the School of Nursing
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