Keigwin School of Nursing
The Keigwin School of Nursing offers the undergraduate degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE):
Consistent with the mission of Jacksonville University, the Keigwin School of Nursing is committed to the success of each student as a self-assured, competent, caring professional nurse, who practices in an evolving, complex health care environment, provides leadership to promote health among culturally diverse people and promotes the advancement of nursing knowledge through evidence-based practice and life-long learning.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is based on a strong liberal arts and science foundation and is offered to traditional and nontraditional students. The Keigwin School of Nursing prepares professional nurses as self-assured, competent generalists who think critically, engage in clinical inquiry, communicate effectively, and access and manage the health needs of clients in a variety of settings.
To strengthen their introduction into the Nursing profession and development as future Nurses, Nursing majors may join the Student Nurses Association (SNA). The SNA works to provide opportunity for personal, intellectual, professional and social growth of its members. Benefits include social networking, campus and community relation building, and opportunities for growth in leadership.
Programs
- Freshman Acceptance Program - A general four-year undergraduate degree where students are accepted into the nursing program as freshman. Nursing classes begin in the fall semester of the sophomore year. Students will have the opportunity to live together in a designated block of dorm rooms, will be required to take the introduction to nursing elective, be assigned a KSON faculty advisor and mentor, and participate in KSON social events throughout the academic year. By the end of the freshman year, students must meet minimum nursing admission standards for progression into nursing courses.
- Traditional BSN Program - A 28-month program for students holding an AA, or other Associate degree (must satisfy JU’s Articulation Agreement), or a BA or BS degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR who have completed all Jacksonville University undergraduate core courses. Nursing classes begin in the fall and spring semester.
- Second Degree BSN Program - A 12 or 16-month program for students who have a BS or BA from a regionally accredited college or university. Nursing classes begin in the summer semester. A foreign MD to BSN program option is available. Foreign MD to BSN students must meet the second degree to BSN admission criteria and follow the second degree curriculum.
- LPN-BSN Program-A program for Licensed practical nurses with one year of experience that also hold an AA, or other Associate degree (must satisfy JU’s Articulation Agreement), or a BA or BS degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR who have completed all Jacksonville University undergraduate core courses. Nursing classes begin in the fall and spring semester.
- RN-BSN Completion Track - For registered nurses, offered at satellite locations, or through an online/distance learning format.
Admission
Students must seek to gain admission to the University to qualify for admission to the Keigwin School of Nursing. The University admission procedure and the admission procedure to the School of Nursing is done with the same application. Admission to the Keigwin School of Nursing is a selective process. The satisfaction of minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. Only a limited number of students may be admitted into the nursing major each year. Transfer credit for nursing courses counted toward the BSN will be evaluated on an individual basis and approved by the Associate Dean of the Nursing program.
Tuition
For tuition fees for the Traditional BSN Program, and Second Degree to BSN Program refer to the Financial Information section of this catalog. All pre-licensure undergraduate students are considered 'traditional' for tuition purposes.