Introduction Grounded in Jesuit and Nursing traditions, the Pre-licensure BSN nursing program offered by the Department of Nursing at Gonzaga University focuses on the values of servant leadership, social justice, community and reflective practitioner. The Nursing program embraces the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) which includes nurses work, nursing roles, complexity of health care, organizations, individuals, families, communities and populations.

BSN Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

• Integrate knowledge of research, communication skills, theory and technological tools to implement the professional nursing roles with and in a complex adaptive system.
• Create a therapeutic and collaborative environment that facilitates culturally sensitive healthcare for individuals, families, organizations, communities, and populations.
• Assume professional accountability and responsibility through reflective practice, critical thinking, and use of ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Promote change in current and future health care practices through the use of servant leadership principles and knowledge of complex adaptive systems.
• Promote the nursing profession and advance social justice for the underserved through the use of nursing and Jesuit values.

Program Overview

During their first two years at Gonzaga University, students complete their GU core classes and Nursing prerequisites. At the end of their sophomore year, students apply for admission to the upper division nursing program. Admission to the upper division BSN program is competitive and selective. Not all students who apply can be accommodated.

Completed applications for admission to the upper division nursing program must be received by the Nursing Department by January 15th for fall admission and September 15th for spring admission. Students will be admitted to the upper division nursing program twice a year. This is a competitive process and each candidate is evaluated on his/her overall portfolio, which includes recommendations, resume, personal essay, and cumulative GPA.

Students who are admitted to the upper division nursing program begin coursework and clinical experiences in a variety of community and healthcare settings to prepare them to practice as a professional nurse The program also prepares students to take the NCLEX exam after graduation, which is a requirement for licensure as a registered nurse. The BSN Application process is closed at this time.

Chairperson: Mary Sue Gorski
Professors: M. McFarland, S. Norwood
Associate Professor: G. Ray-Springer
Assistant Professors: D. Abendroth, N. Beckham, M. Gorski, L. Murphy, D. Smith, G. Prindle
Instructors: J. Tiedt, C. Hollenback

The Gonzaga University Department of Nursing offers two plans of study to earn a BSN degree:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for individuals seeking initial preparation and licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). The BSN degree program for initial licensure Students complete the general university requirements of Gonzaga University and the courses prerequisite to nursing, then apply for admission to upper division nursing courses. They complete the majority of their nursing coursework during the last two years of study.

Current GU Students: Application for Upper Division Nursing Major