Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Embark on the next chapter of your nursing education at Faulkner University. Available from our campus in Montgomery, AL, our School of Nursing program equips future healthcare workers with the knowledge, skills, compassion, and Christian mindset to operate in a dynamic medical industry. With our faith-driven values, cutting-edge facilities, and knowledgeable faculty, we are shaping the future of nursing. Join us to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing and begin a career that will change others’ lives and your own.

Why Choose Nursing?

Nursing is an excellent career choice for anyone looking for a lucrative, in-demand job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a median salary of $86,070 for registered nurses and projects a significant 6% growth in employment over the next 10 years. This great pay is often accompanied by desirable benefits. In addition, with widespread shortages across the state and nation, nurses are needed everywhere – so you’ll have a job wherever you go.

Job stability and monetary rewards aren’t the only advantages of a career in nursing. The rewards of nursing may also be intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual. Here are some of the many reasons why people choose to enter this exciting field:

• Interesting work: Nursing can be exciting. Work never gets old when each day introduces different problems to solve, people to meet, and challenges to overcome.
• Diverse opportunities: With over 100 specialties, nurses have the chance to pursue higher-paying positions or focus on the aspects that interest them most.
• Personal growth: The medical industry is constantly changing. To keep up, nurses must learn new skills and new ways to apply the ones they have.
• Interpersonal connections: Nurses enjoy a highly social work life. They work closely with other nurses and physicians and are constantly meeting new patients.
• Gaining respect: Due to the relationships they build and the important medical work they perform, nurses fill one of the most widely respected positions.
• Making a difference: Nurses improve lives by offering hope, counseling patients and families in grief, celebrating good news, and providing high-quality medical care.

All these benefits, from the financial to the spiritual, create a career field with excellent satisfaction. Earning your nursing degree is a decision you are unlikely to regret.

Our Nursing Program Structure

The School of Nursing at Faulkner University follows a two-part structure. The first part, called Lower Division, features two years of pre-nursing. During this period, students will complete their core courses and build an academic foundation in preparation for Upper Division.

Students entering the second part of our degree program, Upper Division, must have completed all Lower Division requirements with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75. Applications are competitive, and meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission. Accepted students will complete a rigorous eight semesters of nursing school, including a hands-on clinical experience. By the end of Upper Division, students will have earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing and will be prepared to take the nursing licensing exam.

In total, the degree program takes four years to complete. This fast track sets Faulkner University apart from other nursing schools in our region and across the country. In just four years, you can be ready to earn your license and start working as a registered nurse.