Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Lumberjacks make great nurses
Looking for a rewarding health care career with plenty of job opportunities? Look no further than SFA's BSN degree. Lumberjack nurses are so highly regarded that the majority of our students secure positions before they graduate!
The nursing program at SFA’s DeWitt School of Nursing is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree and go directly into the field of nursing. We review applicants each fall and spring, selecting up to 80 highly qualified students per semester.
Our nursing students complete a rigorous combination of coursework and hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment that prepares them for successful and challenging careers. You’ll find our graduates working across the state and nation, at both outstanding rural hospitals and in major medical centers.
Hands-on experience. Real-world training.
As an SFA nursing student in the BSN degree program, you’ll have access to learning experiences that take you out of the classroom and into the real world. As a member of the nursing program, you’ll get out into the field and work alongside your professors in hospitals and clinics. Clinical rotations are conducted at local medical facilities where you won’t just watch others work – you’ll join them.
With the support and guidance of your professors, you’ll perform basic medical procedures like inserting IVs and even participate in realistic simulations that encompass simple to complex patients.
Cost of Attendance
Visit SFA's Tuition and Fee Plans and Rate Tables page for current tuition and fees.
Curriculum
Our BSN degree program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, safe care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. From the beginning of the program and throughout the curriculum, excellence is a mainstay in the School of Nursing.
Once admitted to the School of Nursing, students will be required to complete 53 hours of nursing education courses, didactic and clinical, to fulfill degree requirements.
Major Academic Planner
The BSN degree Major Academic Planner serves as a guide to keep you on track as you make your way toward earning your degree. Keep in mind that schedules and offerings may change! Always meet with your academic advisor prior to registering for classes.
Note: All current BSN, pre-nursing and prospective nursing students should regularly meet with an advisor for the most up-to-date information regarding admission and prerequisites.
Lumberjack Nursing Guarantee
The Lumberjack Nursing Guarantee is a program granting certain students guaranteed admission to the DeWitt School of Nursing based on their entry into SFA as a freshman and excellent academic performance. These students are required to submit the application, but their acceptance will be assured as long as they meet the following criteria at the time of application:
- Admitted to SFA with fewer than 30 semester credit hours, excluding AP credit.
- Prerequisite GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of application.
- Complete all prerequisite sciences (chemistry, anatomy & physiology I & II, microbiology and pathophysiology) in one attempt.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all academic terms at all institutions attended.
- Complete the ATI TEAS with an overall score of 65% or higher.
*Note: For students being evaluated for admission under the fall 2024 catalog or earlier, review policy 3.1 on the Nursing Policies and Handbooks page.
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Admission Requirements
Students are welcome to begin their time at SFA as a nursing major. To complete the degree, students must be admitted into the nursing program to finish the last two years of coursework after completing required prerequisite coursework. For nursing program admission criteria, review Policy 3.7 on the Nursing Policies and Handbooks page.
*Note: Students admitted to SFA under the fall 2024 catalog or earlier are eligible to be evaluated under Policy 3.1 if desired. Contact an academic advisor for more details.
BSN Program Prerequisites
| Required Prerequisite Courses | |
|---|---|
| SFA Course Number | Course Title |
| CHEM 1305 or 1311 | Chemistry (General or Introductory) |
| CHEM 1105 or 1111 | Chemistry Lab |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIOL 2002 | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
| BIOL 3420 or 3421 | Microbiology |
| BIOL 3020 or 3021 | Microbiology Lab |
| NURS 3304 | Pathophysiology |
| MATH 1342 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
| HDFS 3336 or PSYC 2314 or TECA 1354 | Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Lifespan Development Child Growth and Development |
| NUTR 2339 | Introductory Nutrition |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology |
| Required Courses for Degree Completion Note: See course catalog for specific courses that fulfill core requirements. | |
|---|---|
| SFA Course Number | Course Title |
| ENGL 1301 | Rhetoric and Composition |
| ENGL 1302 | Research and Argument |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture Core Requirement | |
| Component Area Option Core Requirement | |
| Creative Arts Core Requirement | |
| Elective (3 hours) | |
| Elective (3 hours) | |
| To be eligible for program admission, students must have no more than four courses from this table remaining at the time of program entry. | |
*Note: For students being evaluated for admission under the fall 2024 catalog or earlier, contact a nursing advisor for program prerequisites.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Apply knowledge of the physical, social, and behavioral sciences in the provision of nursing care based on theory and evidence-based practice;
- Deliver nursing care within established legal and ethical parameters in collaboration with clients and members of the interdisciplinary health care team;
- Provide holistic nursing care to clients while respecting individual and cultural diversity;
- Demonstrate effective leadership that fosters independent thinking, use of informatics, and collaborative communication in the management of nursing care;
- Assume responsibility and accountability for quality improvement and delivery of safe and effective nursing care;
- Serve as an advocate for clients and for the profession of nursing;
- Value continuing competence, growth, and development in the profession of nursing.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing requires we provide you the Title IV statement and professional licensing disclosure.
Questions? Visit our Bachelor of Science in Nursing FAQ page or use the contact information below.
