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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:

  1. Admitted to SFA with fewer than 30 semester credit hours, excluding AP credit.
  2. Prerequisite GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of application.
  3. Complete all prerequisite sciences (chemistry, anatomy & physiology I & II, microbiology and pathophysiology) in one attempt.
  4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all academic terms at all institutions attended.
  5. 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 NumberCourse Title
CHEM 1305 or 1311Chemistry (General or Introductory)
CHEM 1105 or 1111Chemistry Lab
BIOL 2301Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2101Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
BIOL 2402Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2002Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
BIOL 3420 or 3421Microbiology
BIOL 3020 or 3021Microbiology Lab
NURS 3304Pathophysiology
MATH 1342Introduction 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 2339Introductory Nutrition
PSYC 2301General Psychology
Required Courses for Degree Completion
Note: See course catalog for specific courses that fulfill core requirements.
SFA Course NumberCourse Title
ENGL 1301Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 1302Research and Argument
HIST 1301United States History I
HIST 1302United States History II
GOVT 2305Federal Government
GOVT 2306Texas 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:

  1. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, and behavioral sciences in the provision of nursing care based on theory and evidence-based practice;
  2. Deliver nursing care within established legal and ethical parameters in collaboration with clients and members of the interdisciplinary health care team;
  3. Provide holistic nursing care to clients while respecting individual and cultural diversity;
  4. Demonstrate effective leadership that fosters independent thinking, use of informatics, and collaborative communication in the management of nursing care;
  5. Assume responsibility and accountability for quality improvement and delivery of safe and effective nursing care;
  6. Serve as an advocate for clients and for the profession of nursing;
  7. 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.