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Bring Health to Communities with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Cornerstone University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Develop a vital patient care skill-set through the integration of simulation technology and coursework taught by dedicated faculty who bring years of nursing experience into the classroom. Our clinical partners at world-renowned health systems like Trinity Health and Corewell Health offer opportunities for hands-on training outside the classroom. Be ready to bring the love of Christ to those in need. Be prepared for the NCLEX-RN®. Be equipped to serve from the emergency room to acute care, from hospice to medical missions, or wherever God has planned for you.

Develop In-demand Healthcare Skills as a Nursing Professional

As a potential BSN student at Cornerstone, you can build a strong resume with these highly sought-after skills acquired through Cornerstone’s career-focused nursing curriculum:

Nursing Procedures – Administer medications and provide nursing interventions with safety and care.

Clinical Assessment – Holistically evaluate patients, identifying assessment abnormalities and taking actions to promote health.

Critical Thinking – Analyze complex situations and make informed decisions.

Nursing Knowledge – Apply knowledge from the sciences that will inform patient care and support disease management.

Communication – Effectively interact with patients, families and healthcare teams to ensure clear and accurate information exchange.

Healthcare Technology Proficiency – Utilize healthcare technologies such as electronic health records and automated medication dispensers to enhance safe and collaborative care.

Morally Grounded Ethical Decision-Making – Use data-driven strategies guided by Christ-centered integrity, transparency and ethical responsibility for long-term influence.

BSN Program Admission

The BSN admission process is designed to look at your college academic performance, your personal and professional experience, and your aptitude for providing high-quality patient care.

Cornerstone offers three types of program admission: Early Admission, Direct Admission and General Admission. Read more below.

Early Admission

High school students who have taken select AP and college-level courses may qualify for early admission. Students awarded early admission will be given a guaranteed spot in the nursing program and will start nursing courses during the second semester of freshman year with the potential to complete their BSN degree within 3 ½ years.

Qualifications:

  • High school cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Program admission interview with the Nursing Department.

Priority consideration will be given to students who submit their BSN program application by December 1.

Apply for Early BSN Admission

Early admission recipients should submit ACT or SAT scores to be placed into the required first-semester English and math courses. Test scores are as follows:

  • English Subscore: ACT 25 or SAT 630
  • Math Subscore: ACT 21 or SAT 530

Direct Admission

High school students selected for direct admission receive a guaranteed spot in the BSN program with nursing classes beginning the first or second semester of your sophomore year.

Qualifications:

  • High school cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Program admission interview with the Nursing Department.

Priority consideration will be given to students who submit their BSN program application by December 1.

Apply for Direct BSN Admission

Direct admission recipients should submit ACT or SAT scores to be placed into the required first-semester English and math courses. Test scores are as follows:

  • English Subscore: ACT 25 or SAT 630
  • Math Subscore: ACT 21 or SAT 530

General Admission

Transfer and current Cornerstone students can apply to the BSN program during the semester in which they are completing their nursing prerequisite courses.

Qualifications:

  • College school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Program admission interview with the Nursing Department.

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CCNE Accredited

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Cornerstone University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The CCNE is the autonomous accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and a nationally recognized accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your chosen field. The courses below reflect just a few of the general education and industry-focused courses you will experience to achieve your degree.

Featured Courses

NUR-201: Foundations of Nursing

Learn the basics of nursing care, including professional writing, dosage calculation, medical terminology, and effective study and testing strategies for nursing.

NUR-243: Nursing Skills Lab

Master the essential principles of safety and quality in nursing and healthcare, focusing on skills development and practice.

NUR-357: Nursing Ethics

Develop a sustainable professional nursing identity, accountability, teamwork, and behaviors that reflect nursing’s values and standards.

NUR-231: Pathophysiology

Connect disease symptoms and risk factors to nursing interventions, focusing on underlying illnesses or injuries.

View all of the courses for your academic program.

Academic Catalog

Transfer Course Credits

Transfer Course Credits

We accept the transfer of any pre-requisite or core curriculum courses. We do not accept the transfer of any nursing (NUR) courses.

In order to ensure that a student is appropriately equipped to successfully engage in the nursing program, the following courses are prerequisites for the nursing program.

Prerequisite Courses:

  • MAT-108: Math for Nursing or MAT-121: College Algebra
  • ENG-212: Writing in Culture
  • COM-112: Communication in Culture
  • BIO-151: General Biology
  • BIO-171: Intro to Microbiology
  • BIO-241: Anatomy & Physiology I*
  • BIO-242: Anatomy & Physiology II*
  • PSY-111: General Psychology*

*To receive credits towards the BSN degree, the prerequisites/corequisites that are required must have been completed in the last five years from the date of starting the nursing program, with a minimum of a 2.0 (C) grade.

Please note: Pathophysiology is a course specific to Cornerstone’s nursing program (NUR 231: Pathophysiology) and must be completed at Cornerstone

General Education

A Christian Worldview of Liberal Arts and the G.O.O.D. Life

The humanities are integral to Cornerstone’s liberal arts approach, exploring culture, literature, history, and philosophy through a Christian worldview. Developed by our renowned Christian worldview scholars, students consider how to apply G.O.O.D. Life Biblical principles to inspire their spiritual growth and to profoundly influence society, industry and ministry for Jesus Christ. Our G.O.O.D. Life foundations guide students to answer life’s biggest questions from a rich Biblical perspective to shape Christ-centered moral leaders.

  • God: Who is God? What is His beauty, goodness and greatness?
  • Others: What does it mean to live in a community with responsibility and grace?
  • Ourselves: Who am I? What is the beauty and frailty of being human?
  • Dual Citizenship: What is my role as a citizen of heaven and earth?
  • Life: How do we live, know, and love the good life, valuing truth, beauty, and goodness?

Clinicals

As a BSN student at Cornerstone, you will have the opportunity to complete your clinicals at a variety of hospitals in West Michigan, all well-known for their excellent care and nursing expertise. Cornerstone has partnered with several area hospitals where you can learn about real-world scenarios in facilities close to home.

View our clinical partnerships:

  • Corewell Health
  • Living & Learning International
  • Mel Trotter Ministries
  • Metro Health – Univeristy of Michigan Health
  • Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
  • Sanford House
  • Tandem 365
  • Trinity Health
  • Trinity Health Behavioral Health

Influential Careers with a Bachelors in Nursing Degree

A Bachelor of Science in nursing opens doors to serve those in need in your community.
  • Surgical Nurse
  • ICU Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Emergency Room Nurse
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Geriatric Nurse
  • Hospice Nurse
  • Nurse Leader
  • Public Health Nurse
  • School Nurse
  • Home Health Nurse
  • Palliative Care Nurse
  • Ambulatory Care Nurse
  • Behavior Health Nurse

Tuition

On-Campus

$22,000 per year

Generous scholarship and payment options available.
Review information about student fees and housing packages on our Tuition & Fees page.

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Your Degree Starts Here

Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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