Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Image of BSN Students during clinical rotation. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the country's top-ranked best nursing schools. The largest private research university, FPB is consistently ranked as on e of the best nursing schools in Ohio.

In the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, you will discover a rich academic experience that combines a foundation in theory and practice with hands-on learning and leadership development in real­-world health care settings. You also get the benefit of being a part of the greater undergraduate community at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Undergraduate students interested in nursing apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admission and are accepted to the university.

Review the BSN Program Brochure with a convenient table of FPB's curriculum.

BSN Program Highlights

  • Direct Admission to the undergraduate program
  • No second application
  • No pre-nursing requirements 
  • Nursing courses will start your first semester 
  • Clinical placements and patient contact begin your first semester on campus
  • Earning 1000+ clinical hours 
  • Engaging in interpersonal teamwork with medical, dental, and social work and PA students 
  • Hands-on learning in a state-of-art skill lab and simulation center 
  • Discover research opportunities that impact the future of healthcare