Nursing - Bachelor of Science

Nursing Students in working in a simulation lab

US News Ranking Best Nursing ProgramsThe JSU School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. JSU's nursing program has an esteemed reputation in our region, and our graduates are highly sought after by employers. Students begin the nursing program by taking academic, core requirement courses; a separate application is filed to request admission into the clinical portion (upper division) of nursing. Students are admitted to the upper-division of nursing in the spring and fall of each year. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to seek approval to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Video Highlights

JSU Nursing, Craig Scott.

Craig is describing his experience(s) as a nursing student and why he chose the JSU Nursing Program.

Potential Careers

  • Registered Nurse
  • Travel Nurse
  • Medical Biller
  • Health Writer
  • Nutritionist
  • Health Researcher
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Pharmaceutical Sales

Median Annual Salary

Registered Nurse

$73,300

Medical Biller

$41,000

Health Writer $78,000
Nutritionist $66,300
Health Researcher $91,000
Clinical Nurse Educator $82,000
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative $66,000

*Median annual salaries are from Salary.com

Additional Facts

Students have access to a state-of-the-art high fidelity simulation lab.

Voted one of the best BSN programs in the nation in 2025 (U.S. News and World Report).

#2 Ranked Online RN to BSN Program in Alabama (source)

Over 95% of our graduating students have job offers prior to graduation.

NCLEX-RN pass rates are higher than state and national average.