Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

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Graduates are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become registered nurses. The programme combines liberal arts education with clinical training in real healthcare settings. Students complete at least 500 hours of clinical experience during their studies. Admission occurs after the freshman year, with nursing courses beginning in the sophomore year.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits. Students complete general education, natural science, social science, and nursing coursework, including clinical practice. The nursing major includes 500 hours of clinical experience.

Graduates work as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA at Hope College. They must complete at least one natural science course and enroll in another. A pre-nursing essay and two professional references, one from a Hope professor, are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Hope College began with 10 students in 1862 and has grown into a four-year liberal arts college with more than 3,300 students. Its Christian heritage is connected to the Reformed Church in America, while its community welcomes students of all faiths and no faith. Students come from 35 states and territories and 36 countries, creating an international mix within a close campus community.

Academic options include 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, supported by an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. Students can take part in undergraduate research, creative projects and experiential learning across disciplines. The Department of Economics and Business offers study in accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing and human resources, along with co-curricular programs in entrepreneurship, leadership and vocational discernment. Arts programs, 22 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations add to campus life.

Hope’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Holland, close to Lake Michigan beaches. Historic buildings such as Van Vleck Hall stand near newer academic facilities, and the campus connects directly with the city. International applicants submit an application, secondary school transcript, post-secondary transcripts, an Annual Financial Support Form and evidence of English proficiency. Hope also offers more than 300 off-campus study programs for students who want academic experience beyond Michigan.