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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Path

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Overview

About the Pre-licensure BSN Program

The pre-licensure track is for students who are not already a licensed registered nurse. 

Our program prepares you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) after graduation. At UM Nursing, you will learn how to apply what you learn in the classroom into your nursing professional practice. You will have an opportunity to be apart of a nursing program with dedicated faculty with small class sizes (Faculty to student ratio is 1:24 in classroom). Also, you will have opportunities to engage in simulation lab experiences in our brand-new UM Simulation and Skills Lab and go out into the surrounding community and complete your clinical experiences at hospitals, clinics, and various community agencies. As an UM BSN graduate, you will be prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of your patients, families, nursing profession and your community.

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About the RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN track is for students who are licensed in Alabama as a registered nurse and have their Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who wish to continue their nursing education and obtain their BSN. The baccalaureate curriculum is designed to prepare students for work within the growing and changing healthcare environment. The program is a one year(part-time) and a two year(full-time) hybrid format with required integrated clinical practice experiences that may be completed in approved clinical sites in the student’s community. 

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*The University of Montevallo (UM) Pre-licensure BSN program is a specialized admission program, which means admission to UM does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.*

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Our Mission

Our mission is to prepare graduates as engaged nurse leaders who deliver holistic care to diverse populations.

Our Vision

The University of Montevallo Nursing Program aspires to educate compassionate, critical-thinking healthcare professionals through a distinctive liberal arts approach that prepares nurses to enhance the health and wellbeing of diverse communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Compassion, Diversity, Innovation, and Interprofessional collaboration.

Degree/Course Requirements

Key Courses For General Education (53 hours)

First Year Experience (3)

  • Choose: UM 101 or HNRS 101

1. Written Composition (6)

  • Choose: ENG 101 or 103.
  • Choose: ENG 102 or 104.

2. Humanities & Fine Arts (18)

  • Choose one: ENG 231, 233, 232 or 234.*
    *Students must complete a six-hour sequence in either History or Literature. Students may complete both sequences.
  • Choose: COMS 101 or 102.
  • Choose one Fine Arts: ART 100, 120, 220; MC 100, 325; MUS 121 or 122, 125, 211, 240, 255, 342; THEA 120 or 122, 123.
  • Choose: PHIL 180 or 220.
  • Choose two of the following (not used above): AAS 200; ART 100, 120, 220; ENG 231 or 233, 232 or 234; FRN 101, 102, 150, 201, 202, 250; SPN 101 or 103, 102 or 104, 150, 201, 202, 250; GER 101, 102, 201, 202; MC 100, 325; MUS 121 or 122, 125, 211, 240, 255, 342; PHIL 110 or 111, 180, 220 or 221, 230, 280, 290; THEA 120 or 122, 123; REL 110.

3. Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)

  • Choose: BIO 105 or 107.
  • Choose: CHEM 101 or 121.
  • Choose: MATH 144 or higher.

4. History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (12)

  • Choose one History: HIST 101, 103, 102 or 104.
    *Students must complete a six-hour sequence in either History or Literature. Students may complete both sequences.
  • Choose: FCS 291
  • Choose: PSYC 201 or 202.
  • Choose one of the following not used above: EC 231 or 232; FCS 302; GEOG 231;
    HIST 101 or 103, 102 or 104; POS 200, 250;
    SOC 101 or 102; SWK 203, 260, 322.

5. Personal Development (3 hours)

  • Choose: FCS 281.

Additional Requirements for Degree (8 hours)

  • BIO 201 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I)
  • BIO 202 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II)

Support Course (11 hours)

  • BIO 300 (Microbiology)
  • CHEM 102 (Basic Chem II) or 122 (General Chem II)
  • NURS 300 (Principles of Human Pathophysiology)
  • PSYC 300 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences)

Major Course Requirements (61 hours)

  • NURS 320 (Foundations of Nursing Practice)
  • NURS 321 (Health Assessment)
  • NURS 322 (Pharmacological Concepts in Nursing)
  • NURS 323 (Evidence Based Nursing Research)
  • NURS 325 (Clinical Informatics & Basic Skills)
  • NURS 330 (Nursing Care of Adults I)
  • NURS 340 (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing)
  • NURS 360 (Reproductive Health)
  • NURS 420 (Nursing Care of Children)
  • NURS 421 (Palliative Care Nursing)
  • NURS 424 (Quality Management & Safety in Nursing)
  • NURS 430 (Population-based Community Health Nursing)
  • NURS 455 (Nursing Care of Adults II)
  • NURS 470 (Leadership & Management in Systems Care)
  • NURS 480 (Transition to Practice)

Pre-licensure BSN Program Bulletin

Major Course Requirements (35 hours)

  • NURS 323 (Evidence Based Nursing Research)
  • NURS 324 (Theory & Ethic Considerations in Nursing)
  • NURS 401 (Orientation & Socialization to Prof Nursing)
  • NURS 421 (Palliative Care Nursing)
  • NURS 424 (Quality Management & Safety in Nursing)
  • NURS 425 (Clinical Informatics & Assess Skills)
  • NURS 430 (Population-based Community Health Nursing)
  • NURS 432 (Pathopharmacology)
  • NURS 470 (Leadership & Management in Systems Care)
  • NURS 482 (RN to BSN Clinical Practice Experiences)

RN to BSN Program Bulletin

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Career Opportunities

Careers for BSN Graduates

Some careers that the BSN Graduates will be prepared to apply for are:
  • Public Health
  • Military Nursing
  • Hospital based Nursing
  • Mental Health/Psych Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Maternal/Newborn Nursing
  • Adult Health Nursing
  • Rehabilitation/Restorative Care
  • Palliative Care

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Scholarships & Aid

Student Aid

The University of Montevallo Student Aid Office is here to assist UM students and families with the financial aid process. We invite you to review the information provided on our webpages and contact us with questions and for assistance.

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Scholarships

All entering freshmen and transfer students admitted to UM by the scholarship priority deadline will be included in the scholarship evaluation for merit-based scholarships. In addition to merit-based awards, scholarships are also available based on financial need, leadership, community service, choice of major, and other miscellaneous criteria.

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Public Notice of CCNE Accreditation Visit and Invitation for Third Party Comments

Posted: December 11, 2025

The University of Montevallo Nursing Program will host an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) from March 16 to 18, 2026. This visit aims to seek CCNE initial accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

As part of the accreditation process, CCNE invites constituents and stakeholders to submit third-party comments related to the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, faculty teaching, students enrolled in the programs, alumni, and other interested parties.

In accordance with CCNE requirements, all third-party comments must be:

  • Written in English
  • Submitted to CCNE by February 23, 2026, which is 21 days before the scheduled visit.
  • Submitted via email to: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Thank you for your engagement and support in this process.

Discover Your Future in Nursing at Montevallo

Dr. Crystal Bennett
College of Health Professions, Dean
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6595
nursing@montevallo.edu