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About the BSN Degree Program

Why Study Nursing at Cedarville?

Do you feel a calling to help others through medical care with Christlike compassion? Since 1982, Cedarville University has offered a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This distinctly Christian, highly regarded nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, and, along with the master's in nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. At Cedarville, you'll receive a quality education, benefiting from engaging lectures, state-of-the-art simulation labs, clinical experiences, and short-term medical missions trips.

Nursing at Cedarville is much more than learning information and practicing skills. Through biblically integrated coursework, you discover how your relationship with God directly influences the care you provide as a Christian nurse. When you graduate, you'll be prepared for a lifetime of using nursing as a ministry for Jesus Christ.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

BSN Nursing Program Highlights

Focused Training — The program focuses on four primary areas: godly living, care, culture, and information management.

Directed Care — You will be equipped to deliver care with knowledge based in biblical truth, the art and sciences of nursing, the biological and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.

Christ-Centered — You will graduate ready to provide compassionate, Christ-centered care to meet the physical and spiritual needs of your patients.

Prepared to Serve

Zach Ragle shares how his Cedarville education prepared him to care for patients both physically and spiritually as an emergency room nurse.

What Can You Do With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree?

Graduates of the BSN program at Cedarville University are eligible to earn their Registered Nurse license. You will be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).

You will find Cedarville University School of Nursing graduates serving across the United States and internationally. Within six months of graduation, 99% of our graduates are employed in the nursing field or enrolled in graduate school. Our graduates are working at Cleveland Clinic, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University Wexner Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, among others.

As a Cedarville graduate, you will be prepared to enter clinical practice and have the leadership ability to advance in administration, education, research, and advanced practice through graduate education.

Nurses work in:

  • Community Health Settings
  • Doctor’s Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that some professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Placement Success

We’re proud of our successful graduates! 99.2% of recent graduates from the School of Nursing were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Check out Cedarville’s other placement rates.

Cedarville's Placement Rates

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

State-of-the-Art Simulation Labs — You will experience realistic, life-sized simulators to develop your clinical judgment and decision-making in a safe, true-to-life clinical setting.

Clinical Experiences Starting Your First Year — Starting with your freshman year, you will begin clinical experiences at highly recognized health care facilities in the surrounding area, allowing you to care for a variety of patients in diverse settings.

Medical Missions Opportunities — As a junior nursing student, you will have the opportunity to participate in short-term medical missions clinical experiences with a faculty member or RN in a variety of locations.

Bringing Hope and Healing to Nicaragua

Cedarville nursing students spent spring break sharing the love of Christ and offering medical care as part of a CUGO trip to Nicaragua.

My 1000 Days: Matthew Schroll

Matthew Schroll shares about his life-changing experience at Cedarville that not only helped him advance his career in nursing, but also grow closer to Christ.

Program Curriculum

Building on your core liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take courses grounded in the biological and behavioral sciences and enhanced by hands-on learning experiences. Your clinical rotations will build upon what you learn in coursework.

Sample courses:

  • Member of Nursing Profession
  • Seminar in Nursing

Start Your Degree in High School!

Save time and money in college by taking dual enrollment courses now. Discover how you can complete your BSN up to a year early with the Dual Enrollment Pathway to Nursing.

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Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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From Our Students:

  • Cedarville’s nursing program has greatly contributed to my growth as a nurse, student, and follower of Christ. My professors have equipped me to care for patients while instilling in me the importance of representing Christ in all that I do. Thanks to Cedarville, I feel ready and able to fulfill my calling in the healthcare profession.
    Emily Greenhouse ’22
    Emily Greenhouse
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Program Faculty

School of Nursing

Program News

  • 2024 Prescription for Renewal CU attendees 1920

    Fanning the Flame for Medical Missions

    There is a growing global need for trained health care professionals. According to the World Economic Forum, there will be an estimated shortfall of 10 million health care workers by 2030, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Samaritan's Purse and Cedarville University are stepping up to meet the world’s growing medical and spiritual needs.
  • Nora O'Donnell and Hayley Good on CBS Evening News 1920

    A Full Circle Life

    In May 2024, Hayley proudly graduated with a degree in nursing from Cedarville University and accepted a position in the same NICU where she received critical care as a premature infant: Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This story garnered national attention when it was showcased on CBS Evening News.