Nursing, B.S.N. (Pre-Licensure)
68 Credits | Main Campus | Washington, DC
Our students focus initially on liberal arts courses that provide a framework for their chosen major in nursing.
Trinity prepares professional nurses at the undergraduate level to practice from an ethical, holistic, caring framework in the delivery of safe, competent and quality care. Nursing is committed to fostering an environment for learning which respects, nurtures, and celebrates social justice and cultural diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Trinity provides the local community and the larger global society with graduates who will be able to help alleviate nursing workforce shortages especially from underrepresented minority groups in the health care profession. In turn, graduates will help meet the health care needs of underrepresented, vulnerable populations in diverse communities. Trinity’s program is complete preparation to take the NCLEX exam, required to become a professional registered nurse.
Licensure and Certification Information
Students completing a pre-licensure/certification, e.g., Nursing, OTA-B, MOT, and Counseling programs at Trinity Washington University are eligible to sit for their respective discipline’s national licensure examination. Successful completion of the examination is required for practice and for licensure in most states. In most cases, state licensure/certification is based on the results of the respective national examination (NCSBN). Students should contact the appropriate state licensing board for your place of residence to determine if the program at Trinity Washington University can lead to licensure in your state. Students should contact the appropriate state licensure/certification board where the student plans to practice should that be in a jurisdiction other than the student’s place of residence.
Conway Scholarship
The Conway Scholarship is available to each student for up to five years of enrollment as long as the student continues to achieve at the high levels expected at entrance. In addition to the Conway Scholarship and Trinity’s own merit scholarships and other financial aid resources, Trinity will provide a financial aid package up to the total cost of enrollment depending upon the student’s financial need.
Criteria & How to Apply
Scholarship awarded to selected sophomores.
Conway Scholarship criteria
- Must be sophomore status or above in semester that scholarship will be awarded (at least 24 credits completed)
- Overall GPA of at least 3.0 (including all colleges and universities attended)
- Science GPA of at least 2.75
- B- or higher grade in nursing prerequisite courses
- At least one science course (with lab) completed
- At least one math course completed
How to apply for the scholarship
- Complete the application form (open to current Trinity students and DOI transfer students)
- Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the Conway Scholars Interview Day (interview with nursing faculty)
- After interviews, students who are selected for the scholarship will be notified via email (after current semester grades are submitted)
Conway Scholarship Amounts
CAS full time award amounts:
- Sophomore year (pre-nursing) $10,000
- Junior year (once accepted into the BSN Program) $20,000
- Senior year $20,000
SPS part time award amounts:
- Up to $10,000 distributed throughout remaining pre-nursing credits (awarded per semester based on total enrolled pre-nursing credits – $334 per credit)
- $40,000 distributed throughout nursing program (awarded per semester based on total enrolled nursing credits – $656 per credit)
2nd Degree:
Scholarship awarded to eligible pre-health profession second baccalaureate students per semester (based on enrolled nursing prerequisite credits). Second baccalaureate degree students do not need to apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship awarded to students accepted into the nursing program:
- Junior year (first year in the BSN Program) $20,000
- Senior year (second year in the BSN Program) $20,000
- $40,000 distributed throughout nursing program
- Awarded per semester based on total enrolled nursing credits ($656 per credit)
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What You’ll Learn
Students complete pre-requisite courses before entering to the BSN program. These can be taken at Trinity in the College of Arts and Sciences or credits can be transferred. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Trinity is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Clinical Partners/Internships Include
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Children’s National Health Network
- Sibley Memorial Hospital /John Hopkins Medicine
- Forest Side Memory Care
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington
- Doctors Community Medical Center
- Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Edenbridge Pace Health
Global Careers
- Community Health Nurse
- School Nurse
- Nurse Scientist
- Pediatric Nurse
- Emergency Department Nurse
- Acute Care Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree
Public Health
Bachelor’s Degree
Health Services
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant
How to Apply
Admission to the Nursing program is a two-step process. First, students apply to Trinity and complete pre-nursing courses through the College of Arts and Sciences. Then, in their final semester of pre-nursing courses (typically in the second semester of sophomore year), students submit a formal application to the Nursing program.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: Applicants/Students must complete pre-requisite courses before entering into the BSN program. Pre-requisite courses may be completed at Trinity or at another college/university. Those seeking a Nursing degree are required to apply for BSN candidacy through the NHP department at the end of their sophomore year or once pre-requisite courses are completed.
Accreditation
The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Resources
NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates
NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates
| Year | Pass Rate |
| 2018-2019 Annual | 89.47% |
| 2019-2020 Annual | 91.43% |
| 2020-2021 Annual | 93.94% |
| 2021-2022 Annual | 89.74% |
| 2022-2023 Annual | 80.00% |
| 2023-2024 Annual | 95.35% |
| 2024-2025 Annual | 82.05% |
Nursing Program Mission
Trinity prepares professional nurses at the undergraduate and graduate level to practice from an ethical, holistic, caring framework in the delivery of safe, competent and quality care. Nursing is committed to fostering an environment for learning which respects, nurtures, and celebrates social justice and cultural diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Trinity provides the local community and the larger global society with graduates who will be able to help alleviate nursing workforce shortages especially from underrepresented minority groups in the health care profession. In turn, graduates will help meet the health care needs of underrepresented, vulnerable populations in diverse communities.
Nursing Program Philosophy
Caring is a central aspect of nursing and nursing care. Caring practices impact the health and well-being of individuals. A professional caring nurse demonstrates qualities of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. Nurses participate with members of other disciplines to advance human understanding to enhance personal and societal living within a global environment. The well-being and wholeness of persons, families, groups, communities, and populations are nurtured through caring relationships.
Professional caring nurses take into consideration not only their clients’ disease processes, but also their clients’ personal values and illness experiences. Holistic caring practice recognizes the need to address the mind, body, and spirit, as well as emotions. Nurses engage in care of themselves in order to care for others.
Caring nurses reflect on their own beliefs, attitudes, and values as they relate to issues that impact professional practice, such as the health care needs of vulnerable populations, unethical practices, and diversity in a multicultural healthcare environment. A supportive environment for learning is a caring environment, in which all aspects of individuals are respected, nurtured, and celebrated. Nursing education prepares graduates to practice within a holistic, caring framework. These fundamental beliefs concerning caring express values and guide the professional practices and teaching of the faculty.
Applying to the College of Arts & Sciences
Steps to Apply
- Apply to Trinity. Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.
- Have your School Administrator submit your Official Transcripts (High School/College/Home School/GED) – International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission
- Submit Essay “Where do I see myself after obtaining a TWU degree?”
- Submit your Recommendation Letter(s) (Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Mentor)
- Once your application is submitted, use your log-in credentials to check your status
Trinity Admissions is here to help at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.
Admissions Criteria
- First-Time Freshman candidates for admission should complete a secondary school program that includes 16 academic units: English, Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Science to include Lab work (biology, chemistry, and physics), History, Foreign Language, and Social Science.
- Transfer candidates must submit official college transcripts from each previously attended college or university.
- Optional Standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) and/or the American College Test (ACT) can be submitted. To have your scores sent to us use SAT code 5796 and ACT code 0696.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average 2.0 (on 4.0 Scale).
