Nursing, B.S.N (Part-Time Pre-Licensure)
100 Credits | Main Campus
This part-time program allows students to complete pre-requisite courses before entering the BSN program
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.
What You’ll Learn
Designed for people who work full-time, have families, or have started and need to complete their nursing degree on a part-time basis. This part-time program allows students to complete pre-requisite courses before entering the BSN program. These courses can be taken at Trinity in the School of Professional Studies or credits can be transferred. All courses can be taken as part-time options offerings in the evening and on weekends. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Trinity is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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
Global Careers
- Community Health Nurse
- School Nurse
- Nurse Scientist
- Pediatric Nurse
- Emergency Department Nurse
- Acute Care Nurse
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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 School of Professional Studies. 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.
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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 |
| 10/1/2017 – 9/30/2018 | 82.61% |
| 10/1/2018 – 9/30/2019 | 88.64% |
| 10/1/2019 – 9/30/2020 | 100% |
| 10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021 | 93.33% |
| 10/1/2021 – 9/30/2022 | 80% |
| 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023 | 89.74% |
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.
Expected Student Outcomes for the BSN Program
The expected student learning outcomes for the Nursing Program are derived from a variety of established professional nursing standards, including the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing’s (AACN) documents, The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021), the ANA Code of Ethics, and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations
for Nursing Schools (2015).
BSN Essentials: BSN program outcomes are consistent with professional standards and they are congruent with the program’s mission, goals, and objectives.
| On completion of the baccalaureate nursing program the graduate will: | BSN Essential Alignment | QSEN Competencies |
| 1. Provide patient-centered care which represents the diversity of patients’ preferences, values, and needs within the context of their families, communities and the health care delivery system. | Domains 1, 2, 3, 9 | Patient-centered care |
| 2. Demonstrate professional behaviors in the moral, ethical, and legal practice of nursing epitomized by altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. | Domains 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 | Patient-centered care; Safety |
| 3. Demonstrate integration of knowledge, skills and professional attitudes through the use of clinical evidence and reasoning based on integration from the liberal arts and sciences and application of evidence-based knowledge in the nursing discipline. | Domains 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 | Evidence-based practice; Quality Improvement |
| 4. Identify threats to safety and develop strategies to minimize risk of harm to individuals and populations. | Domains 1, 2, 3, 9 | Safety |
| 5. Apply organizational, leadership, and management concepts including use of technology, teamwork, communication, finance, healthcare policy, and regulatory environments in the provision of high quality nursing care. | Domains 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | Teamwork & Collaboration; Informatics; Quality Improvement; Safety |
| 6. Provide competent nursing population focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion, disease and injury prevention at the local, national, and international levels to meet society’s needs and shape social policy. | Domains 3, 5, 7, 9, 10 | Patient-centered care; Teamwork & Communication; Quality Improvement; Evidence-based practice |
Applying to Trinity’s School of Professional Studies
Applying is a five-step process:
- Apply to Trinity using the online application
- Submit One (1) Letter of Recommendation
- Submit Official Final Transcript(s) or GED certificate – International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission
- Submit an Essay: What unique qualities, experiences, or perspectives would you bring to the Trinity Washington University community
- Once your application is submitted, use your log-in credentials to check your status
Requirements
- High school completion of 10 years or more with demonstrated work experience may submit diploma or GED certificate
- International Students must adhere to International Student Checklist
- Military Students & Family members must complete Veterans Benefits Checklist
- Priority Admission Given to applicants with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Students may apply for credit in experiential learning through program faculty.
- Transfer credits may be accepted toward a major if courses are equivalent to the program of interest.