Nursing Program

The nursing program at Bellarmine University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Bellarmine University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2001.

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Bellarmine University

973 Kimberly Sq South Main St. Kimberly Square, Nicholasville, KY

Bellarmine University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Louisville, KY and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 3,300 students are enrolled yearly at Bellarmine University.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school earn an SAT score between 980 - 1180, or an ACT composite score in a range of 22 - 27. 52% of students that apply are admitted to Bellarmine University, of which 17% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $35,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $6,300 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bellarmine University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).