THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE
The Nylen School of Nursing offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip you with essential competencies foundational to compassionate, high-quality nursing care, preparing you for a successful and impactful career in nursing. This flexible, hands-on program unites theory and practice in the classroom, high fidelity simulation center, and expansive clinical experiences. You will be provided with excellent preparation for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN) and learning opportunities to become a caring nursing professional.
Degrees
Pre-licensure Nursing (BSN)
Major
Why Study Nursing (BSN)?
Morningside University’s Nursing program prepares students for careers as registered nurses through classroom learning, simulation labs, and clinical experiences. Students work closely with faculty and gain practical experience in healthcare settings throughout the region.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Direct-entry nursing pathway
- Clinical placements across the Midwest
- High NCLEX preparation focus
- Personalized faculty support
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Clinical Experience
You may practice patient care in many different settings during clinical experiences including emergency medicine, intensive care, maternity, mental health, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, pediatrics, and rehabilitation care. You may also complete an internship at prestigious local, regional, or national medical institutions between junior and senior year.
Nursing Simulation Center
Learn in our state-of-the art simulation center working side by side with faculty. These rooms can be set up for multiple purpose to provide different scenarios. Simulations include, exam room, three patient rooms, nurse’s desk simulation area. The simulation center includes one way viewing mirrors and recording and play back so you can watch and receive feedback.
Research Opportunities
Research is encouraged and celebrated, including at the annual Maud Adams Nursing Research Day and the Palmer Student Research Symposium where students present on a wide range of health care related topics. Students also volunteer and take part in a variety of other community activities to practice and promote health care.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares graduates for rewarding careers across a variety of healthcare settings. Potential careers include:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Critical Care, Emergency, and Trauma Nurse
- Labor & Delivery, Pediatric, or Neonatal (NICU) Nurse
- Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, or Oncology Nurse
- Community, Public Health, Home Health, or Hospice Nurse
- Operating Room or Perioperative Nurse
- School Nurse, Case Manager, or Telehealth Nurse
- Nursing Leadership, Education, or Advanced Practice (with additional education)
Morningside nursing graduates are employed by leading healthcare organizations throughout the Midwest and across the country, including:
- UnityPoint Health, Sioux City, Iowa
- Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Avera Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
- Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
- Veterans Health Administration (VA)
- Children’s hospitals
- Community and rural hospitals
- Specialty clinics and physician offices
- Public health departments
- Home health and hospice organizations
- Schools and universities
- Rehabilitation and long-term care facilities
As a Nursing major at Morningside, you’ll build a strong foundation in the sciences before progressing into hands-on nursing coursework, clinical experiences, leadership development, and evidence-based practice. Your studies will include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, mental health nursing, acute and chronic nursing, family nursing, population health, evidence-based practice, leadership and healthcare policy, professional nursing preceptorship, and NCLEX preparation. You’ll also complete clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings while taking supporting courses in psychology, statistics, communication, and the liberal arts.
ADMISSION CRITERIA & PROCEDURES
Acceptance to Morningside University does not ensure admission to the nursing major. Admission to the nursing major requires a separate application and fulfillment of the stated criteria. To be eligible for admission students must:
- Have completed at least 27 credits prior to entering the nursing major including the required courses of Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, General Psychology, and Critical Inquiry and Communication
- Earn at least a grade of “C” (2.0) in all courses required for the nursing major and present a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better..
- Complete and return to the Nylen School of Nursing the Application for Admission by the designated date
- A background check is required and applicants must report the status of any felony conviction
- Interview with a nursing faculty member
- Background checks are required for nursing students by the Iowa Board of Nursing [see the Iowa Administrative Code 655-2.13(152) Student criminal history checks].
Iowa Administrative Code 655-2.10(6) requires notification of students and prospective students that nursing courses with a clinical or practicum component may not be taken by a person: 1) who has been denied licensure by the board; 2) whose license is currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. jurisdiction; or 3) whose license/registration is currently suspended, surrendered, or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action. Individuals seeking enrollment or currently enrolled in nursing programs who are not eligible to take a course with a clinical or practicum component because of disciplinary action in any state should contact the Iowa Board of Nursing Enforcement Unit at (515) 281-6472 as soon as possible. Individuals not eligible to take a clinical or practicum component will not be admitted to the nursing program or allowed to progress in the curriculum.
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
93%
2024 NCLEX pass rate
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
MEET THE FACULTY
Kelli Flack
Associate Professor
My journey as a nursing educator is driven by a profound passion for both healthcare and education. I am dedicated to shaping the next generation of nurses, instilling in them the knowledge, skills and values necessary to excel in this profession. Guiding the nursing students through their educational journey allows me to play a crucial role in building the foundation of their nursing careers.
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Amanda Haverhals
Associate Professor
Apart from the essential nursing skills and knowledge, I hope nursing students at Morningside embrace the broader mission and values that extend beyond the classroom. I hope to cultivate a life-long passion for the field of nursing as they will need to adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the profession.
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Brenda Wimmer
Assistant Professor
My hope is that Morningside students will develop a passion for creative, lifelong learning along with a sense of empowerment to improve the world wherever they are.
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Samantha Rozeboom
Assistant Professor
The culture at Morningside is welcoming and has a sense of community. I feel respected and part of a team. My input is valued and I am able to learn from my colleagues as well as students, and I am pushed to be challenged.
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Angela Keller
Assistant Professor
It is a rewarding experience to see Morningside students grow and develop throughout their education experience. Morningside University provides students with a vast range of opportunities and educational experiences promoting self-discovery, personal growth, and allows all students an opportunity to explore their interests and passions.
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