School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Concordia's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares skilled nurses in our state-of-the-art School of Nursing facility. Earn Your BSN degree at CUAA.
Earn your bachelor’s degree in nursing
As a nurse, you're eager to help others and are ready to take what you've learned to the next level. At Concordia, the next level is waiting for you. In our Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program, advance your calling as you build on Christian foundations and learn skills necessary for ongoing personal and professional growth.
Credits
121
New Facilities
State-of-the-art School of Nursing facility.
On-campus
All courses offered face-to-face on Ann Arbor's campus.
Program Overview
Admission to the 2025-2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been suspended due to low enrollment.
A Concordia University Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree provides you with the critical skills necessary to improve the health and lives of our communities. Our innovative, hands-on approach is woven into a vibrant, Christian academic setting. Our proven curriculum is faith-based, forward thinking, and taught in state-of-the-art facilities.
As a BSN candidate you will receive a solid nursing sciences foundation paired with a liberal arts core curriculum. CUAA also uses extensive simulations in all aspects of nurse training beginning your first semester. This real-life immersive environment provides the stability for you to feel comfortable and confident during clinical rotations.
Additionally, we strive to facilitate nursing knowledge and skills mastery through deliberate, focused practice. Two of our classrooms feature small group “pod desks” that enable students to link their laptops into a pod station. Once linked, students are able to see each other’s screens allowing for easy cooperation and collaboration.
*Program Licensure/Certification Options and/or Preparation: NCLEX-RN examination is required for RN licensure. This examination will be taken after graduation from the program.
Learn more about the Ronald and Marvel Jones School of Nursing here.
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Locations
- Ann Arbor
Program Requirements
Whether you are a current CUAA student or considering a transfer, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CUAA will set you on the path for lifelong fulfillment and enjoyment in profession that truly gives back. Find out how you can become part of the Ronald and Marvel Jones School of Nursing.
Be part of something bigger. Undergraduate admittance requirements are designed to attract and retain only the finest future health care professionals. Apply today!
Pre-Nursing & Transfer Students
Pre-nursing and transfer students currently enrolled at CUAA, who meet all of the following minimum admission requirements, are eligible to progress and be admitted to the program.
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75
- Minimum science GPA of equal to or greater than 2.75 and a minimum of C in the following courses:
- BIO191 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO192 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- CHEM105 Elements of General and Biological Chemistry
- BIO149 Medical Microbiology
- Minimum grade of C in MATH128 College Algebra or higher level course (a waiver can be granted with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus Exam, or CLEP credits for College Algebra).
- For ESL students, a language test score: TOEFL equal to or greater than 75 or IELTS equal to or greater than 6.5
The number of students accepted into the traditional undergraduate nursing program depends on available clinical space and the student’s ranking based on the criteria above. Currently enrolled students at CUAA who meet the admission requirements will be admitted before students not currently enrolled at CUAA.
Please note, this decision is contingent on maintaining eligibility upon completion of the spring semester. In addition, please provide proof of the following information by August 15 for fall semester admission and January 15 for spring semester admission:
- CPR Certification — BLS for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association. (Other CPR certifications will not be accepted).
- CNA Certification — Successful completion of the course and passage of the state licensing exam.
Direct Entry Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer directly into Nursing at CUAA, must meet all of the following minimum admission requirements, to be eligible to be admitted into the program.
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
- Minimum science GPA of equal to or greater than 2.75 and a minimum of a C for the following courses:
- BIO191 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO192 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- CHEM105 Elements of General and Biological Chemistry
- BIO149 Medical Microbiology
- Minimum grade of C in MATH128 College Algebra (or waiver with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus Exam, or CLEP credits for College Algebra).
- For ESL students, a language test score: TOEFL equal to or greater than 75 or IELTS equal to or greater than 6.5
The number of transfer students accepted into the traditional undergraduate nursing program depends on available clinical space and the student’s ranking based on the criteria above.
Proof of the following information must be provided to CUAA by August 15 for fall semester admission and January 15 for spring semester admission:
- CPR Certification — BLS for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association. (Other CPR certifications will not be accepted).
- CNA Certification — Successful completion of the course and passage of the state licensing exam.
CUAA School of Nursing Program Vaccination Information
- Students who enroll in nursing programs at CUAA must adhere to all vaccine requirements of the clinical facilities to which they are assigned. CUAA is not obligated to reassign students to a different clinical experience or facility based on vaccination status, or for any other reason.
- CUAA does not review or grant exemptions/waivers/exceptions to policies developed by the healthcare systems.
Anita M. Simmons
MSN, RN
Instructor
Office: Ann Arbor North Building 204
Phone: (734) 995-7300
Bio
Anita has been a registered nurse over 20 years, with over half of that time focusing on nursing education in some form, primarily in the clinical , lab, and simulation settings.
Education
- BSN - Nursing, Anderson University (1996)
- nursing education, Lourdes University (2015)
Research Interests
- Teaching through simulation
- Inter-professional education
Teaching Interests
- Nursing simulation
- Inter-professional education
Mihaela Zegrean
DNP, ACNP-BC
Associate Professor
Office: Ann Arbor North Building 210
Phone: (734) 995-7350
Education
- DNP - Nursing, Maryville University (2015)
- MS - MSN/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Wayne State University (2010)
- MS - Nursing, University of Windsor (2007)
- BSN - Nursing, University of Windsor (2004)
- Primary care nurse practitioner, Athabasca University (2021)
Presentations
- Zegrean, M. (2019). A Quality Improvement Study to Enhance Patient Education about Medication Side Effects. Oral Presentation. CUAA Faculty Scholarship Day. Concordia University Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Research Interests
- Failure to rescue phenomenon
- Use of simulation for the purposes of nursing education
Teaching Interests
- Interactive learning
- Prioritization of patient care
Opportunities
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Learn more about the Ronald and Marvel Jones School of Nursing here.