Nursing Major at George Fox University
If you wish to pursue a career as a health care professional – and want to find a major that strikes a balance between caring for others and sound scientific knowledge – consider George Fox University’s nursing major.
As a nursing major at George Fox, you will prepare yourself for a rewarding career in a field that combines medical expertise and compassion. Graduates of our nursing program, offered in a Christian university setting, go on to work in clinics, hospitals, research facilities, doctors' offices and other health care positions in Oregon, the West Coast and throughout the country.
Our bachelor of science in nursing major will prepare you for a career of service to humanity. Our nursing graduates are equipped to pursue graduate education and fulfill the need for nurses in advanced practice, higher education, management and research.
The program has been granted full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Upon completion of the nursing program, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN state-licensing exam.
Our graduates are overwhelmingly successful on the NCLEX-RN exam: In 2011, 100 percent (31 of 31) of our nursing graduates who took the exam passed.
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Why nursing at George Fox?
At George Fox, you will not only receive the training to address patients’ physical needs, you will learn the importance that psychosocial and spiritual aspects play in overall health as well. And, in addition to the sciences, you will take classes in math, history, communication, physical education, religion, and psychology — all within a Christian college environment where faith is integrated with learning.
Our faculty is committed to the education and development of highly skilled and caring professional nurses. The university’s low 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention.
Career prospects
The demand for registered nurses is undeniable. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, RNs constitute the largest health care occupation in the United States, with 2.3 million jobs. Nurses comprise the largest single component of hospital staff, are the primary providers of hospital patient care, and deliver most of the nation's long-term care.
And, while 60 percent of RNs work in hospitals, nursing opportunities also abound in private practices, public health agencies, primary care clinics, home health care, nursing homes, schools, and other settings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for registered nurses will grow faster than any other occupation through 2012.
Program format
Earning a bachelor's degree from George Fox University takes four years. Students take general education and nursing prerequisite courses their first year, and those interested in the nursing major apply for acceptance into the program. The nursing department admits a limited number of students into the major.
Once admitted, it takes six semesters to complete the nursing major. The curriculum prepares students to become professional registered nurses. Classes are taught on our Newberg, Ore., campus. Clinical experiences are offered at a variety of off-campus settings, including community hospitals, home-care and extended-care facilities, service agencies, and schools.
Global opportunities
More than half of George Fox undergraduate students participate in an international experience. The university ranks among the top 50 out of 1,400 American colleges in study-abroad participation.
National recognition
George Fox University is a Christian university classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university, and Forbes ranks George Fox among the highest Christian colleges in the country.
