Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bronson School of Nursing at Western Michigan University offers a comprehensive and holistic nursing education. It provides both a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing for new students and an RN-to-BSN track for licensed nurses seeking to advance their education. BSON is recognized for its holistic approach to nursing, endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation, and emphasizes person-centered care, community engagement and service to vulnerable populations.

98%

of College of Health and Human Services graduates working full time have a job related to their degree

98%

of College of Health and Human Services undergraduates had instructors who made them excited about learning

95%

of College of Health and Human Services graduates participated in Experience-Driven Learning

Pursue a B.S. in Nursing

A nursing student wearing scrubs and a stethoscope stands outside Bronson Hospital.
The nursing program prepares you to provide safe compassionate and evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings either in the pre-licensure program or the RN to BSN program. You will build skills in clinical judgment patient assessment communication and teamwork while gaining a strong foundation in the health sciences. Through hands-on clinical rotations and simulation experiences you will apply what you learn in real patient care environments. By graduation you will be ready to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and begin your career in hospitals community health settings or specialized fields. This degree equips you to improve patient outcomes while entering a stable in-demand and meaningful profession.
 
By focusing on current and emerging knowledge, skills and practice, you'll become effective and competitive in the nursing field. You will be ready for today's nursing workplace thanks to many interprofessional learning activities with other disciplines in the College of Health and Human Services and with our classrooms and labs that feature the latest teaching technology.
 
Our pre-licensure bachelor's degree is one of only a few to receive endorsement from the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. That assures that you'll receive a quality nursing education with a unique perspective on the whole patient here at WMU. Click here for program accreditation information.

Wellness focused

Wellness focused

The WMU Bronson School of Nursing pre-licensure BSN program is proud to be Holistically Endorsed since 2001. Our nursing program is one of nine departments within the College of Health and Human Services that share a common emphasis on holistic practice education. The mission and philosophy of CHHS and the University support and are congruent with our holistic-centered curriculum.

Students practicing yoga at the WMU College of Health and Human Services
Students at a mindful meditation session during finals week.

Give to the BSON Holistic Nursing Certification Fund - Funds will be used for the following: 

  • Student scholarships to pay for holistic test certification fees 
  • Faculty membership dues for AHNA (American Holistic Nurses Association)
  • Holistic test certification fee and attendance at conferences to maintain holistic certification
  • Costs associated with holistic modality presentations (i.e. invited speaker/presenter fee, food, parking, venue, and set-up/take down of venue)
  • Costs associated with offering continuing education (CE) programs (i.e. nurse planner fee, presenter fee, student scholarship to cover CE fee, food, parking, venue fee, set-up/take down of venue)

BSON 30

In 2024, the Bronson School of Nursing proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special brunch event held in the College of Health and Human Services. The celebration brought together emeriti faculty, alumni, community partners, faculty, staff and students to honor three decades of excellence in nursing education. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and supporters, the event raised an impressive $98,029 to support the purchase of new teaching equipment—enhancing hands-on learning experiences for future nursing professionals.

View photos from the event