Concurrent BSN Completion Programs

The University of St. Francis currently offers concurrent programs for students at Joliet Junior College and Moraine Valley Community College. Curious to know more about these beneficial programs? Read on…

What is a Concurrent BSN Completion Program?

USF’s Concurrent BSN Completion program is a dual enrollment educational track to obtain an ADN and BSN degree, targeted toward students who are beginning their collegiate careers at community colleges. The curriculum blends the best of both an ADN program and a BSN program.

This program will provide a seamless associate to baccalaureate nursing education. This innovative concurrent enrollment program is designed to accelerate student’s pathway to a nursing career while minimizing costs.  A pathway for academic progression, this program allows for continuous dual enrollment in both an associate degree in nursing through a regionally accredited partner community colleges and a bachelor’s degree in nursing through University of St. Francis Leach College of Nursing.

What is the advantage of USF’s Concurrent BSN Completion Program for students?

• With acceptance to the partner community colleges, students are more competitive for admission into the ADN and BSN program as long as all progression requirements are maintained.
• It can successfully enhance the education of the ADN student.
• Completion of Concurrent BSN Completion degree are earned in a timely fashion.
• Accessible, convenient and affordable option while earning the desired BSN.
• Added support available to assist program participants.
• Provides experiences that could broaden horizon to the circumstances of community and also connect individuals to the condition of others on a global scale.

With questions or for more information about the Leach College of Nursing Concurrent BSN Completion program and how to apply:

JJC students should contact Gino Vaccarella.