School of Nursing, College of Health Professions
VFS 400
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2259
Fax: (231) 591-2325
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program will meet program outcomes as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Education (CCNE).
Goal 1
At least 10% of the students enrolled in the BSN program in each academic year will represent gender or ethnic diversity.
Progress Toward Goal 1 by Year
2020
14% of the BSN students are male.
14% of the BSN students report being a race other than white.
2021
10% of the BSN students are male
16% of the BSN students report being a race other than white.
2022
15% of the BSN students identify as male or non-female.
20% of the BSN students report being a race other than white.
Goal 2
80% of students completing the graduate survey will report that they are satisfied or highly satisfied with their educational experience in the BSN program.
Progress Toward Goal 2 by Year
2020
94% of students completing the graduate survey will report they were satisfied satisfied with their educational experience in the BSN program.2021
88% of students completing the graduate survey will report they were satisfied with their educational experience in the BSN program.2022
93% of students completing the graduate survey will report they were satisfied with their educational experience in the BSN program'Goal 3
The NCLEX-RN pass rate for Ferris graduates is 80% or higher.
Progress Toward Goal 3 by Year
2020
96% of graduates passed the NCLEX.2021
96% of graduates passed the NCLEX.2022
91% of graduates passed the NCLEX.Goal 4
80% of students who graduate from the BSN program will complete within 1.5 times the length of the program or 9 semesters from the completion of their first nursing course.
2020
100% of students completed the program in 1.5 times the length (9 semesters) or less.2021
100% of students completed the program in 1.5 times the length (9 semesters) or less.2022
100% of students completed the program in 1.5 times the length (9 semesters) or less.Goal 5
80% of graduates will report that they are employed as Registered Nurses within one year of program completion.