Ottawa University-Surprise offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure program designed for individuals aiming to become Registered Nurses (RNs). The program is held on campus and spans 16 months, incorporating both classroom instruction and significant hands-on clinical experience.
The Surprise, Arizona campus is located in the northwest region of the Phoenix metropolitan area, making it accessible to students living in and around Phoenix. The area is well-connected by major highways and offers a suburban environment conducive to study and clinical practice​.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours of college coursework, including specific prerequisites such as Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. The program also requires a background check, health check, and immunizations as part of the admission process.
Prospective students must submit results from an entrance exam, although specific details on the exam (such as HESI or TEAS) are not clearly outlined on the website. Prerequisites include courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and other foundational sciences.
The program includes 660 hours of clinical rotations, which are conducted at healthcare facilities in the surrounding areas. These rotations cover a wide range of nursing practices, including adult health, maternal/newborn care, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and pediatrics.
The BSN Pre-Licensure program at the Surprise, AZ campus is delivered primarily in person, with certain courses offered in a hybrid format that combines online learning with in-person labs and clinicals.