Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Samford University

At Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, we believe nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling.

For over 100 years we have prepared those called to nursing. We provide our graduates with the knowledge, critical thinking and clinical skills that they need to effectively care for patients in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Our students receive over 900 hours of hands-on clinical experience across diverse health care settings in Birmingham, Alabama—one of the nation’s top medical cities. With a strong foundation in nursing theory and practice, our graduates consistently surpass state and national averages on the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses). Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced degrees on completion of the program.

Is This Program for Me?

As a Moffett & Sanders nurse, you will be prepared to deliver exceptional care. As Ida V. Moffett once said, "It takes courage to care, to open the heart and act with sympathy and compassion." It's a defining characteristic of Moffett & Sanders nurses: compassion and courage combined with sound understanding and exceptional clinical skills.

Driven by a desire to serve and help others
Compassionate and empathetic
Comfortable in fast-paced environments
Committed to lifelong learning and growth
Team-oriented and collaborative
Courageous and resilient in the face of challenge

What Will I Learn?

As a student in the traditional BSN program, you will gain:

Evidence-based patient-centered care
Foundations in pharmacology and pathophysiology
Clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
Holistic care strategies that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Health assessment and nursing interventions for patients of all ages
Leadership principles and professional standards in health care
Over 900 hours of clinical experience in a variety of settings

Plan of Study Clinical Education

Traditional BSN Admission Information

Application Deadline

Traditional 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Application Deadline

Freshmen: May 1
Transfers: June 1

Prospective students must first apply to Samford University. Upon submission of your Samford application, you will receive a link to the School of Nursing application. Please submit your nursing application and any related materials as soon as possible.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, you should meet the following criteria:

Freshman Applicants

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Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale which includes:
- Four units of English
- Two units of math
Two units of lab science with a grade of C (2.00) or better
Minimum composite ACT score of 21 and a reading score of 22 or a minimum composite SAT score of 1060 and a reading score of 570; scores may be no more than five years old

Admission to the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing is competitive. Meeting minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Clinical Education

At Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, your education will include over 900 hours of clinical experience working with patients in a variety of settings. You won't just learn nursing theory, you'll put what you learned into practice from the very beginning. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the nation's most advanced health care communities, you'll have clinical opportunities in a variety of health care facilities.