OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18
[Archived Catalog]
Baccalaureate Nursing, RN-to-BSN Major (BSN) |
Major code BS1203
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Nursing
Grover Center E317
Phone: 740.593.4494
Phone: 800.560.0144
Fax: 740.593.0286
nursing@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/nursing/rntobsn/
Program Overview
This major code is for licensed registered nurses (RN) seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). All NRSE courses are delivered online. Most support courses also have online options.
Admissions Information
Change of Program Policy
Applicants must be a graduate of an approved program (or its equivalent) that prepares individuals to sit for the registered nurse licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) and be a resident of one of the Ohio University authorized states. Check undergraduate admissions website or call the School of Nursing for a list of current approved states.
External Transfer Admission
The majority of students in this program are considered transfer students in that they completed the basic registered nurse preparation and possibly general education courses at another institution. All work completed previously at an institution other than Ohio University will be evaluated according to academic requirements of the RN-to-BSN major and OU transfer credit policy.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Following graduation, registered nurses with the BSN degree are able to pursue nursing leadership positions within health care agencies and are prepared to enter master’s or doctoral programs in nursing that would lead to advanced nursing roles.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions .
Nursing BS1203 (RN to BSN) Prerequisites
English Composition
Complete (or have transfer credit) prior to enrolling in any NRSE RN to BSN courses:
- ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
Non-NRSE required courses
Complete (or have transfer credit for) all of the following courses:
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
Biological Sciences
Complete (or have transfer credit for) one of the following courses:
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
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- BIOS 1310 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
Chemistry
Complete (or have transfer credit for) one of the following courses:
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Child Development/Psychology
Complete (or have transfer credit for) one of the following courses:
- EDEC 1600 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Elementary Statistics
Complete (or have transfer credit for) one of the following courses:
- MATH 2500 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 1110 - Elementary Statistical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4
- QBA 2010 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 4
Microbiology
Complete (or have transfer credit for) one of the following courses:
- BIOS 2010 - Elementary Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2210 - Microbes and Humans Credit Hours: 3
Lower Division Nursing
A minimum of 27 semester credits in lower division nursing are needed from prelicensure program.
Upper Division Nursing Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- NRSE 4510 - Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 4
- NRSE 4520 - Health Assessment and Promotion Credit Hours: 4
- NRSE 4530 - Family Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NRSE 4540 - Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 4
- NRSE 4550 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 4
- NRSE 4560 - Gerontologic Nursing Care Credit Hours: 3
- NRSE 4570 - Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- NRSE 4580 - Leadership in Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NRSE 4600 - Nursing Excellence Credit Hours: 3
RN to BSN Nursing Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3