McCracken Hall

Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Major code BS1203

The major in nursing includes upper-division coursework in nursing, university General Education Requirements, and upper-division courses outside of nursing. It is possible to complete a minor in another discipline while completing the major in nursing. Courses are offered on all regional campuses, as well as on the Athens campus, increasing availability for professional development and career mobility for registered nurses.

Admission to and progression through the program include the following steps:

1. You are admitted to Ohio University;
2. After a review of your records of previous coursework, you are informed of the program prerequisites you must meet and are oriented to the expectations and structure of the program.
3. You are admitted to the nursing major and, if needed, you enroll in courses to complete prerequisites.
4. Complete NRSE 295 (scheduled in February and August) before NRSE 300.
5. Complete the required nursing courses in sequence as well as other required courses for the degree.

You must earn a grade of 2.0 (C) or better in each course offered by the School of Nursing (NRSE series). If you do not earn a grade of C, you must retake the course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

Note: most undergraduate courses offered through the School of Nursing can be retaken up to two times (i.e., initial registration and two retakes). Variable-credit courses usually cannot be retaken (i.e., with the initial grade being removed), but can be repeated for credit to count toward your degree.

Upon completing the program prerequisites (90 quarter hours consisting of lower-division nursing and general education courses) and 102 quarter hours of upper-division nursing, general education, and support courses, you will receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Program Requirements

1. Graduate of state-approved associate's degree or diploma program in nursing.
2. Admission to Ohio University.
3. Evaluation of official transcripts from lower-division nursing program and all other post-secondary education. The evaluation must be completed by the university and the School of Nursing.
4. Completion of program prerequisites, including attendance at the orientation course, NRSE 295, before beginning the nursing major sequence of courses.
5. Prior to enrolling in clinical NRSE courses, documentation of:

   a. current license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in Ohio.

   b. individual malpractice insurance.

   c. current immunizations (and/or waiver of the same) including hepatitis B.

   e. current CPR certification.

Program Prerequisites (90 hrs)

1. Lower-division Nursing (minimum of 36 qtr hours)( * )

   A   Transfer credit (36 qtr hrs) is awarded to applicants with an associate's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.

   B   Credit (36 qtr hrs) is awarded to applicants with a diploma in nursing upon completion of specified ACT Proficiency Examinations or other evaluative mechanisms.

2. Content Prerequisites ( ** )

   Freshman English composition (ENG 151, 152, or 153)( + 
   )
   
   Quantitative skills (PSY 120)( + 
   )
   
   Nutrition (HCFN 128)( + 
   )
   
   Microbiology (MICR 201 or 211)( + 
   )
   
   Anatomy and Physiology (BIOS 130 and 131)( + 
   )
   
   Chemistry (CHEM 121 or 151)( + 
   )
   
   Human Growth and Development (EDEL 200 or HCCF 160 or PSY 273)( + 
   )
   
   Sociology (SOC 101)( + 
   )
   
   Psychology (PSY 101)( + 
   )
   
   NRSE 295 Intro to Baccalaureate Nursing Education ( * 
   )

3. Electives (credit hours will vary depending upon credit weight of prerequisites)

*Must be completed prior to enrollment in NRSE 300

**Some courses listed may fulfill university General Education Requirements.

+All but two must be completed prior to enrollment in NRSE 300.

Required Nursing Courses

NRSE 300  Transitions in Nursing              4

NRSE 310  Health Appraisal                    4

NRSE 321  Health Promotion in Professional
          Nursing                             2

NRSE 322  Teaching and Learning in
          Professional Nursing                2

NRSE 323  Counseling in Professional Nursing  2

NRSE 330A Family Nursing                      2

NRSE 330C Family Nursing: Clinical            2

NRSE 335  Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing 4

NRSE 340A Community Health Nursing            2

NRSE 340C Community Health: Clinical          2

NRSE 405  Research: Critique and Methodology  4

NRSE 415A Restorative Nursing                 4

NRSE 415C Restorative Nursing Seminar         4

NRSE 416  Management Issues in Nursing        4

NRSE 425  Clinical Applications in Nursing    4 

NRSE 445  Strategic Planning in Nursing Care  4

NRSE 455  Excellence in Nursing               4

General Education/Support

Tier II-a minimum of 30 hours with at least 4 hours in 4 of 5 categories (some content prerequisites and/or electives you have taken may apply to this requirement)

Junior-level advanced composition (select one course with "J" designation)

Tier III synthesis course (select one course with "T3" designation)

You may select either Option A or Option B to meet the upper-division course requirements. With either plan, consultation with your major advisor is necessary.

Option A

Junior level composition and Tier III as specified above (8 hours)

Behavioral Sciences

Psychology (select one)

Human Relations (select one)

Humanities (select one)

Electives (12-32 quarter hours)

At least 12 of these elective hours must be selected from 300 and 400 level courses with 1�5 credit hours of Ohio University workshop courses allowed. Other electives are to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

Option B

You must file a Category IV Declaration form with the School of Nursing when choosing Option B.

Select 36�56 quarter hours of coursework as indicated in the following areas:

Junior-level composition and Tier III as specified above (8 hours)

Complete a minor course of study, a second major, or one of the available certificate programs, e.g., School Nurse or Gerontology (min. of 28 hours)

Electives (up to 20 hours as needed). Courses should be at the 300 or 400 level but needed prerequisites or required courses for your minor, second major, or certificate at the 100 or 200 level can be used. Electives are to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

School Nurse Certificate

1. If you are an RN with a B.S.N. degree, take only the additional courses required to meet the state's certification requirements.
2. If you are an RN who wishes to complete the B.S.N. and the School Nurse Certificate simultaneously, follow the B.S.N. program of study and use the required School Nurse Certificate courses as part of that degree.
3. If you are an RN who seeks to complete a B.S. degree not in nursing, consult with both your major advisor and the School Nurse Certificate advisor to develop a program.

If you do not have a B.S. degree in some area, you will have to earn one. This involves meeting university General Education Requirements and graduation requirements in addition to the major requirements and School Nurse Certification requirements. Your file will be reviewed, and credit transferred from other accredited institutions will be used to meet requirements wherever possible. Graduates of diploma programs in nursing may earn 36 quarter hours of credit for lower-division nursing upon completion of specified ACT-PEP exams.

If you hold a B.S.N., you will likely have met the nursing course requirements (NRSE) listed below. If you earned your B.S.N. at another university, course descriptions from previous schools may be required to determine equivalent coursework.

Required Courses

EDCI 400  School, Society, and the
          Professional Educator               4

HCCF 360  Human Sexuality                     4 

HLTH 204  Alcohol, Tobacco                    4
          & other Drugs, 

NRSE 300  Transitions in Nursing              4

NRSE 305  Intro to School of Nursing          4

NRSE 310  Health Appraisal                    4

NRSE 321  Health Promotion in Professional
          Nursing                             2

NRSE 322  Teaching and Learning in
          Professional Nursing                2

NRSE 323  Counseling in Prof. Nursing         2

NRSE 330A Family Nursing                      2

NRSE 330C Family Nursing: Clinical            2

NRSE 340A Community Health Nursing            2

NRSE 340C Community Health Nursing: Clinical  2

NRSE 461A  School  Nurse Seminar:             4
           Early Childhood

NRSE 461C  School of Nurse Practice:          4
           Early Childhood

NRSE 462A  School Nurse Seminar:              1
           Middle Childhood

NRSE 462C  School of Nurse Practice:          4
           Middle Childhood

NRSE 463A  School of Nurse Seminar:           1
           Late Childhood

NRSE 463C  School of Nurse Practice:          4
           Late Childhood

PSY 233    Psychology of Personality	      4
or PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology	

PSY 273	   Child and Adolescent 
	   Psychology	                      4

PSY 275    Educational Psychology	      4

University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/00-01/colleges/nrse.htm) on November 29, 2000.

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