OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Baccalaureate Nursing Major (B.S.N.) |
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/chsp/nursing/rn-bsn
Program Overview
This major code is for currently licensed registered nurses (RN) seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
All RN to BSN NRSE courses are delivered online. The Ohio University RN to BSN program builds on the experience and competencies of the registered nurse (RN) and provides additional coursework to enhance skills in the areas of clinical reasoning, leadership, management, and evidence-based practice. The RN to BSN program prepares students in the science and principles of nursing to provide care for individuals, families, and populations within complex healthcare systems. The RN to BSN curriculum includes courses in the sciences, humanities, and human behavior in addition to the core nursing courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program:
- Students will be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills using the nursing process that results in the application of theory to safe professional nursing practice.
- Students will be able to employ effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, members of the community, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Students will be able to execute evidence-based practice principles within the BSN scope of practice to ensure quality of care to culturally diverse individuals and populations.
Admissions Information
- Residents with an active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in one of the Ohio University RN to BSN authorized states. For a list of current states, please visit www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/rn-bsn/eligibility
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a state board of nursing approved program
- Grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Applicants must be a graduate of an approved program (or its equivalent) that prepares individuals to sit for the registered National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and be a resident of one of the Ohio University authorized states. Check the Undergraduate Admissions website or call the School of Nursing for a list of currently 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 the academic requirements of the RN to BSN major and Ohio University transfer credit policy. All transfer students who have never attended Ohio University must complete an application for to become and Ohio student.
Students who previously attended Ohio University do not need to apply for admission. Previous OHIO students must submit a re-enrollment form to the Ohio University Office of the Registrar and complete an Update of Program form with the School of Nursing. Call the School of Nursing or visit www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/knowledge-center/rn-bsn .
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 roles.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
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 Support Courses
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Biological Sciences
Complete (or have transfer credit for) ONE of the following:
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 1310 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
Chemistry
Complete (or have transfer credit for):
- CHEM 1205 - Survey of Chemistry for Health Sciences Credit Hours: 4
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- CHEM 1205L - Survey of Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
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or ONE of the following:
- 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 1500 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 2500 - Statistics and Probability 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
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