Dec 11, 2024

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19

HELP

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19 [Archived Catalog]

Nursing Major (B.S.N.)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Major code BS1221- Traditional B.S.N.

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/nrse/bsn/about/overview.cfm

Program Overview

The BS1221 nursing major code is designed for individuals who are preparing to sit for the registered nurse (RN) licensing exam. Individuals will apply to the preBSN major (ND1220), complete specified college courses, and apply to selective admission to the BS1221 major. Success in Pre-Nursing does not guarantee selective admission into the BS1221 major. Applicants must apply and meet specific School of Nursing requirements. For additional information and specific requirements refer to School of Nursing website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

Students will be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills using the nursing process that result 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 (EBP) principles within the BSN scope of practice to ensure quality of care to culturally diverse individuals and populations.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Freshmen are not directly admitted to BS1221. Students apply to ND1220 (preBSN major). Applicants must apply and meet specific School of Nursing requirements for ND1220.

Change of Program Policy

Individuals seeking to change their major to ND1220 or BS1221 need to contact the School of Nursing, schedule an advising appointment, and complete the required paperwork. All applicants must meet specific School of Nursing requirements.

External Transfer Admission

Transfer students are reviewed individually for admission to the School of Nursing.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates are eligible to sit for the registered nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful passing of the NCLEX-RN, graduates can be employed in a variety of settings. Graduates are prepared to enter master’s or doctoral programs in nursing which prepare baccalaureate registered nurses for 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 Major Prerequisites

Complete the following courses with an overall GPA of 2.75 or better and a C (2.0) or better grade in each course.

Upon successful completion of the requirements you must seek admission to the major.

BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BIOS 1310 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 1111 - Clinical Judgment I Credit Hours: 2
(NRSE 1111: Must complete with an 80% (B-) grade or better.)

Complete the following courses:

Complete 3 of the 5 courses with a C or better grade to seek admission to major. The remaining 2 courses must be completed before graduation:

COMS 1010 - Fundamentals of Human Communication Credit Hours: 3
NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
or
EDEC 1600 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 3

Nursing Major Requirements

Complete the following with a C or better:

Upon admission to the nursing major, complete one of the following with a C or better:

BIOS 2210 - Microbes and Humans Credit Hours: 3 and
BIOS 2215 - Microbes and Humans, Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
BIOS 2010 - Elementary Microbiology Credit Hours: 3

Complete one of the following:

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

Complete the following Nursing Courses with an 80% (B-) or better.

NRSE 2111 - Clinical Judgment II Credit Hours: 2
NRSE 2121 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 2211 - Clinical Judgment III Credit Hours: 2
NRSE 2221 - Foundations of Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 5
NRSE 2231 - Health Assessment Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 2241 - Pharmacology in Nursing Credit Hours: 4
NRSE 3111 - Clinical Judgment IV Credit Hours: 1
NRSE 3131 - Nursing Care of Adults I Credit Hours: 8
NRSE 3140 - Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 3210 - Clinical Judgment V Credit Hours: 2
NRSE 3230 - Nursing Care of Adults II Credit Hours: 7
NRSE 3251 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 4120 - Management and Leadership in Nursing Credit Hours: 3
NRSE 4140 - Nursing Care of Children and Families Credit Hours: 5
NRSE 4150 - Nursing Care of Populations: Family and Community Credit Hours: 5
NRSE 4210 - Clinical Judgment VII Credit Hours: 2
NRSE 4400 - Professional Practice in Nursing Credit Hours: 8
NRSE 4600 - Nursing Excellence Credit Hours: 3

Interprofessional Education in Health Care

Complete a total of two credit hours from the following:

HLTH 4070 - Interprofessional Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
IHS 2112 - Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
IHS 2220 - Cultural Competency in Interprofessional Health Care Credit Hours: 3
IHS 3250 - Interprofessional Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3
IHS 4430 - Working in an Interprofessional Healthcare Team Credit Hours: 3
IHS 4510 - Interprofessional Health Care in Rural/Underserved Populations Credit Hours: 1 - 3
IHS 4518 - Interprofessional Grand Rounds Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Back to Top | Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |