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Nursing is a profession dedicated to caring. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares students in the science and principles of nursing to provide care for individuals, families, and populations within complex health care systems. Students learn through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction and graduate with the competencies to provide evidence-based practice care as a generalist nurse.
All five of 51社区's regional campuses and the Athens residential campus offer BSN programs. Clinical experiences occur in hospitals and clinical agencies near each campus.
Students seeking admission to the 51社区 School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) major first apply to 51社区 as Pre-BSN major (ND1220) and complete prerequisite courses. Acceptance into the Pre-BSN program is selective. During spring semester, students meeting all requirements apply for consideration for selection to the BSN program (BS1221). Graduates of the BSN program will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Requirements for First-Year Applicants to be considered for Pre-BSN
Individuals interested in the BSN program should apply to the pre-BSN major and complete specified prerequisite courses required for the BSN major. Requirements for first-year applicants to be considered for the pre-BSN include:
BSN Admission
Individuals must apply and meet specific School of Nursing requirements to be considered for selective admission into the BSN program. A minimum college GPA of 2.75 and other criteria are required for consideration of admission to the BSN major.
Admission to the BSN is competitive, and success in the pre-BSN major does not guarantee admission to the BSN program. Potential applicants to the Eastern campus are strongly encouraged to contact Matthew J. Fox, Associate Director of Nursing.
Transfer Students
Transfer students from other BSN programs are reviewed individually for admission to the BSN major. Requirements for external transfer applicants to be considered for the pre-BSN include:
Requirements for Current OHIO Students Requesting to Change their major to Pre-BSN
For information about changing your major, please make an appointment with a School of Nursing academic advisor by contacting the School of Nursing office.
BSN Admission
Individuals must apply and meet specific School of Nursing requirements to be considered for selective admission into the BSN program. A minimum college GPA of 2.75 and other criteria are required for consideration of admission to the BSN major.
Admission to the BSN is competitive, and success in the pre-BSN major does not guarantee admission to the BSN program. Potential applicants to the Eastern campus are strongly encouraged to contact Matthew J. Fox, Associate Director of Nursing.
Registered nurses are employed in a variety of settings to provide care for individuals, families and populations. Graduates can also enter master's or doctoral programs in nursing, which prepare baccalaureate registered nurses for advanced nursing roles.
The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters).
Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans.
Our nursing program provides dedicated learning spaces that include a three-room simulation suite with live streaming capabilities and a six-bed skills lab with mid and high-fidelity manikins. All nursing lab rooms are equipped with hospital beds, vital sign monitors and ECG monitors, and fully functioning suction and oxygen units.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum includes courses in the sciences, humanities, and human behavior in addition to the nursing courses. Visit the BSN undergraduate catalog page to see the complete major requirements.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 51社区 is accredited by the .
Matthew J. Fox
Associate Director of Nursing
Associate Professor
740-699-2345
foxm4@ohio.edu
* The cost-per-credit hour tuition rates of public institutions within a 30-mile radius of Wheeling, West Virginia were examined. Only institutions offering an on-campus BSN program, like 51社区 Eastern, were considered in this comparison.
2023-24 51社区 Eastern tuition & fees: $6,178 (annually based on OHIO Guarantee regional campus in-state tuition rates with West Virginia reciprocity)
2023-24 Alternative institution nursing tuition & fees: $10,226 (annually)
** Includes scholarships, grants, loans, federal work student and CARES/HEERF funding.