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School of Nursing
BSN Program Information
Students seeking admission to the School of Nursing apply to Ohio University as Pre-BSN majors
(ND1220) and complete prerequisite courses outlined later in this document. 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). The selected group of students will have
the opportunity to complete the final three years of the BSN program, graduate, and sit for the
NCLEX licensing exam. Information about the selection process will appear later in this document.
The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) provides students with on-campus
classroom lectures and simulation lab activities as well as regionalized clinical experiences. The
BSN program (BS1221) is offered on the Athens, Chillicothe, Southern and Zanesville campuses
with clinical experiences occurring in hospitals and clinics in the southeastern Ohio region. Please
note that students selected for the BSN program will need to provide their own transportation to
clinical sites, and some locations may be approximately an hour-long drive from campus.
Requirements for First Year Applicants to be considered for Pre-BSN (ND1220)
1. Graduation from high school with a minimum 3.00 grade point average on a 4-point scale.
2. Successful completion of the college preparation program that includes: English (4 units);
college-prep mathematics (3 units); social sciences (2 units); biology and chemistry (2 units).
Each course is to be completed with a grade of 2.00 (C) or better.
3. The following courses are recommended but not required: foreign language, anatomy and
physiology, and/or a third unit in social science.
4. Completed application and admission to Ohio University.
5. Official copies of high school transcripts.
6. Composite ACT score of 23 or better or a composite SAT score of 1130 or better;
Math Placement Level 1 (ACT Math: 20, SAT Math: 520).
Requirements for TRANSFER Applicants to be considered for Pre-BSN (ND1220)
1. Overall minimum college grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.
2. Completed application and admission to Ohio University
3. Official copies of high school transcripts if fewer than 45 credits of college work completed.
4. Official copies of all college transcripts.
5. Accumulated at least 30 credit hours at the undergraduate level.
6. Transfer equivalent of CHEM 1205 and CHEM 1205L (lab), or CHEM 1210, or Math Placement
Level 1 or higher.
Requirements for CURRENT OHIO STUDENTS REQUESTING CHANGING THEIR MAJOR to Pre-BSN
1. Completed Update of Program form (available in the School of Nursing).
2. Overall minimum college grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.
3. Grade of “C” or better in one of the following: BIOS 1300, BIOS 1310, CHEM 1205 and CHEM
1205L (lab), CHEM 1210, CHEM 1220, CHEM 1510, CHEM 1520
4. Grade of “C” or better in three of the following: PSY 1010, SOC 1000, COMS 1010, PSY 2410/
EDEC 1600, or NUTR 1000.
For information about changing your major, please make an appointment with a School of Nursing academic
advisor by contacting the School of Nursing office at your preferred campus:
Athens:
740.593.4494
Chillicothe:
740.774.7282
Southern:
740.533.4633
Zanesville:
740.588.1514
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COURSEWORK
Once admitted as a Pre-BSN (ND1220) student to Ohio University, work will begin on the prerequisite
support courses for the BSN major (BS1221). The “Year One Prerequisite Support Courses” shown below
must be completed before the student can be considered for admission to the BSN major. A grade of “C” or
better is required in all BSN program non-nursing support courses. All NRSE courses must be completed
with no less than an 80% (“B-”).
Year One Prerequisite Support Courses Credit Hours (semester hours)
1. Chemistry lecture and lab 5 credits
CHEM 1205 and CHEM 1205L (lab)
Note: Math Placement Level 1 is required
2. Anatomy and physiology 8 credits
BIOS 1300 and BIOS 1310
3. ENG 1510 3 credits
4. NRSE 1111 2 credits
5. Three of the five courses listed below:
• PSY 1010, Intro to Psychology 3 credits
• SOC 1000, Intro to Sociology 3 credits
• COMS 1010, Fund of Human Communication 3 credits
• PSY 2410 or EDEC 1600, Growth & Development 3 credits
• NUTR 1000, Nutrition 3 credits
Additional Required Non-NRSE Support Courses Credit Hours (semester hours)
The following courses are also required for the BSN major and must be completed prior to a student’s
final year in the BSN program. A grade of “C” or better is required in all required non-nursing support
courses:
1. Microbiology: BIOS 2210 and BIOS 2225 (lab) or BIOS 2010 3 or 5 credits
2. PSY 1110 or PSY 2110, Statistics 3 or 4 credits
3. Complete the remaining courses as needed from the list below:
• PSY 1010, Intro to Psychology 3 credits
• SOC 1000, Intro to Sociology 3 credits
• COMS 1010, Fund of Human Communication 3 credits
• PSY 2410 or EDEC 1600, Growth & Development 3 credits
• NUTR 1000, Nutrition 3 credits
Ohio University Required General Education Courses Credit Hours (semester hours)
The following courses must be completed by the BSN student’s senior year in order to meet Ohio University
graduation requirements:
1. Gen Ed Tier I Junior Level Composition (1J) 3 credits
2. Gen Ed Tier II Fine Arts (2FA) 2 - 3 credits
3. Gen Ed Tier II Cross-Cultural Perspectives (2CP) 3 credits*
BSN students must also complete an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course requirement.
IHS 2220 will fulfill both the 2CP and IPE requirement.
Please see the BSN Semester Plan document (pages 4 and 5) for the schedule of BSN core NRSE
courses, required BSN program non-nursing support courses, and Ohio University general
education courses needed in order to meet degree completion requirements. Please see page 6 for
Important Scheduling Guidelines.
All NRSE courses must be completed with no less than an 80% (“B-”) in order to progress in the
BSN program. The School of Nursing does not “round” points/percentages in determining final
course grades. All non-nursing support courses required by the School of Nursing must be
completed with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of “C-” in a required non-nursing support course
means that the course must be repeated.
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SELECTION for BSN MAJOR
Admission into the BSN major (BS1221) is selective and occurs only once a year during the spring
semester. Submission of specified documents as determined by the School of Nursing must be in the
student’s Application File in the respective School of Nursing office on the date/time indicated by each
campus. The School of Nursing will provide information to students about all aspects of the selection
process in a timely manner and will include deadlines for submission of required documentation.
1. Required for BSN program selection consideration:
1.1 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.
1.2 Specified program courses have been completed with minimum grade requirements.
1.3 Successful completion of the HESI A2 pre-admission exam. Subjects tested on the exam
include: mathematics, reading, vocabulary, grammar, chemistry, biology, anatomy and
physiology. Information about the HESI A2 testing will be shared with Pre-BSN students
during the school year by the campuses.
1.4 Report of FBI and BCI background checks --- guidelines on how to obtain a background
check will be provided by the School of Nursing offices.
1.5 Fully completed/signed application form to request consideration for admittance to BSN
program (BS1221). Application forms are available from the School of Nursing office on the
campus where you are seeking admission.
Note: Items above (1.1 – 1.5) must be met/provided by the student in order to be reviewed during the selection process.
1.6 The School of Nursing will run a final DARS report once spring semester grades are
recorded to verify specified program courses have been completed with minimum grade
requirements.
1.7 Upon notification of selection into the BSN program, student must provide report of a
completed physical exam performed within the past 12 months using form provided by
the School of Nursing offices.
1.8 Upon notification of selection into the BSN program, student must provide documentation
of properly completed Mantoux two-step tuberculosis test and completion of any follow-up
recommendations (part of the physical exam report form provided by the School of Nursing
offices).
1.9 Upon notification of selection into the BSN program, student must provide documentation
of the completion of the required immunizations (part of the physical exam report form
provided by the School of Nursing offices).
Note: Items above (1.7 – 1.9) must be met/provided by the student as instructed in the BSN program admission
invitation. Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of admission status.
2. Criteria the selection committee will consider for selecting individuals for the BSN major:
2.1 Cumulative grade point average across all college coursework.
2.2 Grade point average across the required nine (9) prerequisite courses.
2.3 Scores on the HESI A2 pre-nursing exam.
2.4 Clearance on FBI and BCI background checks completed in the past year.
2.5 Service and work experience within the past three years.
2.6 Completion of all application materials as instructed by the School of Nursing.
Properly completed application files that meet the established requirements will be reviewed by a School
of Nursing selection committee during spring semester. Selection for the BSN program is competitive, and
meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the BSN program. Final selection will
occur after spring semester grades are released. Students will be notified of the committee’s decision as
soon as all grades have been verified. Selected students will start the BSN program at the start of the
subsequent fall semester.
Credit and Clock Hours Distribution
Ohio University School of Nursing
Traditional Baccalaureate Program
Ohio University – BS (Athens Campus, including Eastern)
Ohio University School of Nursing Chillicothe-BSN
Ohio University School of Nursing-Southern-BSN
Ohio University School of Nursing-Zanesville-BSN
Curriculum Semester Plan
Nursing Courses are BOLD Year 1
Semester 1 Credit Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
BIOS 1300, Principles Human A&P I 4
ENGL 1510, Writing & Rhetoric I 3
PSY 1010, General Psychology 3
NRSE 1111, Clinical Judgment I *2
(OR may be taken semester 2)
28*
28*
CHEM 1205, Survey of Chemistry
of Health Sciences (4) 5
AND
CHEM 1205L, Survey of Chemistry
of Health Sciences Lab (1)
Total Credits 15/17*
*Students may take NRSE 1111 in fall OR spring semester.
Semester 2 Credit Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
BIOS 1310, Principles Human A&P II 4
COMS 1010, Fund Human Communication
3
SOC 1000, Intro to Sociology 3
NRSE 1111, Clinical Judgment I *2
(OR may be taken semester 1)
28*
28*
Elective 3
Total Credits 13/15*
*If NRSE 1111 not taken fall semester
.
Year 2
Semester 3 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 2111, Clinical Judgment II 2
2
28
0
0
28
NRSE 2121, Pathophysiology 3
3
42
0
0
42
NRSE 2231, Health Assessment 3
2
28
1 (42)
0
70
BIOS 2210, Microbes & Humans 3
3
BIOS 2225, Microbes & Humans Lab 2
2
OR BIOS 2010 Elementary
Microbiology 3
3
PSY 1110, Elementary Statistical
Reasoning* 3
3
PSY 2410, Child & Adolescent Psych
OR
EDEC 1600, Intro to Child Development 3
3
Total Credits 14/16
Semester 4 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK
HRS)RN
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 2211, Clinical Judgment III 2
2
28
0
0
28
NRSE 2221, Foundations of Nsg
Practice 5
3
42
0.75 (31.5)
1.25 (52.5)
126
NRSE 2241, Pharmacology in Nsg 4
4
56
0
0
56
PSY 1110, Elementary Statistical
Reasoning* 3
3
NUTR 1000, Nutrition 3
3
Total Credits 17
*PSY 1110 may be taken Semester 3 or Semester 4.
Credit and Clock Hours Distribution Page 2 of 2
Ohio University School of Nursing
Traditional Baccalaureate Program
Curriculum Semester Plan
Year 3
Semester 5 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 3111, Clinical Judgment IV 1
1
14
0
0
14
NRSE 3251, Evidence Based
Nursing Practice 3
3
42
0
0
42
NRSE 3131, Nsg Care of Adults I 8
5
70
0.5 (21)
2.5 (105)
196
Gen Ed Tier II (2F) 3
Total Credits 15
Semester 6 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 3211, Clinical Judgment V 1
1
14
0
0
14
NRSE 3231, Nsg Care of Adults II 8
5
70
0.40 (16.8)
2.6 (109.2)
196
NRSE 3141, Mental Health Nsg 4
3
42
0
1 (42)
84
Gen Ed Tier I Junior composition 3
3
Gen Ed Tier II (2C) IHS 2220 **3
3
Total Credits 19
** CHSP requires an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course for all Health Sciences bachelor’s degrees. IHS 2220 is suggested
as it meets both the Gen Ed Tier II (2C) and IPE requirements.
Year 4
Semester 7 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 4121, Management and
Leadership in Nsg 2
2
28
0
0
28
NRSE 4141, Nsg Care Children
and Families 6
4
56
0.2 (8.4)
1.8 (75.6)
140
NRSE 4151, Nsg Care of Populations:
Family & Community 4
3
42
0
2
1 (42)
84
Total Credits 12
Semester 8 Credit Hrs.
Lecture
Credit
Hrs.
Theory
Clock
Hrs.
LAB
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS)
CLINICAL
Credit Hrs
(CLOCK HRS
TOTAL
COURSE
CLOCK HRS
NRSE 4211, Clinical Judgment VI 2
2
28
0
0
28
NRSE 4401, Professional Practice in
Nursing 8
3.5
49
0.5 (21)
4 (168)
238
NRSE 4600, Nsg Excellence
(Gen Ed Tier III equivalent) 3
3
42
0
0
42
Total Credits 13
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS
749
140.7
594.3
TOTAL PROGRAM CLOCK HOURS
1,484
Summary: Non-Nursing 49/51 credit hours
Nursing 71 credit hours
Total 120/122 credit hours
Clinical/ clock hour calculation: Credit hours X 3 x 14 weeks = clock hours per semester.
5/23/2019 - CB/PBS/SB/MBB
Revised 7/17/2019 - DH/KC/CB/PBS
Revised 2/21/2020 – BSN Curriculum Committee
Important Scheduling Guidelines
• UC 1900 (Learning Community) is recommended for all Athens campus students. UC 1900 is not
required on the regional campus sites (Chillicothe, Southern, Zanesville).
• NRSE 1111 can be taken in fall or spring semester based on course load, but it must be completed
during the first year with a grade “B-” or above.
• The “Elective” course will be required only if students have not earned necessary previous credit hours to
meet 30 credit hours by the end of Year 1. Check with your academic advisor.
• Check course offerings for the available BIOS (Microbiology) course selection on your campus.
• BSN students must complete an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course requirement. IHS 2220 will
fulfill both the Cross-Cultural Perspectives (2CP) and IPE requirements. There may be other courses that
may also meet the requirements. Check with your academic advisor.
• All BSN program prerequisites and related major requirements must be completed with a solid “C” or
better.
• All NRSE courses must be completed with an 80% (“B-”) or better in order to progress in the BSN
program. The School of Nursing does not “round” points/percentages in determining final course grades.
• You MUST meet with your academic advisor or attend a group advising session every semester to
ensure you are meeting all requirements and to be eligible to register.
• Please discuss registration questions with your School of Nursing academic advisor before making any
changes to your schedule.
Before registering for any summer courses, you must discuss options with an academic advisor.
• Core NRSE courses are scheduled by the School of Nursing and will not be adjusted, except under
extremely extenuating circumstances approved by the BSN Associate Director.
• All non-nursing requirements must be completed before fall semester of the final year.
BSN Technology Requirements
**tablets and iPads are not supported**
Windows
• Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of
Windows 10.
• Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as
Windows RT, and Windows 10 S are NOT
supported at this time.
• Only genuine, U.S.-English versions of Windows
Operating Systems are supported
• CPU Processor: 2.0 ghz Intel i3 processor or
equivalent
• RAM: 4GB or higher
• Hard drive: 1GB of available space or highest
recommended for the operating system
• For onsite support, a working USB port is required
(newer devices may require an adaptor)
• Internet connection for exam upload and
download
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords,
including BitLocker keys, may be required.
• Screen resolution must be 1024x768 or higher
Surface Pro
• Microsoft Surface devices, Surface Pro and
Surface Books are NOT permitted.
Mac
• Supported Operating Systems: OS X 10.13 (High
Sierra) and OS X 10.14 (Mojave). Only genuine
versions of Mac Operating Systems are
supported.
• CPU: Intel processor
• RAM: 4GB or higher
• Hard Drive: 1GB or higher available space
• For onsite support, and in order to backup the
answer files to USB, a working USB port is
required (Newer devices may require an adaptor)
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords,
including device passwords, may be required.
• Server version of Mac OS X is not supported
• This software cannot be used on virtual operating
systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine,
Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other
virtual environments.
• Internet connection for Download, Registration,
Exam Download and Upload.
• Examplify cannot be run within virtualized
environments or environments that require
persistent network (local or otherwise)
connections during secure exams. This includes,
but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix
workspace, Virtual Disks, Streamed images, etc.
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