+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing—BSN

A candidate for the bachelor of science in nursing degree must earn a minimum of 123 semester hours of credit, either in residence, by advanced standing, or through transfer of credits, in addition to the requirements under Academic Policies. A minor is not required for graduation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in nursing are expected to:

• Design holistic nursing care with individuals, families, groups, and communities based on Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing;
• Provide competent, culturally sensitive nursing care in a diversity of settings;
• Use skills of critical thinking in the application of theory and research findings from nursing, other sciences, and the humanities as a basis for clinical judgments and scholarly endeavors;
• Develop person-centered, therapeutic relationships with a commitment to individuals as unique self-determining agents;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written, and computer-based);
• Demonstrate consistent professional behavior;
• Collaborate with patients, families, health care providers, and others in the provision of care;
• Integrate principles of leadership and management in the provision and coordination of care;
• Demonstrate self-direction in learning and professional development.

Admission requirements
Admission to the pre-professional nursing program is through the Office of Admissions. Successful completion of the pre-professional requirements is a prerequisite for admission to the professional nursing program. The number of students accepted into the nursing program is limited by the availability of clinical facilities and faculty. Admission to the professional program through the College of Nursing is competitive and based upon:

1. Completion of all prerequisites and required courses with a "C" or better;
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall, including all transfer work. Due to the limited availability of seats, a higher GPA is usually required (approximately 3.29 during the 2006 and 2007 admission cycles);
3. Faculty evaluation of all candidates for admission to include, but not limited to, academic progression (including age of coursework) and repeated coursework.

Admission applications are available from the nursing office and must be submitted by Dec. 1.

University requirements
These courses are offered at the BGSU main campus or at BGSU Firelands in Huron, Ohio. Each student is required to complete ENG 112 or demonstrate a proficiency in written expression equivalent to that attained by students who have completed the course. A penalty is imposed if ENG 112 is not completed within the first 60 hours. (See Academic Policies.)

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The above is a suggested program that may be modified according to individual needs and capabilities. The School of Nursing recommends regular academic advisement as the student progresses.