+ 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 School of Nursing is competitive and based upon:

1. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a "C" or better:
   

   a. ENG 111, 112
   b. MATH (competency above 095 level)
   c. CHEM 109, 110/117, 118 or 125, 127/128
   d. BIOL 205, 314, 315, 331, 332
   e. PSYC 101;

2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall including all transfer work;
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. 15.

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.)

Suggested program

• First year (pre-professional program)
  
  • CHEM 109, 110, 117/118 or 125, 127/128 (10)
  • MATH (competency above 095 level)
  • Cultural diversity in the U.S. (3)
  • ENG 111 and 112 or equivalent (3-6)
  • BIOL 205 (5)
  • PSYC 101 (4)
  • NURS 100 (1) optional
  • General education (3)
• Second year
  
  • PHIL 102 (3)
  • BIOL 314, 315, 331, 332 (12)
  • PSYC 310 (3)
  • F&N 207 (3)
  • PSYC 270; SOC 369 or MATH 115 (3-4)
  • Course in international perspective (3)
  • Elective computer course (3)
• Third year
  
  • NURS 301and NURS 311(summer between sophomore and junior years)
  • NURS 312, 313, 314, 321, 362, 363 or 401, 364
• Fourth year
  
  • NURS 362, 363 or 401, 364, 402, 403, 495, 496
  • Electives may be required to meet the 123 hours required for graduation.

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.