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Medical College of Ohio, 383-5800
The School of Nursing offers the student an opportunity to become actively involved in health care as a professional nurse with a bachelor of science in nursing degree. The curriculum emphasizes a liberal education combined with the nursing theory and clinical practice needed to develop the educated nurse. A graduate of the nursing program is capable of providing health services for individuals, families and communities and eligible to take the licensing examination to become a registered nurse. The program provides preparation for future graduate study and leadership in nursing.
The School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing and has full approval of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Fees for the nursing program are the same as for all other degree programs. Additional charges, however, are required for uniforms, professional liability insurance, specific health tests and immunizations, and lab fees. The classes in the nursing major are taught in Toledo at the Medical College of Ohio. For the RN/BSN track, classes are also offered at Firelands College, and in the Archbold and Lima areas. Transportation to classes and to clinical placements is the responsibility of the student.
The School of Nursing offers two tracks to obtain a bachelor of science in nursing degree:
Admission requirement information is available from the nursing office.
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.
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:
Admission applications are available from the nursing office and must be submitted by Jan. 1.
University requirements
These courses are offered at the BGSU main campus or at Firelands College 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)
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
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.
Degree track for the registered nurse
The School of Nursing also offers an opportunity for graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. The RN student achieves the same terminal objectives as the basic student. However, this alternate track for the RN provides for flexibility and an individualized curriculum approach for the nurse in practice. This program is offered through the Bowling Green main campus, the Firelands campus and outreach campuses in Archbold and Lima.
Admission requirements
Criteria for seeking admission to the major include:
If a grade of less than "C" is earned two courses may be repeated, one time only.
Applications to the nursing major are available in the nursing offices on the main and Firelands campuses, in the LAHEC and the Archbold offices. A lab fee is assessed for all clinical courses.
Graduation requirements
A minimum of 123 hours is required for graduation, of which 40 hours must be in upper-division coursework. In addition the 30 hours earned immediately before graduation must be completed through Bowling Green State University uninterrupted by coursework at another university or college.
University requirements
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.
RN students must take or transfer in equivalent to math as demonstrated by a competency examination score above 095 level.
Required supportive courses
Additional required credit hours exclusive of the major include PSYC 240; either PSYC 270, SOC 369 or MATH 115; PHIL 102; F&N 207, and computer course.
There are 30 hours in the nursing major. Typically students take the 30 hours part-time spread out over two years. An accelerated plan is possible, however, prior approval must be obtained from the director for the RN/BSN track.
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