Nursing Completion, BSN

Program Description:

The nursing program, which leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree, is designed to meet students’ individual needs. A program is also available for registered nurses who want to earn a B.S.N. degree. An accelerated B.S.N. option exists for individuals possessing a prior baccalaureate degree. An honors program is available for students with superior academic ability.

The professional nurse is increasingly being viewed as the nucleus of the health care system, as well as serving as an advocate for health care consumers. Therefore, Wright State’s program prepares self-directed graduates who can function as generalists in a number of settings and work in collaboration with other health professionals to coordinate and improve the health care of individuals, families, and communities.

The nursing program at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses.

Honors Program

Students with superior academic ability may participate in the nursing honors program, which emphasizes independence, self-direction, and indepth study in an area of interest to the student. To be eligible, students must have a 3.2 or higher GPA. Students eligible to participate in the nursing honors program will be notified by the college’s Office of Student Affairs.

The College of Nursing and Health faculty reserves the right to revise the nursing requirements or the sequence at any time, as deemed necessary to prepare students for new and emerging roles in nursing. Course requirements or sequence scheduling may also be changed.

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

Element 1: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 2: 4 Hours

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: 6 Hours

Select two course from approved list

Element 4: 3 Hours

Select two course from approved list

III. Electives

NUR 4140 - Nursing Elective Credit Hour(s): 1 to 12 or
NUR 4150 - Independent Study Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
Transfer Credit and Free Electives as needed to total 123 credit hours: Credit Hours 37 Hours ***
Graduates of Diploma programs receive 37 credit hours for prior work upon completion of NUR 2500 with a C or better

IV. Nursing Courses

NUR 2150 - Health Assessment Credit Hour(s): 2
NUR 2500 - Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse Credit Hour(s): 4
NUR 3100 - Concepts of Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 3200 - Health, Wellness, and Diversity Within Families Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 3300 - Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 3600 - Theoretical Foundations of Gerontological Nursing Credit Hour(s): 2
NUR 4440 - Public Health Nursing in the Political System Credit Hour(s): 6
NUR 4480 - Critical Reasoning in the Application of Leadership and Management Concepts to Nursing Practice Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 131

Notes: *WAIVED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENT

***Students in this program come with either an AD or Diploma in nursing.