Nursing Completion, BSN

Program Description

The Wright State University School of Nursing, Kiniesiology, and Health Sciences undergraduate nursing program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. An honors program is available for students with superior academic ability.

The School of Nursing, Kiniesiology, and Health Sciences offers an online post-licensure RN to BSN pathway for students who have either a diploma or an associate's degree in nursing and who are licensed as registered nurses. Students may be required to come to campus for orientation, advising, or other obligations.

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 baccalaureate RN-BSN degree program in nursing at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Admission Requirements

Be admitted to Wright State University as a matriculated (degree seeking) student.
Provide evidence of a clean/clear criminal records check from both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (or applicable state).
Successfully complete the following prerequisite courses or their equivalent with a grade of 'C' or better:
1. English Composition I,
2. English Composition II,
3. Introductory Psychology
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 upon entry into the program (only includes coursework completed within the last 10 years).
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where they plan to conduct their clinical experiences.

Application Procedure

Students applying for the RN to BSN pathway should submit an application to Wright State University Office of Admissions by the application deadline.
Submit copies of transcripts with the application from all colleges previously attended.
Results of background checks must be sent directly to the School of Nursing, Kiniesiology, and Health Sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate will:

Meet the requirements for graduation which encompasses the arts, the sciences, and nursing for the basis of professional nursing practice. (Essential I)
Use basic organizational and systems leadership skills for client safety and quality client care. (Essential II)
Integrates current relevant evidence in professional nursing practice. (Essential III)
Implement health care information technology in the management of client care. (Essential IV)
Analyze legislative and regulatory processes relevant to the provision of health care. (Essential V)
Use effective interpersonal and interprofessional communication and collaboration to improve client health outcomes. (Essential VI)
Implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions at the individual and community levels to improve population health. (Essential VII)
Exhibit professionalism and the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. (Essential VIII)
Practice at a baccalaureate nurse generalist level with clients across the lifespan and in a variety of settings; considering the variation, complexity, and resources necessary for the provision of care. (Essential IX)

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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
OR
ENG 2120 - Research Writing and Argumentation: Health Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 2: 4 Hours

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

Element 3: 6 Hours

Select two courses from approved list

Element 4: 3 Hours

Select one course from approved list

Element 5: 7 Hours

SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 6: 8 Hours

Choose One:

BIO 1070 - Health and Disease Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses

Choose two courses from the approved list.

II. Support Courses

ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2200 - Microbiology and the Human Environment Credit Hour(s): 4

III. Electives: 35 Hours

Transfer credit and free electives as needed to total 120 credit hours**

**Students come into this program with having either an AD or a diploma in Nursing. Graduates of Diploma programs receive 30 credit hours posted to their WSU transcript upon completion of NUR 4800 with a C or better. Students must meet residency requirements to obtain BSN.

IV. Nursing Courses

NUR 3300 - Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice Credit Hour(s): 3 + (IW)+
NUR 4801 - Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse for Unlicensed Nursing Students Credit Hour(s): 3 + or
NUR 4800 - Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse Credit Hour(s): 3 ++
NUR 4810 - Nursing Care in a Genomics Era Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 4830 - Holistic Nursing Practice Using Complementary and Alternative Therapies Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
NUR 4850 - Collaborating for Improving Patient Health Outcomes Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 4860 - Policy and Politics: Leading and Managing Health Care Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 4870 - Advancing Communities Toward Healthy Outcomes Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 4140 - Nursing Elective Credit Hour(s): 1 to 12
A minimum of 3 credit hours of NUR 4140 is required.
NUR 4880 - Critical Reasoning in Complex Health Care Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 4890 - Application of Leadership and Management Concepts to Nursing Process Credit Hour(s): 3
+ May take prior to admission into RN-BSN Progrm
++ Take either 4800 or 4801; credit cannot be granted for both
IW = Integrated Writing

Total: 120 Hours

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