2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Nursing, BSN (NURPL2-BSN)

CIP Code: 513801

Program Description

The Wright State University 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 program offers a traditional pathway for students who are admitted to the program in their sophomore year or via direct admit from high school. This program is offered at both the Dayton and the Lake campuses.

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 pre-licensure pathways are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses.

Successful completion of the BSN meets the educational requirements for the RN license in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Board of Nursing (https://nursing.ohio.gov/).

Successful completion of the BSN meets the educational requirements for RN licensure in all other states, but other requirements may vary from state to state. If you are planning to pursue RN licensure in a state other than Ohio, please contact the licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Program Admission Requirements

Admission to Nursing is competitive due to the constraints of the affiliating clinical facilities and program resources. The most highly qualified applicants are selected based on the following criteria: application information, prerequisite course work GPA, cumulative undergraduate course work GPA (only includes coursework completed within the last 10 years), and criminal records check.

The number of students accepted is dependent on available resources. The Nursing department maintains no waiting list. To be reconsidered for a subsequent admission period, the student must reapply to the program and compete for admission with all other applicants for that period.

Admitted students may not defer entrance to the program; they must reapply. Prior acceptance does not guarantee acceptance at a later date.

All applicants for admission to the nursing program receive consideration regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, creed, age, political views, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.

All students must:

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, while maintaining a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75

a. Anatomy 2100 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I)

b. English 1100 (Academic Writing and Reading)

c. Psychology 1010 (Introduction to Psychology)

d. Psychology 3410 (Lifespan Development Psychology)

e. Chemistry 1020 (Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications)

f. Biology 1070 (Health and Disease), 1120 (Cells and Genes) or 1150 (Organisms and Ecosystems)

4. In meeting the admission prerequisite courses or progression requirements:

Students may repeat any science course once (ANT 2100, 2120; BIO 1070, 1120, 1150, 2200; CHM 1020; HLT 3400).
- NOTE: Students who began the Anatomy and Physiology series Fall 2015 or beyond must provide evidence of taking both Anatomy and Physiology courses at the same institution in order to ensure coverage of all necessary content. This requirement will only be waived for students who provide documentation in the form of course syllabi or other similar documentation that provides evidence of all required anatomy and physiology content.
Only two science courses may be repeated.
All natural science courses must be current (taken within 10 years of acceptance to the program).

5. Complete all undergraduate coursework with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA (only includes coursework completed within the last 10 years).

Special Considerations for Direct Admit from High School:

Direct from high school admission applications are accepted from those who meet the following criteria:

High school cumulative GPA of 3.25 AND
Minimum of 22 ACT Composite score or 1100 SAT; OR Minimum of 21 on the WSU Math Placement Level and a minimum of 50 on the WSU Writing Placement level; OR completion of two or more CCP courses with at least a 3.0 GPA
Be admitted to Wright State University as a matriculated (degree seeking) student by May 1st of their senior year of high school.

Procedure

1. Students applying for the traditional pathway should submit an Application for Admission to Nursing by the application deadline.

2. Students applying for direct admit from the high school pathway should submit an Intent to Enroll form to Nursing by that application deadline.

3. Submit copies of transcripts with the application from all colleges previously attended (when required).

4. Results of background checks must be sent directly to the appropriate Nursing campus.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

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)
Integrate 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)

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

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)
Integrate 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)

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

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

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavorial Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Element E - Natural Sciences: 8 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

CHM 1020 - Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 1020L - Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
and

One of the following courses with a laboratory:
BIO 1070 - Health and Disease Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1070L - Health and Disease Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 4 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Support Courses: 18 Credit Hours

ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour(s): 4
Note: Students must take both ANT 2100 and ANT 2120 at WSU or transfer both courses from the same institution.
BIO 2200 - Microbiology and the Human Environment Credit Hour(s): 4
HLT 3400 - Concepts of Pharmacology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Nursing Courses: 62 Credit Hours

HLT 2000 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credit Hour(s): 3
NUR 2200 - Nursing Fundamentals I Credit Hour(s): 5
NUR 2200L - Nursing Fundamentals I - Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 2300 - Nursing Fundamentals II Credit Hour(s): 5
NUR 2300C - Nursing Fundamentals II - Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 2600 - 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 3421 - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Individuals and Groups in Mental Health Credit Hour(s): 4
NUR 3421C - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Individuals and Groups in Mental Health - Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 3440 - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family Credit Hour(s): 4
NUR 3440C - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 3460 - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Children Credit Hour(s): 4
NUR 3460C - Critical Reasoning in Nursing Care of Children Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 3480 - Critical Reasoning in the Nursing Care of Adults Credit Hour(s): 7
NUR 3480C - Critical Reasoning in the Nursing Care of Adults Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 4421 - Critical Reasoning in Critical Care Nursing Across the Lifespan Credit Hour(s): 7
NUR 4421C - Critical Reasoning in Critical Care Nursing Across the Lifespan - Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 4441 - Public Health Nursing in the Political System Credit Hour(s): 4
NUR 4441C - Public Health Nursing in the Political System - Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0
NUR 4461 - Leadership and Management in Transition to Professional Nursing Credit Hour(s): 10
NUR 4461C - Leadership and Management in Transition to Professional Nursing - Clinical Credit Hour(s): 0

IV. General Electives: 4 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.