osu college of nursing undergraduate brochure

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A message from

Dean Elizabeth Lenz

The College of Nursing offers excellent prepa-

ration for leadership in the nursing profession

at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our undergraduate program provides a strong

academic and clinical background for entry

into professional nursing, as well as leadership

preparation at the baccalaureate level for those

who are already registered nurses.

Faculty members of the College of Nursing are

known for their outstanding teaching and in-

ternationally recognized programs of basic and

applied research and their leadership in nursing

practice. I encourage you to look at their web

pages to learn more about them. You will nd a

wide range of research projects and publications

that address many

important aspects of

health care and nurs-

ing science, includ-

ing risk reduction in

vulnerable popula-

tions and the care of

patients with acute

and chronic illnesses.

We are very proud

of our commitment to excellence, and in the

many accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and

students. Our more than 10,000 alumni provide

leadership in all aspects of the nursing profes-

sion. Welcome to The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

Elizabeth R. Lenz, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dean, The Ohio State University

College of Nursing

The Ohio State University College of Nursing:A tradition of excellence

Today’s nursing professionals nd a wide range of opportunities—from

neonatal intensive care units and research laboratories to corporate of

and hospice programs. A degree from The Ohio State University Colle

of Nursing prepares our graduates for their many diverse and dynami

reer paths. As members of multidisciplinary health care teams, our nu

ing graduates collaborate with other health care professionals in a vari

of settings, from rural practices to organ transplant units. Our nurses

at the forefront of developing programs and delivering care that respo

to our profession’s changing needs. As leaders in research and educatio

our doctoral graduates are dening the future of health care today.

The College of Nursing offers diverse academic opportunities so that e

ery student experiences a unique learning path. The college is one of t

university’s most advanced units in terms of offering distance learning

and students have the exibility to work with faculty in shaping their o

learning experiences within the framework of the curriculum.

Faculty members are teachers, clinical practitioners, and researchers w

have national reputations for scholarship. Thanks to its broad network

the faculty is able to nd clinical experiences to meet all students’ need

Our graduates have consistently scored higher than the national aver-

age on the NCLEX licensure exam, which speaks highly of the academ

preparation they receive. We also require senior nursing students to ta

an assessment exam during spring quarter to highlight areas in which

they may need additional preparation. Faculty members work with stu

dents to strengthen those areas to ensure that they are properly prepar

for the NCLEX exam.

The College of Nursing shares The Ohio State University’s commitme

to excellence and diversity. Faculty, staff and administrators strive to c

ate a welcoming learning environment for students of all backgrounds

and work to facilitate their academic, personal and professional succes



Our undergraduate program

“This year has been amazing for me.

I have learned a lot of skills, with

my favorites being IV skills. I’ve also

managed to keep my grades up and be

on the Dean’s list.”

—Denae Nelson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the

primary professional nursing degree and provides

the foundation for graduate study in nursing.

The undergraduate major requires a minimum of

four years of full-time study. Part-time study may

be possible, but will lengthen the time for degree

completion.

The rst year of study includes required pre-

professional course work, which students must

successfully complete, meeting minimum re-

quirements in order to apply for admission to the

College of Nursing. Upon acceptance, students are

enrolled in the college for the last three years of

the degree. Admission to the College of Nursing is

highly selective, competitive, and not guaranteed.

Most successful applicants have a minimum GPA

of 3.2 or higher.

RN to BSN option

The RN to BSN option is an integrative approach

to baccalaureate nursing education for registered

nurses who are graduates of associate degree

or diploma nursing programs. The goal of this

program is to foster the development of the RN’s

career.

The RN to BSN option provides the oppor-

tunity for earning the baccalaureate degree while

building on the knowledge and skills of the RN.

The student must complete dened prerequisites

and meet the minimum requirements established

by the College of Nursing in order to apply for

admission.

Once admitted, registered nurses who have

graduated from an accredited associate degree

or diploma program will have previously earned

nursing course work transferred as technical

credit. A grade of C- or above in each nursing

course may fulll the sophomore and junior clini-

cal nursing degree requirements.

This program is designed so that students cancomplete their nursing coursework in one year.

All of the nursing courses are taught online. The

emphasis of the clinicals is to enhance and de-

velop students’ desired career paths. The remain-

ing general education courses can be completed

at one’s own pace. Admission to the RN to BSN

option is selective and competitive. Most success-

ful applicants have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

The College of Nursing offers excellent preparation for leadership in the nursing profession atboth undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our undergraduate nursing major provides

a strong academic and clinical background forentry into professional nursing, as well as lead-ership preparation at the baccalaureate level for

those who are already registered nurses.The master’s program is designed to prepare

nurses for advanced practice roles as nursepracti tioners, nurse midwives, or clinical nurse

specialists; and as nursing and health servicesadministrators.

At the doctoral level, our PhD program prepares nurse scientists and scholars who areskilled researchers and will advance the knowl-edge of the discipline. The Doctor of NursingPractice (DNP) program enhances the prepa-ration of leaders for the nursing profession indirect patient care, the mentorship of others innursing practice, nursing administration, or thecrafting of health policy.

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COLLEGE OFNURSING

Newton Hall

1585 Neil Avenue

Columbus OH 43210

(614) 292-4041

(614) 292-9399 fax

www.nursing.osu.edu

The College of Nursing provides the academic foundation that

will allow our graduates to keep pace with change as well as to

set the pace for the profession. This mission is fullled through

teaching, research, clinical practice, and service. Nursing

education at Ohio State has grown steadily in size and reputationsince its rst program was created in 1914, yet one characteristic

remains constant—a tradition of excellence in pursuing the

highest standards of academic preparation.

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