RN to BSN Completion Program

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The RN-BSN program focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to practice evidence-based, client-centered nursing. It consists of seven nursing courses along with general and technical electives that span four semesters. All coursework will be completed online with at least a once a semester residency day. It will include a practicum in the final nursing courses with an approved preceptor in a clincial setting selected by the student. Continuation in and graduation from the nursing program is contingent upon the student earning a minimum grade of “C” in nursing courses and maintaining an overall minimum G.P.A. of 2.0.

Accreditation ►
The program has been deemed eligible to participate in the candidacy process with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000

Nursing Program Applicants ►
In addition to complying with the College’s general admission procedures, RN-BSN applicants
►must meet with the Nursing advisor to review admission requirements and application process and receive a passcode to access the online application;
►must submit an RN-BSN Program application. (See below.) Applications are being accepted May 15, 2024, through August 11, 2024, for admission to the 2024FS cohort;
►must submit an active, unencumbered Ohio or multi-state RN license; and
►depending upon the clinical site requirements, may be required to complete a background check, complete a drug screen, and/or provide documentation of health requirements.

Criteria for selection of applicants to be admitted to the program include a combination of ►
►official high school transcript with graduation date postmarked by the application deadline;
►college work with an overall weighted GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students whose cumulative GPA is below 2.5 may be considered for recent academic improvement. To be considered for recent academic improvement, a student must have a minimum of 6.00 semester credit hours in general education courses that are applicable to the RN-BSN program with a GPA of 3.0 or better. This work needs to be completed after having graduated from an RN program and within the past five years. Transcripts must be official and postmarked or sent electronically by the application deadline;
►successful completion from a regionally accredited associate degree nursing program;
►successful completion from an ACEN or CCNE accredited associate degree nursing program; and
►active, unencumbered Ohio or multi-state RN license.

The selection committee will review all nursing applications and select applicants. Applications containing incomplete or inaccurate information will not be considered for selection. Applications will be time stamped when they are submitted and students will be admitted based on the time all of their requirements are submitted and verified. Applicants will be notified by email of acceptance decision within one (1) month from application.

►Click here for the RN-BSN Program Application (Students must meet with the nursing advisor prior to filling out this application. Schedule an appointment with nursing advisor, Carin Benning, by calling Student Services at 937.778.7850.)
►Click here for the RN-BSN Nursing Student Handbook

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

justify the importance of professional nursing in relation to the nurses’ scope of practice including the characteristics of accountability, leadership, and spirit of inquiry;
support nursing practices with clinical judgment that demonstrate emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion of person-centered care;
integrate research and current evidence-based practices into nursing judgment to foster advancement in information literacy;
combine standards of practice, effective communication, delegation, and collaboration skills to further improve partnerships across all healthcare disciplines; and
evaluate the impact of technology used to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

Program Prerequisite

	Previous completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	65	C		►Required minimum GPA of 2.50 or better. ►Submit application to Edison State. ►Submit application for entrance into BSN Completion program. ►Submit all college transcripts. ►Meet with nursing advisor.
	Credit Hours	65

Semester 1

ENG 122S Composition II	3		►Must maintain 2.0 GPA to remain in program. ►NUR-300S is an 8-week Fall Early course. ►NUR-330S is an 8-week Fall Late course.
NUR 300S Professional Nursing Concepts	4	C
NUR 330S Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan	4	C
General Education Electives¹	6
Credit Hours	17
¹To be chosen from the following courses: ANT 121S, ART 123S, ART 124S, ECO 120S, ECO 221S, ECO 222S, ENG 123S, ENG 205S, ENG 221S, ENG 222S, ENG 241S, ENG 242S, GEO 121S, GEO 123S, HST 121S, HST 122S, HST 125S, HST 126S, HST 127S, HST 224S, MUS 120S, MUS 127S, PLS 121S, PLS 122S, or THE 121S. (Courses selected may not have been taken as part of the requirements for the AAS in Nursing.)

Semester 2

NUR 360S Information Literacy in Nursing	4	C	►Must maintain 2.0 GPA to remain in program. ►NUR-360S is an 8-week Spring Early course. ►NUR-400S is an 8-week Spring Late course.
NUR 400S Public Health Nursing	4	C
SOC 121S Introduction to Sociology	3
Related Electives¹	6
Credit Hours	17
¹Select at least one of the following courses - HUM 121S, PHI 121S, PHI 123S, REL 121S - plus one additional course, for a total of 6 credit hours of related courses: HUM 121S, PHI 121S, PHI 123S, PSY 221S, PSY 225S, PSY 228S, PSY 230S, REL 121S, SOC 224S, SOC 225S, or SOC 226S. (Courses selected may not have been taken as part of the requirements for the AAS in Nursing.)

Semester 3 [Summer]

BIO 140S Basic Nutrition	3		►Must maintain 2.0 GPA to remain in program. ►NUR-430S is an 8-week Summer course.
NUR 430S Nursing Informatics	3	C
PSY 227S Life Span Developmental Psychology	3
Credit Hours	9

Semester 4

NUR 460S Leadership in Nursing	4	C	►Must have 2.0 GPA and meet all graduation requirements to graduate. ►NUR-460S is an 8-week Fall Early course. ►NUR-490S is an 8-week Fall Late course.
NUR 490S RN to BSN Capstone	4	C
SSV 211S Social and Cultural Diversity	3
General Education Electives¹	3
Credit Hours	14
¹To be chosen from the following courses: ANT 121S, ART 123S, ART 124S, ECO 120S, ECO 221S, ECO 222S, ENG 123S, ENG 205S, ENG 221S, ENG 222S, ENG 241S, ENG 242S, GEO 121S, GEO 123S, HST 121S, HST 122S, HST 125S, HST 126S, HST 127S, HST 224S, MUS 120S, MUS 127S, PLS 121S, PLS 122S, or THE 121S. (Courses selected may not have been taken as part of the requirements for the AAS in Nursing.)