Nursing Bachelor of Science

The Department of Nursing promotes the mission of Shawnee State University and the profession of nursing. The Department supports this mission by adhering to the philosophy and its curriculum, which implies responsibility for development, implementation, and revision. Faculty endeavor to help students develop self, critical thinking, and skills to enhance their function as bachelor prepared graduates who contribute to both the profession and society.

The bachelor of science in nursing program prepares the student for professional nursing practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership positions and for graduate study. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, health departments, clinics, nursing homes, mental health centers, and other health-related community agencies.

In addition to achieving the professional goals of the program, students also complete a liberal arts education described elsewhere in this catalog as the General Education Program (GEP).

The Baccalaureate of Nursing Program provides two paths for the individual pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing; the pre-licensure BSN path and the RN-BSN path. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions, Department of Nursing, or online. Students who have completed the application are considered for acceptance on the basis of space available in the program and the academic qualifications of the student.

Pre-Licensure BSN Path

Admission Requirements

Admission is determined on a competitive basis. The total number of students admitted to the program is based upon available facilities and faculty. Students are admitted into the program in the fall semester.

Criteria for admission:

A college GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) at the end of the semester in which application is made.
A grade of “C” or higher in all pre-nursing course work, which includes the first two semesters and the summer session of the pre-nursing curriculum.
a score of 18 in all ACT sections or greater than 20 hours of college credit

To complete the admission process, you must present:

Completion of health physical.
Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification.

Program Requirements

The Department of Nursing considers a grade of “C” (2.0) as the minimum passing grade for all required nursing and non-nursing courses. Courses completed with less than a “C” may result in academic dismissal from the program. Readmission to the nursing program is determined by the Department of Nursing policies as printed in the current Department of Nursing BSN Student Handbook.

Students are responsible for verifying they have met degree requirements for graduation.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program	35 Hours
Other Non-Nursing Courses	18 Hours
Required Nursing/Health Science Courses	69 Hours
Guided Electives	9 Hours
Minimum Hours Required	131 Hours

Required Nursing/Health Science Courses (69 Hours)

RN-BSN Path

The RN-BSN path offers flexible scheduling, with the majority of the nursing coursework available through distance learning methods, including online education and use of clinical preceptors for the qualified registered nurse.

Accreditation

The RN-BSN path is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).