The School of Nursing promotes the mission of Shawnee State University, the College Health and Human Services, and the profession of nursing. The School 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 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 pathways for the individual pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing; the pre-licensure BSN pathway and the RN-BSN pathway. Applications are available online via the SSU School of Nursing webpage. 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.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience.
- Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to effectively facilitate client safety and quality outcomes within the context of the inter-professional team.
- Integrate current evidence, clinical reasoning, and perspective the client in the delivery of compassionate care.
- Integrate knowledge and skills from information and client care technologies in the delivery of safe and effective care.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, regulatory agencies, healthcare trends, and the role of the professional nurse to influence change in the healthcare system.
- Use intra and interprofessional communication and collaborative skills to deliver evidence based, client-centered care.
- Apply the nursing process to diverse populations to manage alterations in health, promote wellness, and reduce health disparities.
- Evaluate client-centered care based on the ANA Code of Ethics and the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional
- Evaluate professional nursing care for the client throughout the lifespan and within various healthcare environments.
Criteria for Admission:
· Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript
· A GPA of 2.5 or higher in high school and college credit.
· The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) is a requirement for admission consideration at Shawnee State University School of Nursing. This exam measures the applicant’s level of performance in Math, Science, Reading, and English/Language to ensure applicants are prepared to begin nursing courses. All program applicants must achieve a composite score of 70% or higher on the TEAS exam and a minimum of 70% in each of the four subjects. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the exam. Applicants who do not pass the exam must complete the remediation and may retake the exam up to two additional times within one year. A minimum of 14 days between each attempt is required.
· To be considered for admission, international students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84 with an English-speaking score of 26 or higher or a minimum Duolingo score of 120.
· Students in the Pre-BSN program must complete the prerequisite courses for the Prelicensure nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN) program at a grade of C or higher.
o Required prerequisite coursework:
§ UNIV 1100: First Year Experience: University Foundations
§ ENGL 1101 or 1102: Discourse and Composition
§ PSYC 1101: Introduction to Psychology
§ BIOL 1130: Anatomy and Physiology I
§ GEP: Suggest Oral Communication GEP
§ STAT 1150: Principles of Statistics
§ PSYC 1130: Lifespan Development
§ ENGL 1105: Composition and Argument
§ BIOL 1131: Anatomy and Physiology II
§ SOCI 1101: Introduction to Sociology
§ BIOL 3750: Microbiology
· All science courses (BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, BIOL 3650, BIOL 3750, and CHEM 1121) must be completed within seven years of starting the Prelicensure BSN program with a grade of “C” or higher. The sciences of applicants who have earned a degree and currently work in the healthcare field may be considered at the discretion of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee or the Director of the School of Nursing.
Shawnee State University School of Nursing
Prelicensure Nursing Bachelor’s Degree
Criteria for Admissions (Beginning for Autumn 2026 applicants)
· Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript.
· A GPA of 2.5 or higher in high school and college credit.
· For students with college credit: Any Science courses considered for application towards their degree must have been completed within the last seven years with a minimum grade of C. SSU School of Nursing requires the following science courses for degree completion: BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, BIOL 3650, BIOL 3750, and CHEM 1121. The sciences of applicants who have earned a degree and currently work in the healthcare field may be considered at the discretion of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee or the Director of the School of Nursing.
· The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) is a requirement for admission consideration at Shawnee State University School of Nursing. This exam measures the applicant’s level of performance in Math, Science, Reading, and English/Language to ensure applicants are prepared to begin nursing courses. All Prelicensure Nursing Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) program applicants must achieve a composite score of 70% or higher on the TEAS exam and a minimum of 70% in each of the four subjects. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the exam. Applicants who do not pass the exam must complete the remediation and may retake the exam up to two additional times within one year. A minimum of 14 days between each attempt is required.
· To be considered for admission, international students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84 with an English-speaking score of 26 or higher or a minimum Duolingo score of 120.
