Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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• Why Choose Nursing?
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Success Stories
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission
• Program Outcomes
• News

Why Choose Nursing?

Wright State University—Lake Campus  offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It is four academic years in length and prepares students who are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a licensed registered nurse. 

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 baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Careers

Nurses care for individuals and families from birth to death in local as well as international communities. Workplace environments can include newborn nurseries to elderly care facilities and school clinics to the World Health Organization. This program prepares you to participate in research to improve the health of people and/or improve health care practices.

Real-World Experience

The college has contracts with over 200 agencies in the area including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, county health departments, nursing homes, school systems, senior citizens centers, and daycare centers which can be used for clinical experiences and/or research.  Students are introduced to the varied aspects of nursing through theory and research in the classroom. Outside the classroom, students will have clinical experiences in health assessment, maternity, pediatrics, adult health, community health, mental health, and complex care settings. You will complete over 950 hours in clinical practice, laboratory, and simulated settings. Based on space availability, classes and clinical experiences may be offered days, evenings, or weekends.

Success Stories

Neuroscience minded In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus.

Caribbean karma She traces her desire to become a nurse back to growing up in her native Haiti, where as a 10-year-old girl she came to the aid of a bleeding man.

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Academics and Curriculum

View Bachelor of Science in Nursing program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.

Admission

All students must:

1. Be admitted to Wright State University as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student.
2. 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).
3. 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:
    
   1. Anatomy 2100 (Human Anatomy I)
   2. English 1100 (Composition I)
   3. Psychology 1010 (Introductory)
   4. Psychology 3410 (Lifespan Developmental)
   5. Chemistry 1020 (Organic)
   6. Biology 1070, 1120 or 1150
   7. Anatomy 2120 (Human Anatomy II)*
   8. Statistics 1600*
   9. 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 prior to starting their nursing series of courses. This requirement will be only be waived for students who provide documentation in the form of a course syllabus or other similar documentation that provides evidence of all required anatomy and physiology content.
4. In meeting the admission prerequisite courses or progression requirements:
    
   1. Students may repeat any science course once (ANT 2100, 2120; BIO 1070, 1120, 1150; CHM 1010, 1020; HLT 3400; BIO 2200, HLT 2000).
   2. Only two science courses may be repeated.
   3. 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).

*ANT 2120 and STT 1600 are best if taken during Freshman year at the Lake Campus to ensure proper sequencing of courses so students meet all future prerequisite course requirements.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIRECT ADMIT FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Direct from high school admission applications are considered for direct admit into the nursing program if they meet the following criteria.

• Min 3.25 High School GPA AND
• Min 22 ACT Composite or SAT 1100 Score OR 
• Min 21 on WSU Math Placement Exam (placement into college-level math) & Min 50 on WSU Writing Placement Exam (placement into college-level English) OR 
• Completion of two College Credit Plus (CCP) courses with at least a 3.0 GPA (establishes a track record of success in college-level studies)
• Be admitted to Wright State University as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student by May 1 of their senior year of high school

Procedure

1. Students applying for the traditional pathway should submit an Application for Admission to the College of Nursing and Health by the application deadline.**
2. Students applying for the direct admit from high school pathway should submit an Intent to Enroll form to the College of Nursing and Health by that application deadline.
3. Results of background checks must be sent directly to the appropriate nursing campus. 

Complete applications and all supporting documentation should only be submitted via email to lynn.franck@wright.edu. 

**Application deadlines for traditional pathway:

Fall admission: May 15

Questions or concerns? Please contact Lynn Franck at lynn.franck@wright.edu. 

Health Status

All students must have a health status consistent with meeting program objectives and be capable of actively participating in all clinical experiences as certified by a physician or a nurse practitioner prior to entrance into Nursing 2100.

Students entering Nursing 2100 must submit proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Students must maintain current proof of CPR recertification throughout the program. The acceptable course meeting the CPR requirement is:

• American Heart Association course: BLS for Health Care Provider (single-rescuer and 2-person, team basic life support with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics)

Program Outcomes

Successful completion of the B.S.N. meets the educational requirements for the RN license in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Board of Nursing. 

Successful completion of the B.S.N. 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.

THE BSN GRADUATE WILL:

1. Meet the requirements for graduation which encompasses the arts, the sciences, and nursing for the basis of professional nursing practice. (Essential I)
2. Use basic organizational and systems leadership skills for client safety and quality client care. (Essential II)
3. Integrates current relevant evidence in professional nursing practice. (Essential III)
4. Implement health care information technology in the management of client care. (Essential IV)
5. Analyze legislative and regulatory processes relevant to the provision of health care. (Essential V)
6. Use effective interpersonal and interprofessional communication and collaboration to improve client health outcomes. (Essential VI)
7. Implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions at the individual and community levels to improve population health. (Essential VII)
8. Exhibit professionalism and the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. (Essential VIII)
9. 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)

News

2023 Lake Campus nursing graduates perfect in passing national licensing exam

Each of the 2023 nursing graduates at Wright State’s Lake Campus passed the national licensing exam for registered nurses on the first try.

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