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The BSN degree builds upon an RN's foundation of previous knowledge and experience by integrating nursing theory and application with a broad based liberal arts education to provide the professional nurse with the skills and knowledge needed today, as well as the ability to expand this knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Ashland's Distinctive Program Features:
Web-based program –
with nursing and many non-nursing classes online
- Complete required nursing courses in four semesters of part-time study
- 25 plus years of success in RN to BSN education
- Excellent preparation for advancement in practice and/or graduate school
- Experienced,well-qualified and dedicated faculty
- Expert academic advising by nursing faculty
- Individualized clinical experiences
- Elective nursing courses in current topics
- Convenient locations and/or methods for required course meetings
- Small class size for ample direct attention and feedback
- No testing of previous nursing knowledge
- 30 hours of credit for previous nursing education, experience and continuing education
- Liberal course transfer to Ashland University for previous college work and basic nursing program
- Accredited by nationally recognized Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Ohio Association of School Nurses: www.oasn.org
Admission Requirements:
Candidate must have BSN degree or be working toward the BSN degree.
AU Course |
Course Description |
Semester Hours |
Prerequisites |
FCS 270 |
Lifespan Human Development |
3 |
none |
NUR 320 |
Educational Strategies for Nurses |
3 |
none |
HED 318 |
School Health Environment & Services |
3 |
waived for nursing major |
EDCI 250/546 |
Introduction to Educational Intervention |
3 |
none |
EDFN 402/500 |
Social & Professional Issues in Education |
3 |
senior status or permission |
EDFN 470/795 |
Internship: School Nurse |
5-10* |
permission |
SOC 301/ NUR 309 |
Race, Ethnic, and Minority Issues/ Nursing Process: International Transcultural Perspectives |
3 |
none |
*The amount of internship credit required is determined by the Nursing and Teacher Education Departments.
Contact persons School Nurse Licensure: Steve Willeke, Licensure, College of Education, 1-800-882-1548, ext. 5373 or by email: swilleke@ashland.edu; BSN Program: Lori Brohm, Administrator, RN to BSN Program, College of Arts & Science, 1-800-882-1548, ext 5244 or by email: lbrohm@ashland.edu.