Congratulations on your admission to the RN to BSN program at The Ohio State University! We are excited you are joining the Buckeye nursing family and hope your experience will be rewarding. The Ohio State RN to BSN team consists of Dr. Cindy Zellefrow, Dr. Wendy Bowles, Dr. Amy Jauch, Sara Foos, Brittany Brewer, and Mallery Schulkers. All of us are here to help make your transition into the RN to BSN program as seamless as possible.
In order to help you become acquainted with The Ohio State University and the College of Nursing, we will be offering a required online orientation. We will be sending out information regarding these orientations through your Ohio State email account. The Ohio State email is how all communication will be sent, so make sure it is activated. You do not want to miss out on any important information and updates.
Key Information:
- Make sure to review this RN to BSN Admit Packet. You will find information on getting started at Ohio State, registration, compliance, orientation, and more.
- Please take a moment to review the academic calendar, which you can find here. It’s a helpful resource with important dates for all university students, including the first day of classes, registration deadlines, the final exam schedule, and more!
RN to BSN Walk-In Hours for newly admitted students are available on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm ET via Zoom. This time is set aside for you to drop in and ask questions prior to accepting your offer of admission into the program. You will have a chance to ask questions of your Academic Advisor or one of our Student Support Specialists.
Zoom link: RN to BSN Walk-In Hours
Your Academic Advisor can assist you with developing a personalized plan of study that includes the nursing, general education, and residency requirements.
We look forward to being part of your education journey and supporting you in achieving your goal of graduating from The Ohio State University! Go Bucks!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cindy Zellefrow, DNP, MSEd, RN, CSN, EBP-C
Director, RN to BSN Program
Assistant Clinical Professor
Zellefrow.2@osu.edu
Dr. Wendy Bowles, PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor
Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Bowles.107@osu.edu
Dr. Amy Jauch, DNP, RN, CNE
Assistant Dean for Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
Assistant Clinical Professor
Jauch.11@osu.edu
Sara Foos, MA
Academic Advisor
foos.74@osu.edu
Brittany Brewer
Student Support Specialist, Ohio State Online
brewer.334@osu.edu
Mallery Schulkers
Student Support Specialist, Ohio State Online
schulkers.6@osu.edu
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