Academic Progression
At the end of each semester, the Undergraduate Honors Subcommittee will review the academic progress of undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Nursing Honors Program. The subcommittee will notify students in writing if being placed on probation by special action. Special action probation alerts the student to the need for improved achievement in the area(s) of deficiency in order to continue in the College of Nursing Honors Research Program.
Please note the special action taken by the Undergraduate Honors Subcommittee may be in addition to an action taken by the Undergraduate Studies Committee in the College of Nursing. The Undergraduate Studies Committee reviews the academic record of all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the end of each semester. Please review the Traditional BSN Student Handbook Progression policy for more information.
Probation by Special Action
Students enrolled in the College of Nursing Honors Research Program will be placed on probation by special action for the following:
1. A student falls below an OSU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5* and/or
2. A student earns a letter grade of B- or below in a required honors course
A student who earns a letter grade of B- or below in NUR 2781H will be required to repeat the course
Dismissal from the College of Nursing Honors Research Program
The College of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Subcommittee will notify a student in writing of dismissal from the honors program. Dismissal from the College of Nursing Honors Program does not impact the student’s status or eligibility to enroll in nursing required courses and progress towards graduation. Upon dismissal from the honors program, the student will have the honors designation removed from the SIS registration system used at the University. Students dismissed from the honors program will no longer receive priority registration.
Students dismissed from the Honors Program may negotiate with their mentors to complete the research project. The student may be able to graduate with “research distinction” if an agreement can be reached, the project completed, and academic qualifications for graduation met.
Students enrolled in the College of Nursing Honors Research Program will be dismissed from the Honors Program by special action for the following:
1. A student falls below the minimum GPA for a second time and/or
2. A student earns a grade of B- or below in a second honors course and/or
3. A student earns a grade of B- or below in two honors courses in the same semester, regardless of whether this is the first offense and/or
4. A student fails to meet milestones as designated by faculty mentor
HONORS CURRICULUM
Sample Schedule
Year 1 (Freshman) | |
Fall | Spring |
· N1100 Nursing Survey (1)
· Chemistry Prerequisite (5) · Biology Prerequisite (4) · Psychology Prerequisite (3) · General Education Launch Seminar (1) · General Education Course (3) BSN 17 Credits |
· English Composition Prerequisite (3)
· Human Anatomy Prerequisite (4) · Human Physiology Prerequisite (3) · Sociology Prerequisite (3) · General Education Course (3)
BSN 16 Credits |
Year 2 (Sophomore) | |
Fall | Spring |
· N2200 Art of Professional Nursing I (2)
· N2271 Foundational Knowledge for Nursing Practice I (4) · N2451 Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I (3) · N2500 Introduction to Social Justice & Health Policy (1) · N5115 MINDSTRONG (1) · MICRO 4010 Foundations of Microbiology and Human Health (3) · N2890.01H Sophomore Honors Seminar (2)
Honors 16 Credits |
· N2201 Art of Professional Nursing II (2)
· N2272 Foundational Knowledge for Nursing Practice II (4) · N2452 Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II (3) · N2781H Honors Research Methods (3) · HUMNNTR 2200 Nutrition for Health Professionals (2) · N2890.02 2H Sophomore Honors Seminar (2)
Honors 16 Credits |
Year 3 (Junior) | |
Fall | Spring |
· N3271 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I (4)
· N3280 Nursing Care of Women/Fam. during Repro. Transitions (4) · N3460 Motivational Interviewing (1) · General Education Course (Estimated 3) · Elective Support Course (3) · N3890.01H Junior Honors Seminar (2)
Honors 17 Credits |
· N3272 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II (4)
· N3260 Nursing Care of Children and their Families (4) · N3780 EB Nursing Care for Patients in Palliative and EOL Care (2) · N3240 Population Health Local to Global (3) · N3890.02H Junior Honors Seminar (2) · General Education Course (3)
Honors 18 Credits |
Year 4 (Senior) | |
Fall | Spring |
· N4241 Syn. of Det. of Health to address Pop. Health Outcomes (4)
· N4341 Nurs. Clin. Judg. in Care of Psych/Mental Health Cond. (4) · N4401 Innov. Strat. in Leadership and Systems-based Practice (2) · General Education Course (Estimated 3) · Elective Support Course (3) · N4890.01H Senior Honors Seminar (2)
. Honors 18 Credits |
· N4402 Syn. of Nurs. Practice/Patient Care in Complex HC Sys. (2)
· N4520 Util. of Info./HC Tech. to Drive Decision Making in Nurs. (1) · N4590 Practicum for the Util. of Nursing Clinical Judgment (6) · N4310 Science of Wellness and Self-care (1) · STAT 1350 Elementary Statistics (3) · General Education Reflection (1) · N4890.02HSenior Honors Seminar (2)
Honors 16 Credits |
Course Descriptions
Nursing 2890.01 H: Discussion of topics relevant to academic, professional, and personal development in nursing.
Prerequisite: Honors standing, and sophomore standing in nursing.
Nursing 2890.02 H: Discussion of topics relevant to academic, professional, and personal development in nursing.
Prerequisite: Honors standing and 2890.01 H.
Nursing 2781 H: Introduction to information literacy, nursing research methods, evidence based practice, the linkages among these areas and how they influence professional Nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing major.
Nursing 3890.01 H: Discussion of topics relevant to research and the senior thesis proposal.
Prerequisite: Honors standing and 2890.02 H.
Nursing 3890.02 H: Discussion of topics relevant to research and the senior thesis proposal.
Prerequisite: Honors standing and 3890.01 H.
Nursing 4890.01 H: Discussion of topics relevant to research and the senior thesis proposal and professional development in nursing.
Prerequisite: Honors standing and 3890.02 H.
Nursing 4890.02 H: Discussion of topics relevant to research and the senior thesis proposal and professional development in nursing.
Prerequisite: Honors students and 4890.01 H.