The RN to BSN Program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The RN to BSN program provides the opportunity for earning the baccalaureate degree while building on the knowledge and skills that the RN will bring to the educational experience. The program offers a broad-based general education experience that meets the individual learning needs of the RN student. Emphasis is placed on self-directed learning, professional and personal growth, and providing care to individuals, families, and communities. All required coursework is offered in the online format. The focus will be on professional development that includes:
- Examining current issues and trends in health care
- Developing writing and communication skills
- Learning to apply research within the context of evidence-based practice
- Expanding critical thinking skills
- Using leadership skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
Outcomes for Graduates of the Baccalaureate Program
At graduation, BSN graduates are prepared to enter professional nursing practice as a generalist and have the foundation for graduate studies in nursing. They will be prepared to:
- Integrate knowledge from a liberal education, the sciences, and nursing to address the health care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the life span in diverse and global health care systems and environments.
- Apply a systematic process for application and evaluation of scientific evidence related to the principles of health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and illness management across the continuum of dynamic healthcare environments.
- Apply the knowledge and skills of information management and patient care technologies to deliver high quality nursing care that addresses legal, ethical, historical, and emerging issues.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations and within nursing and with other health disciplines to design, manage, and deliver high quality and safe patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to leadership and professionalism through the delivery of socially, ethically, and fiscally responsible care while embracing the concept of life-long learning.