The on-line RN to BSN program requires 120 credit hours with a minimum of 30 semester hours to be taken at Ohio State*. The university requires that you complete your degree requirement in two major areas. These areas are defined as:
- General Education courses (GE) which provide a broad acquaintance with the basic areas of academic study such as modern science, social science, arts, humanities, and foundation courses. The College of Nursing, like other departments, requires explicit courses to meet this requirement. General Education classes can be completed any time prior to graduation.
- Core nursing courses are available on-line as part of the RN to BSN program. There are 21 credit hours of nursing courses and 3 credit hours of nursing elective required. The Nursing Elective, can be chosen from a list of Approved Nursing Elective Courses totaling 3 hours of credit. This requirement can be completed any time prior to graduation.
If you are unable to complete the courses as indicated in your program plan, you will need to apply for a leave of absence. In order to reenter, a reactivation petition must be submitted to the academic advisor. The Undergraduate Studies Committee will review the request and provide a decision and any recommendations necessary prior to reentry. Please contact the RN to BSN academic advisor for more information on this process.
Students who have earned a degree from Ohio State will need 30 credit hours in addition to credits awarded from their previous degree.
List of all required RN to BSN Program Courses
General Education – (32-39 credits)
- Writing and Information Literacy (0-3 credits)
- Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning/Data Analysis (3-5 credits)
- Literary, Visual and Performing Arts (3 credits)
- Historical & Cultural Studies (3 credits)
- Natural Science (0-5 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- Race, Ethnic and Gender Diversity (3 credits)
- Theme: Citizenship for a Diverse & Just World (4-6 credits)
- Theme: Student Choice (4-6 credits)
Nursing Support Courses – 35+ credit hours (transferred from Associate’s degree or Diploma program)
Nursing Advancement (NRSADVN) Course Requirements – 24 credit hours
- Nursing Advancement 2440 (3 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 4780 (3 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 4520 (2 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 4600 (2 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 4240 (4 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 3430 (2 credit hours)
- Nursing Advancement 4402 (5 credit hours)
- Nursing Elective (3 credit hours)
Minimum credit hours to graduate: 120
Minimum credit hours taken at Ohio State: 30
Nursing Transfer Credit Policy: Students may petition up to 4 credits of BSN level nursing coursework completed at a previous institution to count toward their RN to BSN coursework.