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 wellness-focused, resilient generalists, and will have built the foundation for graduate studies in nursing. They will be prepared to:
- Lead: Embody the values and leadership abilities of a professional nurse across the lifespan in a variety of settings.
- Innovate: Serve as an innovative nurse who makes meaningful and unique contributions toward wellness promotion, disease prevention and management, and population health improvements.
- Vision: Practice with vision and leverage one’s own career to transform healthcare to ultimately improve quality and safety.
- Execute: Execute clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making to practice within the full extent of licensure.
- Wellness-Focused: Apply a holistic approach to optimal health and well-being for self, individuals, and populations.
- Evidence-Based: Implement best practices consistently while fostering an evidence-based practice culture.
- Lifelong Learner: Embrace life-long learning to transform health and improve lives.
- Lights for the World: Serve as lights to the world, locally to globally, exemplifying the spirit of caring and service.