The major in nursing at Defiance College leading to the BSN is a completion program designed for Associate Degree-prepared nurses or Diploma nurses who have graduated from an accredited nursing program and have current unencumbered RN licensure. Students must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be admitted into the program. Students must complete the required Defiance College general education courses as well as the nursing courses listed below. The program will be offered in a fast-track program with courses being held one day per week to accommodate various working schedules. Some courses may be offered in a blended format using both online and face-to-face classroom instruction. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses have a broad base of knowledge that combines the technical aspects of nursing with the leadership skills necessary to lead in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. Students will gain additional knowledge in the liberal arts and take nursing courses to prepare them for leadership positions.
Course Requirements and Offerings
See Admission Requirements for prerequisite courses
NURSING CORE COURSES
26 Credit Hours
NR 365 Nursing in a Globalized World (3)
NR 380 Nursing Informatics (2)
NR 400 Nursing Transitions (3)
NR 415 Nursing Research (3)
NR 475 Community Health Nursing (6)
(4 Lecture + 2 Clinical)
NR 480 Nursing Leadership and Management (6)
(4 Lecture + 2 Clinical)
Plus A Professional Elective (3)
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
*43 Credit Hours
Including the 10 prerequisite credit hours
AH 110 Writing the Self in Culture (3)
AH 120 Writing the World (3)
AH 220 Global Civilization (3)
EN 220 Topics in Literature (3)
CA 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Any 200 level Religion (RL) course (3) (except RL 250)
ES 131-138 Physical Activity Course (1)
Any Art Course (3)
BI 195 Biological Science (4)
SO 120 Life in Society (3)
PY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Prerequisite courses:
CH 113 Chemistry Around Us (4)
PY 230 Behavioral Statistics (3)
IT 102 Document Production (1)
IT 103 Spreadsheet Skills (1)
IT 104 Presentation Skills (1)
*Requirements may vary depending on transfer evaluation
from Associate Degree program or Diploma program.
RN to BSN Program Admission Requirements
- Submit completed Defiance College application for admission
either by mail or online through the Defiance College website
at https://www.defiance.edu/adult_student_application.html
- A $25.00 non-refundable application fee (waived if student
applies online or visits campus)
- An official transcript from each college or university attended;
We will review your transcripts and prepare a plan of study for
the courses you need to take.
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a National League
for Nursing (NLN) accredited institution
- Valid and unencumbered Ohio registered nursing license
(for new graduates, licensure is required before the first clinical course)
- A minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale on all
prerequisite courses
- Maintenance of a “C” or above in all prerequisite courses
- Courses taken at other colleges may be used to satisfy
prerequisite requirements.
Admission Decision
Each candidate for admission is reviewed individually with
careful consideration given to academic records, test scores,
autobiographical statements, and the ability to benefit from and
contribute to the opportunities offered at Defiance College.
For more information contact:
Admissions Office
419-783-2314
1-800-520-GO DC
jstark@defiance.edu
