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Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN (3 + 1)

The Ohio University School of Nursing RN to BSN program is designed especially for registered nurses (RNs) who want to further their education and advance their careers by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). We realize that nurses juggle multiple demands — career, family and classes — and carving out time to drive to campus and sit for a lecture can be challenging. The online RN to BSN program provides flexibility to earn a valuable degree through learning anytime, anywhere.

Ohio University Website – RN to BSN

Program Admission Requirements

  • Associate degree or diploma in Nursing
  • Students applying as transfer students, in general, need a cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Resident with an active, unencumbered RN license in Ohio, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C. — this includes temporary licenses obtained in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Students must have completed the equivalent of ENG 1510 to be admitted to the major. Otherwise, students will be reviewed for the pre-major.
  • RN to BSN Transfer Application dates and deadlines for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters can be found here: RN-BSN Deadlines
  • Transfer students can begin taking courses at OHIO during any semester. However, students will only be considered for merit-based scholarships if they apply for the Fall term and are admitted by May 15.
  • Send official transcripts from all institutions where students receive college-level credit.
  • ACT/SAT scores not required for transfer students

Parallel LCCC Programs 

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Program Curriculum Pathway

Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.

Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc. may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor. 

Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ENGL 161: College Composition I
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Written Communication requirement)		3ENG 1510: Writing and Rhetoric I
BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Nursing Support Courses requirement)		4*
CHMY 161: General, Organic & Biochemistry
(fulfills OHIO Nursing Support Courses requirement)		4CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
(fulfills OHIO Nursing Support Courses requirement)		3PSY 1010: General Psychology
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1
Semester Credit Hours Total15 

Notes:

  • The (*) notation indicates that student must complete both BIOG 221 and 222, as outlined in this pathway, to earn the transferable equivalent of OHIO BIOS 1300 and 1310.

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BIOG 222: Anatomy & Physiology II
(typically offered spring semester)		4BIOS 1300: Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology I
and
BIOS 1310: Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology II
NURS 123: Pharmacology I2**
NURS 120: Nursing Concepts I8**
Semester Credit Hours Total14 

Notes:

  • The (*) notation indicates that student must complete both BIOG 221 and 222, as outlined in this pathway, to earn the transferable equivalent of OHIO BIOS 1300 and 1310.
  • The (**) notation indicates that student must complete both NURS 120 and 123, as outlined in this pathway, to earn the transferable equivalent of OHIO NURS1111 and NURS1112 and NURS 1131 and NURS 1231.

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ALHN 112: Intro to Medical Terminology1HLTH 2300: Medical Terminology
NURS 122: Nursing Concepts II4NRSE 1XXL
NURS 124: Pharmacology II1NRSE 1XXL
NURS 224: Behavioral Health Nursing3NRSE 1XXL
PSYH 251: Human Growth & Development
(fulfills OHIO Nursing Support Courses requirement)		3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15 

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
MTHM 168: Statistics
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Quantitative Reasoning requirement)		3MATH 1500: Introductory Statistics
NURS 116: Maternal-Newborn Nursing2NRSE 1XXL
NURS 119: Concepts in Pediatric Nursing1NRSE 1XXL
NURS 221: Nursing Concepts III4NRSE 1XXL
NURS 223: Pharmacology III1NRSE 1XXL
OT36 Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
(must be in another discipline beyond Psychology)		3
Semester Credit Hours Total14 

Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BIOG 251: General Microbiology
(fulfills OHIO Nursing Support Courses requirement)		4BIOS 2210: Microbes and Humans
NURS 222: Nursing Concepts IV4NRSE 1XXL
NURS 225: Manager of Care/Capstone4NRSE 1XXL
NURS 226: Nursing Concepts Synthesis1NRSE 1XXL
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total16 

LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 74

Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Science, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) degree (#2400) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ENGL 162: College Composition II
(satisfies OHIO Advanced Writing requirement)		3ENG 2800: Writing with Research
BIOG 153: Basic Human Nutrition
or
BIOG 268: Clinical Nutrition
(fulfills OHIO Nursing Support Courses requirement)		3NUTR 1000: Introduction to Nutrition
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course
(must be in another discipline if above two are in the same area)		3
Semester Credit Hours Total15 

 LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 89

Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) and the Associate of Science degree (#8750) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Notes:

  • Student may earn both the LCCC Associate of Arts and/or Associate of Science degrees to earn the OT36 prior to transfer in following this curriculum pathway. Student should work with the LCCC advisor and the UP OHIO representative in making this decision.

Semester Seven (and Beyond) Curriculum (Enrolled at OHIO) [ONLINE]

All Ohio University (OHIO) Nursing courses are online, five weeks in length, and may be started as soon as student is accepted into the OHIO bachelor’s degree program. With this pathway, student can conceivably finish the bachelor’s degree in three semesters. Fall and Spring Semesters have three 5-week sessions each and the Summer Semester has two 5-week sessions.

OHIO CourseLengthCredit Hours
NRSE 4510: Professional Nursing Practice
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Bridges: Speaking & Listening and Bridges: Ethics & Reasoning requirements)		5-week4
NRSE 4520: Health Assessment & Promotion5-week4
NRSE 4530: Family Nursing5-week3
NRSE 4540: Community Health Nursing5-week4
NRSE 4550: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice5-week4
NRSE 4560: Gerontologic Nursing Care5-week3
NRSE 4570: Diversity
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Bridges: Diversity & Practice requirement)		5-week3
NRSE 4580: Leadership in Nursing5-week3
NRSE 4600: Nursing Excellence
(fulfills OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing and Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience)		5-week3
Semester Credit Hours Total31

OHIO Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 120

Student will have earned the Ohio University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Notes:

  • If student completes the OT36, as outlined in this curriculum pathway, prior to enrollment in a degree-seeking program at Ohio University, student will receive transfer credit equivalent to fulfilling Ohio University’s BRICKS general education requirements in Foundations (excluding the Advanced Writing component, which requires completion of TME 002 Second Writing), Pillars, and Arches. If student has not completed the OT36, OHIO will evaluate transfer courses on a course-by-course basis and will apply toward general education requirements as appropriate.
    • Following the above curriculum pathway ensures a student completes the OT36 prior to transfer to OHIO.
    • Student must meet with the OHIO UP representative to discuss OHIO BRICKS requirements for graduation at OHIO.
  • Upon matriculation at OHIO, student is responsible for tracking degree completion on DARS and is encouraged to work with an OHIO academic advisor in their degree planning.
  • Courses are subject to availability at each institution. It is suggested that students meet with a LCCC advisor and/or the OHIO UP representative to discuss course selection based on available options and to map out degree completion.
  • There may be additional eligible LCCC transferable courses for some of the OHIO requirement categories. Consult the OHIO UP representative or check Transferology for course equivalencies.
  • To qualify for graduation of the Nursing degree, student must complete all OHIO graduation requirements, which include: general education (BRICKS) or OT36, College, Major, and residency. Student must complete:
    • a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of Ohio University credit;
    • a minimum of 50% of the major course requirements at Ohio University;
    • 120 total credit hours for graduation with a major; and
    • an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Transfer pathway updated 9/15/2023

Application Procedures 

To apply for this Partnership degree, follow the steps below:

  • Complete an Online Application
  • Pay the $25 non-refundable application fee (due at time of application). Transfer students needing assistance paying the application fee and are Pell eligible can apply for the NACAC Transfer Application Fee Waiver.  The downloadable form is on the link provided.
  • Request all colleges  and universities that you have attended to send official transcripts directly to Ohio University
  • Once your materials are in, you can monitor the progress of your application by checking your MyOHIO Student Center. You can learn more about how to check your application status through this link.
  • You will then schedule an advising appointment with your assigned Ohio University academic advisor.
  • Be sure to register for the Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO) after you are admitted to learn about resources and student support services.

Submit all college-level transcripts to:
Ohio University
Undergraduate Admissions
1 Ohio University
120 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?

  • You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
  • For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes.  The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
  • For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet.  The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
  • UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
  • If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.

How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC

  • Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library  (440) 366-4026.
  • Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
  • Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card.  If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
  • You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
  • An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
  • Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning  Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).

For More Information

Lacey Latkovic
Director, Strategic Partnerships OHIO Online Enrollment
P: 740.593.2919
latkovicl@ohio.edu

See the Ohio University Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.