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Become a professional nurse and serve a vital role in our health care system, including that of an advocate for health care consumers. Wright State's nursing program will help prepare you to become a self-directed nurse who can function as a generalist in multiple settings. You will collaborate with other professionals to coordinate and improve the health care of individuals, families, and communities.
Wright State University is currently offering a three-year (year round) and a four year (summer's off) program at the Dayton Campus. The Lake Campus will continue to offer only the four-year (summers off) program.
The Wright State University Undergraduate Nursing Program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. An honors program is available for students with superior academic ability.
The program offers a traditional pathway for students who are admitted to the program in their sophomore year or via direct admit from high school. This program is offered at both the Dayton and the Lake campuses.
The professional nurse is increasingly being viewed as the nucleus of the health care system, as well as serving as an advocate for health care consumers. Therefore, Wright State's program prepares self-directed graduates who can function as generalists in a number of settings and work in collaboration with other health professionals to coordinate and improve the health care of individuals, families, and communities.
The nursing program at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Graduates of the pre-licensure pathways are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses.
Successful completion of the BSN meets the educational requirements for the RN license in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Successful completion of the BSN meets the educational requirements for RN licensure in all other states, but other requirements may vary from state to state. If you are planning to pursue RN licensure in a state other than Ohio, please contact the licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state's licensure or certification requirements.
Nurses care for individuals and families from birth to death in local as well as international communities. Workplace environments can include newborn nurseries to elderly care facilities and school clinics to the World Health Organization. A nursing education prepares you to participate in research to improve the health of people and/or improve health care practices.
The School of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences has contracts with more than 200 agencies in the area, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, county health departments, nursing homes, school systems, senior citizens centers, and daycare centers which can be used for clinical experiences and/or research. You will be introduced to the varied aspects of nursing through theory and research in the classroom. Outside the classroom, you will have clinical experiences in health assessment, maternity, pediatrics, adult health, community health, mental health, and complex care settings. You will complete more than 750 hours in clinical practice, laboratory, and simulated settings. Based on space availability, your classes and clinical experiences may be offered days, evenings, or weekends. During your final semester, you will complete a preceptorship during which you work alongside a registered nurse in a healthcare setting.
View Bachelor of Science in Nursing program information, all degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
If you are admitted to the nursing program, review the posted undergraduate student handbook for your pattern and program of study. The six-semester nursing curriculum plan will change beginning Fall 2023 for new students.
Admission to Nursing is competitive due to constraints of the affiliating clinical facilities and program resources. The most highly qualified applicants are selected based on the following criteria: the achievement of a minimum score on the HESI A2 Entrance exam, application information, prerequisite course work GPA, cumulative undergraduate course work GPA (only includes coursework completed within the last 10 years), and criminal records check.
The number of students accepted is dependent on available resources. The Nursing department maintains no waiting list. To be reconsidered for a subsequent admission period, you must reapply to the program and compete for admission with all other applicants for that period.
Admitted students may not defer entrance to the program; they must reapply. Prior acceptance does not guarantee acceptance at a later date.
All applicants for admission to the nursing program receive consideration regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, creed, age, political views, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.
Offers of direct admission for Fall 2023 will automatically be made to any 2023 high school graduate meeting the following criteria (no separate application is required):
Procedure
Please see the below section for Progression Requirements that must be completed after admission and before starting nursing courses.
Prelicensure BSN - Student Checklist for Nursing Compliance Requirements
Upon receipt of your acceptance letter to the B.S.N. program, set up your CastleBranch (CB) account. Then complete all of these items and load them into your CB account by August 1 for Fall Semester start or December 1 for Spring Semester start.
*Review Handbooks and Requirements for more information on these items:
If you fail to submit all of these documents by the deadline, you may be ineligible to start the nursing program.
In addition, be sure to order and purchase your nursing uniforms. See Handbooks and Requirements for information.
The Evolve Reach RN Admission Assessment Exam (A2) is a computer-based test consisting of a number of separate modules.
The test has three modules
For the May 15 application deadline: You must register for the test by May 1. The test must be taken no later than May 8. Normally, you can take the test within a week after registration.
For the September 15 application deadline: You must register for the test by September 1. The test must be taken no later than September 8.
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To register for your Elsevier I HESI exam, you will need an Evolve student account. If you do not already have one, you can create it at:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student.
Click on the “Register for Distance Testing” link located under HESI Secured Exams. Click on the “Register” button and then “Redeem/Checkout.” You will then create an account. Once you have completed that, you will be taken back to “My Cart” and must hit “Submit.” You can access your login credentials by clicking “My Account” and selecting “Account Settings”. When you return to My Evolve you will see a HESI Assessment section in your Content List. Click the link for “Student Access” to get started.
You will be then taken to the HESI Assessment Homepage. From there click on “Register for Distance Testing Exam” and do the following:
You will receive an email Confirmation Notice indicating that you may schedule your exam. Please carefully review the information contained in your Confirmation Notice. If any of the information is incorrect, or if the information has changed, please contact Elsevier Review and Testing at exameligibility@elsevier.com. Failure to do so could result in forfeiture of your testing appointment and associated fees. PLEASE NOTE: You will receive your Eligibility ID within 1-3 business days of our receipt of your eligibility request.
Once it is processed, you will receive an email confirming your eligibility and providing instruction that directs you to the Prometric website to schedule and pay for the exam.
If you have problems while registering for the exam (i.e., error messages), please contact Evolve at 800.950.2728 x6935.
Please visit website for current price of test.
You can take the test at any Prometric testing center. There is a testing center on Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek. Once you follow the registration process listed above, you will receive an email confirming your eligibility and providing instruction that directs you to the Prometric website to schedule and pay for the exam.
You can purchase Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd Edition (ISBN 978-1455703333) or purchase an online course. The study guide can be purchased at the Wright State bookstore. To purchase the text online and register for the online review go to https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9781455703333?role=student.
Also, you can purchase McGraw-Hill’s Nursing School Entrance Exams, 2rd Edition (ISBN 978-0071810494).
Wright State University College of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences has no age limit on the test scores. You may take the test at any time.
Students are permitted four hours to complete the test.
You must achieve a composite score of 75 percent on each subject area of the test.
There are two versions of the exam. You are allowed to test once on each version within a 6-month period. You may register for the exam and only take the sections that need an improved score, but you will be required to pay the full price for the exam.
If you do not pass the HESI RN Assessment Exam on your second attempt, you are no longer eligible to apply for admission to the college.
HESI A2 Registration Directions (DOCX)
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Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY 1010 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
CHM 1020 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 |
BIO 1070, 1120, or 1150 |
Biology Core |
4 |
ENG 1100 |
English Composition |
3 |
STT 1600 |
Statistics |
4 |
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HLT 2000 |
Introduction to Nursing |
3 |
ENG 2100 |
Research and Argument |
3 |
ANT 2100 |
Human Anatomy I |
4 |
ANT 2120 |
Human Anatomy II |
4 |
BIO 2200 |
Microbiology |
4 |
SOC 2000 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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HLT 3400 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
PSY 3410 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
WSC E3 |
Global Traditions |
3 |
WSC E3 |
Western Civilization History |
3 |
WSC E4 |
Arts & Humanities |
3 |
WSC |
Elective 1 |
3 |
WSC |
Elective 2 |
3 |
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NUR 2200 |
Fundamentals & Skills I |
5 |
NUR 2300 |
Fundamentals & Skills II |
5 |
NUR 2600 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
NUR 3200 |
Family |
3 |
NUR 3300 |
Evidence-Based Practice |
3 |
NUR 3421 |
Mental Health |
4 |
NUR 3440 |
Obstetrics |
4 |
NUR 3460 |
Pediatrics |
4 |
NUR 3480 |
Care of Adults |
7 |
NUR 4421 |
Critical Care |
7 |
NUR 4441 |
Public Health |
4 |
NUR 4461 |
Leadership/Preceptorship |
10 |
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Total Credit Hours |
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120 |
Successful completion of the B.S.N. meets the educational requirements for the RN license in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Successful completion of the B.S.N. meets the educational requirements for RN licensure in all other states, but other requirements may vary from state to state. If you are planning to pursue RN licensure in a state other than Ohio, please contact the licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.
Finding the right college means finding the right fit. See all that the College of Health, Education, and Human Services has to offer by visiting campus.