NURSING PROGRAM GUIDE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Discover four-year and accelerated bachelor's nursing options.

Usually 4 years (about 120 credit hours); accelerated BSN 12–18 months for bachelor's graduates

Curriculum & typical courses

Chemistry, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, statistics
Pathophysiology and pharmacology
Health assessment and fundamentals
Adult, pediatric, maternal-newborn and mental health nursing
Community and population health
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Leadership, informatics and a senior clinical immersion

Typical admissions requirements

High school diploma with college-prep science and math
Minimum GPA; some schools direct-admit, others admit after prerequisites
Transfer and accelerated applicants need prerequisite courses (often C or better)
Background check, drug screen, immunizations, CPR before clinicals

What Ohio requires

• Ohio BSN programs follow OAC 4723-5 and many are accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
• Curricula typically follow the AACN Essentials.
• Graduates take the NCLEX-RN for Ohio RN licensure.

Sources

This guide is general information about the program type, not a specific school's curriculum. Confirm exact courses, requirements, and licensure eligibility with each school and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

OHIO SCHOOL DIRECTORY

BSN programs in Ohio

Browse Ohio nursing schools from the Ohio Board of Nursing approved-program roster. Check current offerings and details with each school.

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Roster source: Ohio Board of Nursing, checked Sep 2026 · No rankings published