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Advanced Entry Pre-licensure Program


Admission Requirements:

The Advanced Entry program is designed for students who have college transfer credits and/or college credit plus. Students meeting advanced-entry required coursework and all requirements listed below may be enrolled in this program.  During the fall semester, students complete freshman, sophomore, and first semester junior level coursework in a fast paced format.  After completion of the first semester of nursing coursework, students will have three additional semesters including the summer semester.

Admission to the Advanced Entry Program is extremely competitive as spaces are limited. Prospective students are highly encouraged to begin the application process early.

Application review will occur as the application is completed and required documents are received. Only applicants who complete the necessary application requirements listed below on or before the application deadline will be considered for admission.

Requirements:

  1. Attended an accredited college or university.

  2. At least a 2.9/4.0 cumulative grade point average in college coursework.

  3. Science prerequisite coursework accumulative grade point average must be a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPS scale prior to the start of the advanced entry program.

  4. Completion of the following prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of "C" in order for that credit to be count as meeting the prerequisite requirement. Science prerequisite coursework must have been completed within 10 years prior to the program start date.

    The following courses must be completed before the program start date:

    Developmental Psychology

    Nutrition

    Microbiology-must include a laboratory

    Organic/Inorganic/Biochemistry*

    Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II*

    Ethics

    Statistics (does not have to be equivalent to Ashland University’s Statistics course)

    English Composition I and II

    *denotes that the course must include a laboratory

  5. Successful completion of all required core courses prior to the start of the Advanced Entry program.

  6. Submission of application.

  7. Meet all other requirements of the Traditional 4-year program:

  • Pass a criminal background check and  drug screen. (upon admission/acceptance and prior to clinical experiences.  Results must be within two semesters prior to their start date.)

  • Meet the health status criteria for mental and physical health.

  • Documentation of ability to perform the essential functions for clinical course work

  • Complete record of required immunizations


Clinical Locations

Clinical experiences prepare students for nursing practice in diverse settings. Clinical experiences occur in acute care facilities, community agencies, and long-term care agencies throughout Ohio. Students participating in clinical experiences are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the clinical site.


Degree Requirements:

To earn a BSN degree from Ashland University, 64 hours of nursing credit hours must be earned through Ashland University, or approved in transfer by the Nursing department.


Advanced Entry Program Required Nursing Courses:

Course Number and Title

Hrs.

Prerequisites

NUR 105 Nsg. Concepts & Values

1

Admission

NUR 225 Patho/Pharm. I

3

BIO 223, CHEM 253

NUR 226 Patho/Pharm II

3

NUR 225

NUR 301 Health Assessment

3

BIO 223, CHEM 253

NUR 304 Health Found. I

3

NUR 105, 225, 301 (or concurrent)

NUR 306 Health Found II

5

NUR 226 (or concurrent), NUR 301 NUR 304

NUR 310 Psychiatric/Mental Health

4

DIET 320, NUR 226, 306

NUR 311 Adult Health Concepts: Regulation & Transport

5

DIET 320, NUR 226, 306

NUR 312 Adult Health Concepts: Prot., Sensation & Mobility

5

DIET 320, NUR 226, 306

NUR 336 Genetics in Nursing and Health Care

3

Admission

NUR 410 Complex Health Alt.

5

NUR 311, 312

NUR 420 Community/Global Health

4

NUR 310, 410, 438, 440, 460

NUR 425 Trends and Issues in Global Health

3

NUR 310, 410, 438, 440, 460

NUR 428 Leadership, Mgt. of Health Organizations

3

NUR 310, 410, 438, 440, 460

NUR 430 Advanced Simulation

1

NUR 310, 410, 438, 440, 460

NUR 435 Capstone Preceptorship

2

NUR 310, 410, 438, 440, 460

NUR 438 Maternal/Newborn Health

4

NUR 311, 312

NUR 440 Pediatric Health

4

NUR 311, 312

NUR 460 Theoretical Foundations in Health Research

3

MATH 108, NUR 311, 312

Total Hours

64 hrs.

 

Required Non-Nursing Courses:

 

 

BIO 222 Health Sciences Anat. & Phys. I

4

Enrollment in nursing, athletic training, dietetics, or psychology major

BIO 223 A Health Sciences Anat. & Phys. II

4

BIO 222

BIO 240 Microbiology

4

Nursing Major

CHEM 251 Molecular Arch.

3

None

CHEM 253 Chem. Perspectives

4

None

MATH 108 Introductory Statistics

3

MATH 100 or ACT 18 or SAT 480

PSYC 209 Dev. Psychology

3

None

DIET 320 Human Nutrition

3

CHEM 103 or 251 or 253

PHIL 215 Ethics

3

None

Plus remaining Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements


Course and Descriptions

See BIO Courses

See CHEM Courses

See DIET Courses

See MATH Courses

See NUR Courses

See PHIL Courses

See PSYC Courses

*CONHS program student handbooks with additional policies pertaining to the program may be accessed as a Catalog addendum.