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Degree
BSN
Program Type
Undergraduate
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BSN Program Overview
Prepare for Your Nursing Career
The BSN program at Ashland University prepares you to practice the art and science of professional nursing. It is designed for the student who has completed high school-level education or has transfer credit.
Students complete nursing coursework across the curriculum beginning in the first semester. Clinical experiences begin in the second year of the program.
Nursing majors are introduced to:
- A theoretical knowledge base for nursing.
- Research for evidence-based practice.
- International perspectives in healthcare.
- The nursing process for families and communities.
- The role of nurses as leaders and managers in legal, ethical and political settings.
- The highly technical and clinical skills needed to work with patients and their families.
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Program Benefits
- Interactive simulations at Ashland University’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center.
- Clinical rotations take place within the state of Ohio.
- Direct entry program with no further application required for clinical coursework.
- 1:8 clinical instructor-to-student ratio.
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Learning Experiences
Upon completion of the undergraduate nursing program, you will be able to:
- Integrate foundational knowledge from nursing and a liberal education as the basis for clinical judgment, evidence-based practice and ethical decision making.
- Integrate healthcare priorities and societal needs for the person-centered care of diverse individuals, families and populations.
- Collaborate across professions and coordinate resources using informatics and healthcare technologies to provide safe, quality and equitable care across complex systems of healthcare.
- Demonstrate competencies consistent with lifelong development of professional nursing leadership roles and personal health and well-being.
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Sample Curriculum
Learn more about the Nursing (BSN) curriculum by viewing the Four-Year Curriculum Guide and Academic Catalog
First Year
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Introduction to Professional Nursing
Chemical Perspectives on Life
Health Assessment in Nursing
General Psychology
Introductory Statistics
Second Year
Microbiology
Pathophysiology in Nursing
Nutrition
Foundations of Nursing Practice I & II
Pharmacology in Nursing
Ethics
Third Year
Mental Health and Illness
Nursing care of Adults I & II
Family Centered Nursing Care
Fourth Year
Complex Health Alterations
Population Health
Competencies for Professional Nursing Practice
Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
| Licensure Disclosure: The BSN program curriculum meets educational requirements of all 50 states for graduates to apply for a Registered Nurse license. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provides professional licensure requirements by state. Additionally, NCSBN identifies participating jurisdictions as part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. AU's BSN program does NOT meet the educational requirements for licensure in the District of Columbia or the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. If a student’s permanent residence is in a U.S. territory, they can only enroll in this program if they plan to work in a state where the AU program does meet the educational requirements for licensure. The program makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information; however, individual state licensure requirements may change. |
Admission Requirements
Students who meet the admission criteria will be directly admitted to AU and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences for their freshman year.
Transfer Students
Students applying to transfer must file an AU transfer application.
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Ashland University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide Choose Ohio First Scholarships to outstanding students in a variety of majors. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is eligible for these scholarships which support academically strong students who plan to continue to graduate school or employment in STEM industries after completing a bachelor’s degree. Students can receive $3,000 per academic year for four years.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of Ashland’s nursing programs are well-prepared for the workforce. In 2024 Ashland University's National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam) pass rate was 93.15%, surpassing the Ohio average of 89.55% and the national average of 91.92%.
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Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
Your BSN credential will position you for advancement into roles such as nurse manager, clinical coordinator or specialty nurse practitioner, where you can take on leadership responsibilities, contribute to evidence-based practice and positively influence healthcare outcomes. Additionally, having a BSN may lead to increased earning potential and job security, while also providing a strong foundation for pursuing further education at the graduate level if desired.