The post-licensure curriculum is designed for registered nurses who are returning to complete their BSN. The post-licensure curriculum is offered in both a full-time and part-time format. As part of ODUGlobal, courses are offered in an on-line program of study.
Graduates of the baccalaureate program in professional nursing are generalists prepared to care for culturally diverse individuals and groups across the lifespan in a complex global community. Upon completion of the innovative, technology-enhanced program, graduates are knowledgeable about current trends in health care, assume responsibility for their professional growth, and are prepared for graduate study in nursing. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Admission to the School of Nursing is a competitive process. Applicants for admission to the baccalaureate program in nursing should apply initially to the Office of Admissions of Old Dominion University to seek admission to the University. Admission to the University does not constitute admission to the School of Nursing.
Applicants for admission to the undergraduate nursing program must complete prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better prior to being admitted to the School of Nursing. Transfer students may complete the prerequisite courses at another college or university but are responsible for having a transfer credit evaluation completed by the transfer evaluation unit in the Office of Admissions to determine that transfer courses are equivalent and acceptable to University requirements.
Applicants must complete a School of Nursing Supplemental Application to be considered for admission to the undergraduate nursing program. The School of Nursing Supplemental Application may be obtained directly from the School of Nursing Academic Advising Office or the School of Nursing website: https://www.odu.edu/nursing
In summary the applicant must:
Concurrent and RN-BSN students seeking to transfer NURSING credits from another NLNAC or CCNE accredited BSN program must submit photocopies of all nursing course syllabi for which they desire transfer credit approval. The School of Nursing Admission's Committee and nursing faculty will review the transfer course content for comparability with ODU nursing courses and determine if advanced placement in the BSN curriculum is appropriate.
Because of the dynamic nature of the nursing profession, currency of both nursing content and clinical skills is essential. Patient safety is of critical concern and is compromised when a student has out-of-date knowledge and/or less than competent nursing care skills. Transfer of nursing credits into the BSN curriculum may be affected if there has been a lapse of time greater than one year since previous nursing enrollment or by availability of clinical placements.
Note: Policies and procedures are outlined in more detail in the School of Nursing Student Handbook. All students accepted into the nursing major are responsible for familiarizing themselves with this handbook upon entry into the major.
The post-licensure curriculum for registered nurses is offered in both a full-time and part-time format. As part of ODU Global, courses are offered in an on-line program of study. Most students enroll on a part-time basis. Students may start the major in the fall, spring or summer semester.
Non-nursing courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better. (A grade of C- will not transfer to Old Dominion University.)
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Written Communication | 6 | |
Oral Communication | 3 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Language and Culture | 0-6 | |
Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
Human Behavior | 3 | |
Human Creativity | 3 | |
Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
Literature | 3 | |
Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
The Nature of Science | 8 | |
Impact of Technology | 3 |
Oral Communication requirement is met in the major
Information Literacy and Research requirement is met in the major
Impact of Technology: upper-division T course from outside the College of Health Sciences
Requirements for graduation include the following:
NURS 363 must be taken in the 1st or 2nd semester of nursing courses.
NURS 401 must be taken in the first semester of nursing courses.
NURS 403 must be taken in the last semester of nursing courses.
Advanced Placement Credits awarded with RN licensure
Advanced Placement Credits awarded with RN licensure
NURS 401, 402, and 403 must be taken in different semesters.
Elective credit may be need to meet the minimum 120 credit hours required for the degree.
The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years. It is just one of several plans that will work and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 110C | English Composition | 3 |
CHEM 105N | Introductory Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 106N | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
SOC 201S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Human Creativity | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 211C |