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:
Attended an accredited college or university.
At least a 2.9/4.0 cumulative grade point average in college coursework.
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.
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. Students may be admitted provisionally for one eight-week term, however students are blocked from registering for additional terms until their official transcripts are received. Student who fail to submit the necessary transcript(s) will be dismissed from the university until official transcripts showing completion of requirements are submitted to the Office of Records and Registration. Students who are dismissed from the university must follow the readmission process to be admitted back into the program.
General 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
Successful completion of all required core courses prior to the start of the Advanced Entry program.
Submission of application.
Other requirements prior to clinical coursework.
Pass a federal and Ohio state criminal background check and ten-panel drug screen.
Documentation of ability to perform the essential functions for clinical coursework.
Complete record of required immunizations.
Applicants who request transfer credit from a prior nursing program must be in good academic standing as evidenced by a letter from the dean of that prior nursing program. Applicants who request transfer credit for prior nursing coursework must follow the process for Credit for Transfer Nursing Coursework.
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 |
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Required Non-Nursing Courses: |
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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 101 General Psychology | 3 | None |
DIET 320 Human Nutrition | 3 | CHEM 103 or 251 or 253 |
PHIL 215 Ethics | 3 | None |
Total Non-Nursing Hours | 31 hrs. | |
Required Nursing Courses: | ||
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 Nursing Hours | 64 hrs. |
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Total Hours | 95 hrs. | |
Institutional Core Requirements: | ||
Communication Course | 3 | |
Critical Cultural Inquiry (CCI) | 3 | |
Math/Logic course | 3 | |
Religion course | 3 | |
Historical Reasoning course | 3 | |
Composition | 6 | |
Natural Science | 6 | |
Humanities | 6 | |
Social Sciences | 6 | |
Aesthetics | 6 | |
Total Core Hours | 45 hrs. |
*To earn an Bachelor's degree through Ashland University, a student must earn at least 120 hours.
Course and Descriptions
See List of Institutional Core Courses
*CONHS program student handbooks with additional policies pertaining to the program will be provided to students each academic year by program staff.