Program Overview

Introduction to the ODU & Xavier University College of Nursing Pathway

The ODU & Xavier University College of Nursing Pathway is a collaborative program between Ohio Dominican University and Xavier University's College of Nursing. This partnership aims to address the significant nursing shortage in hospitals throughout Ohio and across the nation by providing a pathway for ODU students to pursue a successful and rewarding career in the nursing field.

Program Highlights

• Transition seamlessly into XU's College of Nursing immediately upon the completion of the ODU bachelor's degree.
• Attend nursing school at XU's locations in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati.
• 45 seats available to ODU students on an annual basis (five seats at each location per its three start terms throughout the year).
• Complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in just 16 months.

Eligibility Requirements

This partnership is available to all ODU students, regardless of major, who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.
• Complete three science-related prerequisite courses with a grade "B" or better.
• Complete a statistics course with a grade "C" or better.
• Complete a non-nursing degree at ODU.

High-Demand Career Opportunities

• Hospitals and health care facilities across the country are currently experiencing a significant nursing shortage.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Registered Nursing (RN) is listed among the top occupations in terms of job growth through 2029.
• The RN workforce is expected to grow from 3 million in 2019 to 3.3 million in 2029, which is an increase of 221,900 or 7%.
• The BLS projects 175,900 openings for RNs each year through 2029 when nurse retirements and workforce exits are factored into the number of nurses needed in the United States.

Program Details

The program includes a pathway for ODU students to pursue a successful and rewarding career in the nursing field through Xavier University's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program. Upon completion of their ODU degree, students have access to a select number of guaranteed seats into XU's ABSN Program.

Institutional Commitment

Ohio Dominican University is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes all who seek to find and share the truth, trusting in the rigor of reason and the light of faith to unite the diverse community, respecting and honoring the dignity of each person regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, country of origin, disability, and other expressions of human individuality.