Program Overview
The direct-admission Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati emphasizes technology, equity, and interprofessional collaboration. Through clinical partnerships with renowned healthcare institutions, students gain hands-on experience in simulation labs and various settings. The program offers co-op and international programs to enhance experiential learning and prepare graduates to lead in the nursing profession.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our direct-admission Bachelor of Science in Nursing leverages technology and innovation, embraces equity and inclusion, promotes interprofessional collaboration and enables experiential learning, so that when students graduate, they're ready to lead. 2 pediatric hospital and multiple outpatient surgery centers and community hospitals. High school students apply for direct admission to the bachelor's program. Transition and transfer students apply to join the program as a sophomore.
Assessment:
The requirements for conferring the bachelor's degree in nursing are: Successful completion within seven years from date of matriculation of (a) the required courses in the program of study of the College of Nursing and (b) specific degree requirements A minimum of a 2.0 current and cumulative grade point average Filing of the appropriate degree application forms with the University of Cincinnati by the defined deadline Payment of all delinquent university/college obligations Recommendation by the faculty of the College of Nursing Conferred BSN degree Successful completion of college exit exam
Teaching:
Every undergraduate student puts his or her classroom knowledge to the test in our simulation laboratory and in clinical settings. We also offer co-op and international programs that take experiential learning to the next level. Undergraduate Co-Op The undergraduate co-op program offers students additional personal and professional growth opportunities through one-on-one mentoring from experienced preceptors in various clinical settings. Students gain valuable, hands-on experience and further develop interpersonal and professional skills. New graduates enter the workforce even more prepared to function independently in clinical settings, delegate appropriately and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel. Additional benefits: Experience at higher levels of responsibility Opportunity to establish professional contacts The co-op program does not extend the traditional four-year degree timeline. Students apply in January of their third year and serve in the program from June through graduation. Dedicated Education Units Dedicated Education Units (DEU) at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Cincinnati VA Medical Center offer students enhanced clinical experiences by pairing them with experienced staff nurses who volunteer as instructors throughout clinical courses. This close collaboration between the college and partnering clinical organizations provides students with clinical experiences that more closely model how nurses practice in the real world. International Clinicals The college offers students opportunities to study abroad in various locations. Designed to develop responsible citizens of the world, participants earn course credits while enhancing their cultural competency and challenging their understanding of global health issues and disparities. In recent years, students have traveled to destinations in Ecuador, India, the United Kingdom and Tanzania.
Other:
Students cannot minor in nursing.
