Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Miami University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
For more information, contact the Department of Nursing at 513-785-7752 or email nsginfo@miamioh.edu.
Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 year)
This program provides a balance of liberal arts and professional nursing courses. Emphasis is on the nursing process as it pertains to health promotion and health restoration for clients, families, and populations in communities and in acute care settings. Students receive an introduction to clinicals at the end of the sophomore year and participate in off-campus clinicals two days per week during the junior and senior years. Once admitted, BSN students are expected to progress through the nursing curriculum in an uninterrupted schedule.
Special Admission Requirements for Miami Oxford Nursing
Miami University offers a competitive, selective direct admit program for Nursing on the Oxford campus to qualified high school applicants who seek a residential college experience. Admission to Miami is test optional through spring 2024, but admission to nursing remains competitive. The minimum GPA is 3.00, and for students who provide test scores, the expectation is 23+ on the ACT or 1060+ on the SAT. Students must apply to Miami University using the CommonApp and must select "Nursing" as the intended major by the established priority consideration deadline. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program. It is not possible for current Miami students to change their major to nursing on the Oxford campus. All admitted students must provide their own transportation to clinicals, beginning spring of Sophomore year. All admitted students are required to have access to a personal laptop (not a Chromebook) for standardized testing.
Program Progression
In order to progress to sophomore year, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the following courses: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 111/123.
One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.
Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.
Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111, BIO 325, and MBI 361 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.
In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature.
Special Admission Requirements for Miami Regionals Nursing
The nursing program at Miami Regionals offers a competitive, selective program to qualified high school applicants and to qualified college-level students. Pre-requisites may be taken at any Miami location. However, the nursing curriculum is offered only on the Hamilton campus. All admitted students must provide their own transportation to clinicals, beginning spring semester of Sophomore year. All admitted students are required to have access to a personal laptop (not a Chromebook) for standardized testing. To be considered for admission, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
High School Students
High school applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00. Admission to Miami is test optional through spring 2024, but admission to nursing remains competitive. For students who provide test scores, the expectation is 23+ on the ACT or 1060+ on the SAT. Applications are accepted online via the Regionals BSN Application through December 1 each year. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.
Program Progression
In order to progress to sophomore year, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the following courses: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 161.
One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.
Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.
Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111, BIO 325, and MBI 361 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.
In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature.
Current Miami Students
Current Miami students must submit a separate nursing application online via the Regionals BSN Application. To apply, students must have completed 12 semester hours (100 level or higher) with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and a grade of "C" or higher in two of the following courses: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; or MBI 161.
Program Progression
If accepted, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must have completed all four sciences: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophomore year.
One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.
Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.
Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111, BIO 325, and MBI 361 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.
In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature.
Transfer Students
In addition to applying to Miami Regionals, a separate nursing application must be submitted online via the Regionals BSN Application by December 1. Students must have a grade of "C" or higher in two of the following courses: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; or MBI 161 to be eligible to apply. Students must have a grade of "C" or higher from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program in comparable content for transfer of nursing credit to be considered. Decisions about transfer credit for nursing courses and military credits are made on a case by case basis. Transcripts must be received by January 1 to complete the application. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. If accepted, transfer students must meet with a nursing adviser to have potential transfer credits evaluated.
Program Progression
If accepted, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must have completed all four sciences: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophomore year.
One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.
Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.
Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111, BIO 325, and MBI 361 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.
In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature.
Notes: A felony conviction may prohibit participation in required clinicals, may impact a student's ability to progress through required courses, and may therefore lead to dismissal from the nursing program. Students with a felony conviction may not be permitted to take the National Council Licensure Examination. The Department of Nursing requires urine drug screening for all admitted nursing students to meet standards of clinical placement in our partnering agencies. If a student does not pass a urine drug screen, they may not be permitted to participate in clinicals and will therefore be unable to progress in the program. COVID immunizations, testing, and exemption consideration is at the discretion of our clinical agencies. In order to attend clinicals, students are required to comply with site standards.
Program Requirements
(124 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BIO 171 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 172 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 325 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Chemistry of Life Processes | ||
| College Chemistry and College Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Medical Microbiology | ||
| Microorganisms and Human Disease and Experimenting with Microbes | ||
| Required Major Courses | ||
| NSG 251 | Therapeutic Communication in Nursing | 2 |
| NSG 252 | Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 261 | Health and Physical Assessment Theory | 3 |
| NSG 261L | Health and Physical Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NSG 262 | Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NSG 262L | Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice--Lab | 1 |
| NSG 265 | Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice--Clinical | 1 |
| NSG 263 | Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 349 | Introduction to Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NSG 351 | Nursing of Childbearing Family | 3 |
| NSG 352 | Childbearing Family Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 353 | Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I | 3 |
| NSG 354 | Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I-Clinical | 3 |
| NSG 361 | Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II | 3 |
| NSG 362 | Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II-Clinical | 3 |
| NSG 363 | Nursing Care of Children | 3 |
| NSG 364 | Nursing Care of Children-Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 365 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 402 | The Professional Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NSG 432 | Population Focused Nursing Care- Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 435 | Challenges in Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| NSG 451 | Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Mental Health Disorders and Their Families | 3 |
| NSG 452 | Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Mental Health Disorders and Their Families-Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 461 | Nursing Care of Older Adults | 3 |
| NSG 463 | Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations | 3 |
| NSG 464 | Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations-Clinical | 5 |
| NSG 465 | Nursing Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 97-98 | |