Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2024)

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.

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 sophom*ore 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 Universityoffers a competitive, selective direct admit program forNursing on the Oxford campusto 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 Sophom*ore 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 sophom*ore 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: BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; and MBI111/123.

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 sophom*ore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 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 or transferred from an accredited institution.The nursing curriculum is offered only on the Hamilton campus. All admitted students must provide their own transportation to clinicals, beginning fall semester of Sophom*ore 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 Regionals is test optional through spring 2025, but admission to nursing remains competitive.To be considered for nursing admission, students must select Nursing as their intended major on the Admission Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 1 each year until the cohort is filled.Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.

Program Progression

In order to progress to sophom*ore 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:BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; and MBI161.

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 sophom*ore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 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 theRegionals 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:BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; orMBI161.

Program Progression

If accepted, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must have completed all four sciences: BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; and MBI161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophom*ore 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 sophom*ore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 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

To be considered for nursing admission, students must select Nursing as their intended major on the Admission Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 1 each year until the cohort is filled.Students must have a grade of "C" or higher in two of the following courses: BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; orMBI161to 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.Official transcripts must be received by January 5to 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: BIO171,BIO172;CHM131; and MBI161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophom*ore 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 sophom*ore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 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)