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What is the Bridge Program?
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE (MS)
RNs WITH BA/BS IN FIELDS OTHER THAN NURSING
The Bridge Program "bridges" content from the basic nursing
education - associate degree or diploma - such that a student can enter the
master's program in nursing.
Who is eligible for the Bridge Program?
The Bridge Program is offered to students who have an associates
degree or diploma in nursing, have an RN license, and have an earned
baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing discipline. The baccalaureate degree must
be from a regionally accredited university with a traditional liberal arts and
sciences / general education base and a major in a specific academic discipline
other than nursing, such as biology, education, or psychology. Baccalaureate
degrees that do not meet admission requirements are those involving eclectic
courses of studies, sometimes referred to as Bachelor of Elective Studies or
other titles that do not denote a course of study in a specific discipline.
How are Bridge Students admitted?
Because they have a bachelor's degree, Bridge Program students
are admitted through the School of Graduate Studies.
How is undergraduate content bridged?
Students without baccalaureate degrees in nursing are considered
deficient in upper division nursing course work. The bridge portion of the
program requires students to complete relevant nursing courses. Since the bridge
content is at the undergraduate level, requirements are recommended by the
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and approved by faculty.
Are there other requirements for Bridge Program students?
Yes. Because Bridge Program students are working toward a
master's degree, they need to meet the master's program requirement for a
statistics course. If the student did not have an undergraduate statistics
course in their baccalaureate program, they need to complete EDL 751,
Educational Statistics and Research, or a similar course.
Who is the advisor for the Bridge Program students?
Graduate Concentration Coordinators will retain the roll of
advisor for bridge students.
Can students take bridge courses and graduate courses at
the same time?
Most students complete the bridge course work first, then take
graduate courses. As students near the end of bridge courses, they may begin
graduate courses. Bridge students are advised to take NUR 750, Health Policy,
NUR 755, Informatics, NUR 708, Nursing Theory, and NUR 707, Nursing Research as
beginning master's courses. Because informatics and health policy are not
included in the bridge content, NUR 750 and NUR 755 should be among the first
courses in the master's program work.
Admissions Requirements, applicants must have:
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An associate degree in nursing from a school of nursing that
is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education
accreditation or a diploma in nursing.
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A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
university with a traditional liberal arts and sciences/general education
base and a major in a specific academic discipline other than nursing. Upper
division course work is required.
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A cumulative 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate studies for
regular admission.
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Submit the Application for Admission to a Graduate Status
including all official college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) and
application fee to the School of Graduate Studies.
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Type an essay clarifying your career goals on the
Application for Admission to a Graduate Status under the Statement of
Objectives section (250 words or less).
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Have successfully taken the NCLEX-RN and be licensed as a
registered nurse in the state of Ohio. If you work in the military or in a
VA medical system, you must obtain Ohio licensure to participate in any
clinical course.
Admission procedure:
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Applicants must submit application, application fee,
statement of objectives, copy of current Ohio RN licensure and all
transcripts to:
Wright State University
School of Graduate Studies
Dayton, OH 45435
(937) 775-2976
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Designate a specific graduate concentration so that the
concentration director can determine admission status.
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If accepted, contact the director of the Distance Program to arrange a
bridge program of study.
Professional Nursing Bridge Courses (11-26 credit hours)
Required of all RN students with a BA/BS in a field other than nursing:
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NUR 304 (3) - Foundations of Nursing Research (can be waved if course in
scientific inquiry was taken during baccalaureate)
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NUR 306 (3) - Concepts of Altered Health States
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NUR 308 (5) - Transition to Professional Nursing
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NUR 422 (7) - Nursing in Community Health Systems
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EDL 751 (4) - Educational Statistics & Research
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NUR 755 (2) - Informatics in Health Care Seminar
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You must choose ONE of the following:
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NUR 762 (3) - Advanced Health Assessment
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NUR 766 (3) - Advanced Health Assessment of Children and Adolescent
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NUR 462 (3) - Health Assessment (Administration Students only)
Students who can document courses and/or learning experiences from their
baccalaureate programs that are equivalent to required courses may petition to waive.
Call Registrar Office for fees: (937) 775-5588
Click here for a Tentative Program of Study.
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