The RN to BSN program is designed to enhance the education and professional growth of registered nurses with a diploma or an associate degree in nursing (ADN) as they earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). In combination with support courses, the curriculum will focus on nursing leadership, community health, nursing research, collaborative healthcare, and healthcare policy. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses are linked to improved patient outcomes and are positioned for career advancement. Upon program completion, graduates may choose to continue their education to graduate-level nursing degrees such as a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
RN to BSN Program Accreditation Information
To view the curriculum and the information packet click here.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
- Marietta Memorial Hospital
- Camden Clark Medical Center
RN to BSN Job Placement
| YEAR | 2024 |
|---|---|
| WSCO | 100% (12/12) students) |
RN to BSN Completion Rates
| YEAR | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| WSCO | 70.5% (12/17 Students) On-Time Completion | 100% (6/6) |
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs)
Utilizing the NLN program completion competencies of Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry, the graduate of the Washington State College of Ohio RN to BSN Program will be able to:
Human Flourishing
- Identify values and beliefs that express the human experience.
- Incorporate knowledge and skills from nursing curricula to help patients, families, and communities continually progress toward fulfillment of human capacities.
- Advocate for vulnerable patients, families, groups, and communities as recipients of nursing care.
Nursing Judgment
- Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that synthesize nursing science and knowledge from other disciplines in the provision of safe, quality care and promote the health of patients, families, and communities.
- Recommend changes in nursing practice for self and others based one’s evaluation of nursing research.
Professional Identity
- Demonstrate a code of behavior based on ethical principles and an understanding of the legal scope of practice of the bachelor’s-prepared Registered Nurse in a variety of settings.
- Express one’s identity as a nurse through actions that reflect integrity, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a willingness to provide leadership in improving care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
Spirit of Inquiry
- Act as an evolving scholar who contributes to the development of the science of nursing practice by identifying questions in need of study, critiquing published research, and using evidence as a foundation to promote creative solutions to clinical practice problems.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to offer creative solutions in the promotion of care for diverse patients, families, and communities.

To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Nursing Administrative Assistant
740.885.5693
Tricia Schaad, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing
740.885.5699
taschaad@wscc.edu
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach
https://appointments.wsco.edu/
Text 740.847.2611
Email healthprograms@wscc.edu
Tuition and Financial Aid Options:
To learn more about financial aid options, click here.

Application Deadlines
Accepting applications until seats are full
Information Packet
Apply Online
Onboarding Portal
Laptop Request
Acceptance Packet for BSN
