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Otterbein College

Otterbein College. Nursing Welcomes You!!. Nursing Largest Major on Campus!. UNDERGRADUATE Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ) GRADUATE Master of Science in Nursing (MSN ) Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Administration Clinical Nurse Leader Nurse Anesthetist

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Otterbein College

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  1. Otterbein College Nursing Welcomes You!!

  2. Nursing Largest Major on Campus! • UNDERGRADUATE • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • GRADUATE • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner • Nursing Administration • Clinical Nurse Leader • Nurse Anesthetist • Post-Master Programs • Advanced Nurse Educator Certificate Roush Hall

  3. Undergraduate Nursing Program • Four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree • Accredited by CCNE & NLNAC • 66 students admitted each fall Clements Recreation Center

  4. Nursing Admission • A select group of high school students are GUARANTEED admission into the Nursing Program: • High School GPA of 3.5 or higher • ACT composite score of 24 or higher

  5. Freshman Year • Students complete one year of pre-nursing & then submit application to Nursing courses • English, Chemistry, Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology at a “C” level or above required • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) required • Non-Guaranteed: compete for remaining spaces in class Microbiology

  6. BSN Highlights • Lectures in large group; on-campus skill laboratories & off-campus clinical experiences in groups of 6-10 • Nursing clinical placements begin sophomore year & continue until graduation • Diverse clinical sites throughout Central Ohio • Summers off !!

  7. Patient Care: Laboratory Practice • State of the art laboratory facilities • Simulation equipment • Unique feature: student access to simulators in Review Lab (7 am – 10 pm, 7 days/week) Nursing Skills Laboratory

  8. Simulations for Learning “Clear to Shock!” Infant Simulator

  9. Unique Approach: Joy of Learning 1 Serious Rescue Code 2 Celebration & Laughter

  10. Our “Family”

  11. Active LearningOn Classmates& Invited Guests

  12. Patient Care: DiverseClinical Experiences Grant-Riverside Hospitals, St. Ann’s-Mount Carmel Hospital, Children’s Hospital and others

  13. High School: Who? • Mathematics: Must have sound Algebra skills for placement testing • Strong scientific base: Not just “helping people” any more! • General & Bio-Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology in curriculum • Reading & Writing: Liberal Arts campus

  14. Note on Test-Taking • Test-taking: Must be able to test well on multiple choice exams • Difficulty with ACT/SAT standardized exams indicates weakness in this area • Nursing tests are in this format to prepare for Nursing Board Exam • Identify students with a “gap” between GPA & test scores – need to repair this prior to entering a nursing progam!

  15. Why Otterbein? • Safe, friendly campus • Small classes with personal attention • Excellence in education • Faculty that care • Strong reputation in community

  16. International TravelOpportunities Mexico Mission Trip Elective London SYE

  17. Service-Learning Kentucky Service Learning Trip Pediatric Health Fairs

  18. College Can Be Tough • Philosophy of caring & success • Accessible faculty • Academic advising • Academic Assistance Center • Standardized testing each quarter to prepare for NCLEX Supportive Faculty

  19. Help With Decisions • Have student come for an individualized appointment with a nursing faculty person • Shadow nursing student: classes, dorm, campus life • Ask other students, nurses & physicians about Otterbein grads

  20. Prepared for Success • Senior level leadership & management course • NCLEX review course offered • Excellent NCLEX pass rate • Prepared for graduate study in future

  21. Any Questions? Hello from All of Us!

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