Nursing 1+2+1
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*Pending approval by the Ohio Board of Regents, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, and the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.

Nursing (1+2+1) | FAQ | Sample Four Year Course Plan
Nursing Programs

Nursing 1+2+1 BSN Partnership Program between
Defiance College and Northwest State Community College
In partnership with Northwest State Community College, Defiance College offers a BSN in a four-year format. The first year is taken at Defiance College completing a pre-nursing program of study. In their second and third years, students will transfer to Northwest State Community College and complete the AAS/RN program. In the fourth year, students will return to Defiance College and complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree. To be admitted into the BSN completion program upon their return to Defiance College, students must successfully complete the NCLEX-RN Exam during the summer after their third year, and be in good academic standing.

Admission into the nursing program is a competitive process and requires an individual to successfully complete the following:

1. The standard application process at both Defiance College and Northwest State Community College
2. The applicant review process at the end of the first semester including a nursing program application form, personal interview, and evaluation of overall academic performance.
3. First year coursework in pre-nursing at Defiance College including general education requirements and nurse aid certification

Students will be notified by April 30 of their tentative acceptance into the nursing program at NSCC based on completing the above process and contingent upon first year success. Students will be notified by June 1 of their final acceptance into the nursing program at NSCC. Admission to Defiance College and meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee a student entrance into the nursing program.