Nursing (1+2+1) Major: Business, Allied Health, and Sport Management:: Defiance College

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Nursing 1+2+1
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Welcome to the Nursing Program!

What is the Nursing 1+2+1 Program?
In partnership with Northwest State Community College, Defiance College offers a BSN degree in a four-year format. The program is primarily for high school seniors beginning their education in the fall semester.

The first year is taken at Defiance College completing pre-nursing courses. In the second and third years, students transfer to Northwest State Community College and complete the Associate Degree Nursing Program. In the fourth year, students return to Defiance College and complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree in the RN to BSN completion program.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a response by public and private colleges to a community identified need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses. It offers expanded career options for persons in the nursing field by combining technical aspects of nursing with the leadership skills necessary to lead in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

Students will develop critical thinking and decision making skills to function effectively in interpersonal and group settings. Graduates will be prepared to understand and to respond to the changing healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities.

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Benefits of the Program

Four-year baccalaureate degree at an affordable cost
Deferred Northwest State Community College (NSCC) Presidential and Dean’s Scholarships
NSCC students’ first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exceed state and national averages
Residential experience at Defiance College for students attending NSCC
Student activities at Defiance College

Admission Requirements for Pre-Nursing Program

A completed Defiance College application for admission
A $25.00 non-refundable application fee (waived if the student applies online or visits campus)
A Northwest State Community College application for admission must be completed simultaneously with the Defiance College process to be eligible for the 1+2+1 program
Submit official examination scores: ACT composite score of 18* or the SAT combined score of 870* are required of all applicants to the freshman class
An official high school transcript sent directly from the high school with a 2.25* cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) or test scores from the General Educational Development Test (GED)
An official transcript from each college and university sent directly from the institution to the Defiance College Admissions Office

*Pre-nursing students with an ACT of 23 or SAT of 1060 and a high school GPA of 3.25 on a 4.00 are permitted to declare pre-nursing as a major. Students who do not qualify as a pre-nursing major may petition the nursing program director by completing a petition form and their academic records will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Nursing Petition Form

Admission into the Pre-Nursing Program
Admission into the pre-nursing program is a competitive process and requires an individual to successfully complete the following:

The standard application process at both Defiance College and Northwest State Community College
The applicant review process at the end of the first semester which includes an evaluation of overall academic performance
First year coursework in pre-nursing at Defiance College including general education requirements and nurse aide certification (STNA)

Students will be notified by June 1st of their acceptance into the Nursing Program at NSCC based on their first year performance at DC. Nurse Aide Certification is required prior to attending NSCC. Admission to Defiance College and meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee a student entrance into the nursing program.

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.

Major Brochure | Courses | Sample Plan of Study

After College — What’s Next?

Nursing management and leadership positions
Graduate School (Master of Science in Nursing) or other selected programs
Community Health Nursing
Acute Care
Physician Offices
Many other opportunities are available to those holding a BSN

Related Programs

Nursing RN to BSN Completion

The Defiance College RN to BSN Completion Program is designed for Associate Degree-prepared nurses or Diploma nurses who have graduated from an accredited nursing program, have a current active RN licensure, and wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

The program combines the clinical abilities and experiences that Registered Nurses already possess with additional technical aspects, broad-based knowledge in the liberal arts, and core nursing courses to prepare them for leadership positions, advancement into other healthcare opportunities, and meeting the challenges of today’s ever-changing healthcare needs of individuals and communities.

The Faculty

Susan Wajert, Ph.D, M.S.N., M.B.A., RN
Interim Program Director, RN to BSN Program
419-783-2372 | swajert@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile

Kathy Holloway, M.A., M.S.N., P.C., RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
419-783-2448 | kholloway@defiance.edu

Northwest State Community College

Karen Short
Dean of Nursing
419-267-1253 | kshort@northweststate.edu

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