Accelerated BSN (Second Degree) at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Overview

Duration 12–18 months

A fast track BSN for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN in about 12 to 18 months of full time study.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.

Getting in

What Ohio State University-Main Campus asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required

Minimum GPA 3.0

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Application basics

1

Acceptees

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.

abby

#Accepted

Accepted toOhio State University-Main Campus

Nursing student at Ohio State University

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Emma Grace

#Current student

Accepted toOhio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State nursing student · college days · beauty and lifestyle

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morgan

#Current student

Accepted toOhio State University-Main Campus

Nursing student at Ohio State

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@queenaniyaa

#Current student

Accepted toOhio State University-Main Campus

Nursing student at The Ohio State University

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