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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Offered by Shawnee State University Portsmouth, Ohio

Overview

Tuition $9,622
Licensure pass rate (2025) 90%
Duration 48 months
Accreditor ACEN
A bachelor's-level nursing degree that prepares graduates for RN licensure and broader leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice roles. Many hospitals now require the BSN for advancement.

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 Shawnee State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.5
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • CPR certification
  • Immunizations

Level One (Pre-BSN) needs a 2.5 high school or college GPA; Level Two (BSN) needs a 2.5 cumulative college GPA, prerequisites at C or better (sciences within seven years), and a TEAS composite of 58.7% (Proficient) or higher with 58.7% in each of the four subjects. Rolling admission once a year for autumn start, accepting applications until the class is full; TEAS deadline July 1 for autumn consideration. Health physical, CPR Healthcare Provider card, state and federal background check and 10-panel drug screen required.

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 Shawnee State University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

11

Entrance exams

2

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

2

Paths

Routes into BSN. The first step is where you enroll today.