Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Nursing Programs

Prepare for a Lifelong Career in Healthcare with a Comprehensive Nursing Degree

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Traditional BSN
Locations Offered
In-Person
(New Concord, OH)
Time to Completion
4 Years
Cost Per Credit
$1,352
Credit Hours Required
127
ABSN
Locations Offered
Hybrid
(Online + On-Campus Labs)
Time to Completion
15 Months
Cost Per Credit
$515
Credit Hours Required
68
RN to BSN
Locations Offered
100% Online
Time to Completion
1-2 Years
Cost Per Credit
$515
Credit Hours Required
32

Start or Elevate Your Nursing Career Through Practical Training and Trusted Faculty Mentorship

Whether you're beginning your nursing journey, pivoting to the profession, or looking to grow as an RN, Muskingum University’s nursing programs offer three clear paths forward. Each program track is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, accredited by CCNE, and taught by expert faculty with real-world experience. No matter your path, Muskingum has a program to help you achieve your goals.

Muskingum graduates are in demand across Ohio and the nation, with 100% job placement and 100% NCLEX pass rates reported in recent years.

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Three Pathways, One Mission—Develop Great Nurses

Muskingum’s nursing programs are designed for learners at every stage—from first-time college students to career changers and working RNs. Our flexible options help you gain credentials that open the door to leadership, specialization, or advanced practice.

Advance Your Career & Your Earning Potential

These programs can help increase both your impact and your earning power. Muskingum graduates are placed in roles such as:

$93,600

Nurse (BSN)

$79,763

Nurse Manager

$75,000

Public Health Nurse

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics & Payscale.com, 2023

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Designed for Your Life & Goals

Muskingum offers 3 distinct formats to meet you where you are:

Classes you’ll take

BSN

Required Lower-Level Courses (19 credit hours)

  • NURS 125 - Foundations in Professional Practice (1 credit hour)
  • NURS 126 - Foundations in Professional Practice (1 credit hour)
  • NURS 226 - Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 227 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 230 - Pharmacology (3 credit hour)
  • NURS 251 - Introduction to Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing (7 credit hours)

Required Upper-Level Courses (46 credit hours)

  • NURS 340 - Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 351 - Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 360 - Mental Health and Family Nursing (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 375 - Nursing Care of Parents, Newborns and Children (8 credit hours)
  • NURS 430 - Perspectives in Global Health and Nursing (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 451 - Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Problems (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 460 - Community Health Nursing (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 486 - Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 487 - Nursing Senior Capstone: Preparation for Licensure and Practice (7 credit hours)

Required Support Courses (43 credit hours)

  • BIOL 121 - Anatomy & Physiology (4 credit hours)
  • BIOL 122 - Anatomy & Physiology (4 credit hours)
  • BIOL 305 - Human Genetics (3 credit hours)
  • BIOL 312 - Microbiology (4 credit hours)
  • BIOL 346 - Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
  • CHEM 108 - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (4 credit hours)
  • NUTR 231 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan (3 credit hours)
  • PHIL 305 - Biomedical Ethics (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 208 - Lifespan Development (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 231 - Applied Statistics (3 credit hours)
  • SOCI 101 - The Sociological Perspective (3 credit hours)

Required General Education Courses (19 credit hours)

ABSN

Prerequisite Courses

  • General Chemistry with lab (4 credit hours)
  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credit hours)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credit hours)
  • Microbiology with lab (4 credit hours)
  • Statistics (3 credit hours)
  • Nutrition (3 credit hours)

Year 1 Fall Semester

  • NURS 125 Foundations in Professional Practice I (1 credit hour)
  • NURS 126 Foundations in Professional Practice II (1 credit hour)
  • NURS 226 Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 227 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 340 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
  • BIOL 346 Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)

Year 1 Spring Semester

  • NURS 230 Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 251 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 375 Nursing Care of Parents, Newborns and Children (8 credit hours)

Year 1 Summer Semester

  • NURS 351 Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 360 Mental Health and Family Nursing (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 430 Perspectives in Global Health and Nursing (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 460 Community Health Nursing (4 credit hours)

Year 2 Fall Semester

  • NURS 451 Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Problems (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 486 Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 487 Nursing Senior Capstone: Preparation for Licensure and Practice (7 credit hours)

RN to BSN

Required Nursing Courses

  • NURS 330 Transitions in Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 335 Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 340 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 430 Perspectives in Global Nursing and Health (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 460 Community Health Nursing (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 470 Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Healthcare (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 480 Nursing Leadership/Management (4 credit hours)

Required Non-Nursing Courses

  • PHIL 305 Biomedical Ethics (3 credit hours)
  • HLSC 304 Statistics for the Health Sciences (3 credit hours) -OR-
  • PSYC 232 Applied Statistics (3 credit hours)
  • 1 Elective in Upper-Level Nutrition, Health Science, or Exercise Science

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Get the Personalized Support Nursing Students Deserve

Muskingum’s nursing programs are known not just for comprehensive curriculum and learning experiences, but also for how we support our students.

Personalized Support From Day One

Each student is paired with a nursing faculty advisor who provides mentorship, registration guidance, and personal encouragement. They’ll help you balance academics with life and stay on track through graduation.

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Clinical & Lab Experience Built Around You

Pre-licensure programs will practice in two state-of-the-art labs that simulate real-life healthcare settings, and complete clinicals in diverse locations—from hospitals to public health departments. Our team helps place you where you’ll thrive.

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