Empowering Success: NCLEX pass rate greater than 95% of the National Average
Graduate Career Ready: 780 Clinical Hours Throughout the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Youngstown State University is an entry-level program designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience to thrive in your nursing career. At YSU, you’ll build a strong foundation to become a competent, compassionate, and confident nursing professional equipped for various specialties.
Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can enter as a pre-nursing major before progressing into the bachelor’s nursing program. Or, if you’re already a registered nurse, you may opt for our online RN to BSN program.
Our comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Nursing opens doors to opportunities in a wide range of nursing areas, from maternity and pediatric care to medical-surgical, psychiatric and mental health, community health, and leadership and management. At YSU, you’ll build a strong foundation to become a competent, compassionate, and confident nursing professional equipped for various specialties.
YSU’s online RN to BSN program is for working nurses who want to transform healthcare. Sharpen your clinical and analytical skills, expand your understanding of nursing best practices, and prepare to lead in hospital and healthcare settings. Our flexible online RN to BSN degree enhances your evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, empowering you to drive a culture of safety that benefits patients, colleagues, and communities
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Randi Heasley, DNP, RN, CNE
BSN Program Director
Email: rlheasley@ysu.edu
Program Options
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current Bachelor of Science in Nursing majors. Below, you will find further information regarding the opportunities that may be available to you through the college.
