College of Applied and Technical Studies
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About This Program

Our Associate of Applied Science in Nursing equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in the healthcare industry. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and clinical opportunities, you'll gain hands-on experience and prepare for a fulfilling career as a registered nurse. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming a healthcare professional. Read more...

Contact Information

• Julie Senita, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, CNE | jsenita@kent.edu
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • East Liverpool Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus
  • Twinsburg Academic Center
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • East Liverpool Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus
  • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

The associate degree in nursing at Kent State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners is “continuing accreditation.” View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/kent-state-university. Information on Student Achievement Data, including NCLEX-RN pass rates and program completion rates, are available.

The A.A.S. degree in Nursing ADN has full approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Students who have successfully completed BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020 or (ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058) or (EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020. 

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

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NURS 20950 must be completed within the past five years prior to admission to the program and a minimum C grade must be earned.

LPN to ADN Concentration Requirements

Paramedic to ADN Concentrations Requirements

Progression Requirements

To be able to register for Nursing Technology (NRST) courses, students must be accepted to technical study. Acceptance is a selective process. Criteria for acceptance are the following:

• Minimum 2.700 overall GPA
• Minimum C grade in high school or college-level courses in algebra, biology and chemistry
• Completion of developmental coursework prescribed by placement testing
• Completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program Application

A NSRT course may be repeated one time for a total of two attempts, but the student may only apply for reentry one time to the A.A.S. degree in Nursing.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum C grade in theory and a designation of "passing" for performance in the clinical area (if applicable) must be achieved for each nursing course.
• Minimum C grade in all required courses, including developmental courses.

Roadmaps 

Nursing Major (No Concentration)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

LPN to ADN Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Paramedic to ADN Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in an applied or technical associate degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements, please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Provide safe and effective nursing care which respects patient values, cultures and beliefs.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, caregivers and health care team members.
3. Demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage nursing care in a professional manner following legal and ethical guidelines.
4. Use quality improvement data and current evidence for delivery of optimal nursing care.
5. Use technology to communicate, manage knowledge and support decision-making.

Program Policies

Program and Course Withdrawal

Students withdrawing from the Nursing ADN major are expected to notify the program director. Students who do not register for any required course or drop any required course after registration should notify the program director immediately.

Program Time Limits

Student must complete the nursing course requirements within a maximum of four years after admission to the nursing program. Students are strongly advised to avoid a full-time work schedule.

For students previously in the Nursing ADN major who re-enter as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or certified paramedic, their four-year limit begins the the term they start the NRST course sequence.

Readmission

Readmission to the Nursing ADN major is based on the decision of the Readmission Committee and seat availability. Readmission is not guaranteed to any student.

Students who left the major before earning the degree and are now a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a certified paramedic may request readmission through the Advanced Placement Policies for LPNs and Paramedics.

Eligibility for Readmission

To be eligible for readmission, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Meet with the Nursing ADN program director as soon as possible — after the end of the semester in which the student withdrew or failed and prior to the start of the next semester — to discuss the readmission process and policies.
• Hold a minimum 2.000 overall GPA from Kent State University.
• Submit a formal request in writing to the Nursing ADN program director. The submission deadlines are:
  • June 1 for returning in the fall semester
  • November 1 for returning in the spring semester at the East Liverpool and Tuscarawas campuses and the Twinsburg Academic Center
  • December 31 for returning in the spring semester at the Ashtabula Campus
  • March 1 for returning in the summer term
• Submit a detailed plan for academic success. The plan must address, in detail, why the student was not successful during the previous attempt, and how the student intends to be successful if readmitted. The student must sign the plan; it will become a contract that the student must follow throughout the remainder of the nursing program.
• For readmitted students who have been out of the program more than one semester: Follow the Nursing Clinical Requirements Policy for Readmitted Students.
• For readmitted students who have been out of the program more than one semester: Demonstrate satisfactory performance of previously learned skills. Students will have three attempts to demonstrate competency. The deadline for completing these skills as required are:
  • July 1 for returning in the fall semester
  • December 1 for returning in the spring semester
  • April 1 for returning in the summer term

After Readmission

• Readmitted students who fail an NRST course may reapply for readmission to the nursing program one time only.
• Any readmitted student who fails to meet the program's progression requirements a second time will not be permitted to continue in the program and will not be eligible to begin another NRST course or be eligible to reapply for readmission.
• Readmitted students are responsible for following the Kent State University Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook in effect at the time of readmission and changing to the current catalog year.

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing prepares students for the registered nurse profession. The curriculum is designed to meet today's health care needs by focusing on the registered nurse's role in communities, hospitals, clinics and home health care.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The Nursing major includes the following optional concentrations:

• The LPN to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are licensed practical nurses.
• The Paramedic to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are certified paramedics.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.