Kent State University College of Nursing | A Top Ohio Nursing School
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College of Nursing

At Kent State College of Nursing, our students are expertly prepared to become compassionate caregivers and excellent clinicians. Our comprehensive curriculum, leading-edge simulation technology, and valuable clinical experiences with more than 350 clinical partners have produced graduates who are in high demand, with most having jobs upon graduation. In fact, more than 40% of the nursing workforce in Northeast Ohio are Kent State College of Nursing graduates. We offer a wide-range of accredited nursing programs to meet the career goals of our students and the growing demand for professionally educated nurses.
8:1
Average Undergraduate Student-to-Faculty Clinical Ratio
400+
BSN Graduates Every Year
99.6%
Job Placement Rate Within 6 Months of Graduation

Answer your calling. Be a nurse.

Kent State offers nursing programs for everyone, from BSN to Ph.D.

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Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

4-year pre-licensure (RN) program offered at 5 Kent State campuses.

Accelerated Second Degree BSN

For those who already have a bachelor's degree. Complete the BSN in 15 months.

LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program

A flexible BSN sequence designed to meet the unique demands of working licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

RN-to-BSN Online

100% online for registered nurses who have an associate degree or diploma to complete their BSN.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

For nurses who want to enter advanced practice, education, and management roles.

Post-Master's Certificates

Certificates for graduate-prepared nurses to enter a new specialty.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The terminal degree for nurses who want to become expert clinicians.

Ph.D. in Nursing

The terminal degree for nurses who want to become nurse scientists.

 
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Northeastern Ohio Medical Professionals Honored with Distinguished Leadership Award

Barbara Donaho, far right front, sits with the 2018 recipients of the Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award.
Northeastern Ohio Medical Professionals Honored at 12th Annual Donaho Awards
Outstanding Preceptors Recognized

Kent State University College of Nursing Awarded $1.1 Million for Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program Grant

(From left) Mark Arredondo, M.D., Kimberly Williams, DSN, RN, Andrea Warner Stidham, Ph.D., MSN, RN, and Wendy Umberger, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC, were awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Kent State nursing researchers awarded grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
$1.1 Million Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce

Kent State University College of Nursing, Wick Poetry Center Unveil Poem Comprised of 600 Nurse Voices

David Hassler, director of the Kent State University Wick Poetry Center, unveils 'Some Days' during the 'Nursing 50 Years Strong' reception
College of Nursing, Wick Poetry Center Unveil Poem Comprised of 600 Nurse Voices in Celebration of 50th Anniversary
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100% Online RN-to-BSN Program Implemented Across All Eight Kent State Campuses

The RN-to-BSN Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Kent State University Provost, Vice President for Kent State System Integration, all Kent State regional deans, and the dean of nursing.
Collaboration from all Kent State campuses; more accessible and convenient for practicing nurses
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Kent State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
 
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