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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

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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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Featured at KSU Nursing

Alumna Reconnects to Passion of Nursing While Volunteering in Africa

Shannon Gardiner is one of 400 volunteers from 40 nations who staff the Africa Mercy in Guinea, West Africa.
From Touch Point Online Magazine, Summer 2019 – Vol. III, Issue 2
Alumna Reconnects to Passion of Nursing While Volunteering in Africa

Student actors bring realism to end-of-life simulation experience

Theater students use improvisation to drive the simulation forward and create a realistic scenario for nursing students to experience.
From Touch Point Online Magazine, Summer 2019 – Vol. III, Issue 2
Student actors bring realism to end-of-life simulation experience

Nursing Student Inducted to Oldest, Most Prestigious Academic Honor Society in United States

Kara Simon, BSN '19, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the Oldest, Most Prestigious Academic Honor Society in United States.
From Touch Point Online Magazine, Summer 2019 – Vol. III, Issue 2
Nursing Student Inducted to Oldest, Most Prestigious Academic Honor Society in Nation

Four Nursing Faculty, Advisor recognized for Helping Make Kent State Accessible for All

(From left) Lorene Martin, Katie Bowen, Cheryl Brady, and Krista Hawkins were recognized for helping to make the university an accommodating and welcoming place for students with disabilities.
From Touch Point Online Magazine, Summer 2019 – Vol. III, Issue 2
Nursing Faculty, Advisor recognized for Helping Make Kent State Accessible for All

20 Northeastern Ohio Medical Professionals Honored with Distinguished Leadership Award

Group photo of the 2019 recipients of the Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award.
20 Northeastern Ohio Medical Professionals Honored with Distinguished Leadership Award
Outstanding Preceptors Recognized at 13th Annual Donaho Awards

University Hospitals, Kent State Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program

Kent State University College of Nursing juniors (from left) Aaliyah Davis, Adam Roman and Christina Hansen serve their clinical rotations at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Initiative will increase the number of BSN nurses entering the workforce yearly; serve as a model for similar communities nationally.
University Hospitals, Kent State Address Nursing Shortage Through New Program
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Kent State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
 
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