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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 ADN to Ph.D.

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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

2-year pre-licensure (RN) program offered at Kent State regional campuses.

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.

RN-to-BSN Online

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

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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What's Happening

Kent State’s College of Nursing Redesignated a Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing

Mary Bacha (right), a lecturer in Kent State University’s College of Nursing, instructs students in the Olga A. Mural Simulation Lab located in Henderson Hall.
The National League for Nursing has again designated Kent State University’s College of Nursing as a Center of Excellence for 2017-2022
NLN Center of Excellence

Kent State Nursing Students raise $4000 for Akron Children’s Hospital

Victoria Harger, Caitlin Flynn, and Jess Paul stand with Akron Children’s Hospital’s Jeffrey Hord, MD, Director, Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Lisa Aurilio, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer
Kent State Nursing Students raise $4,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
Dancing for a Cure

Nursing Students teach healthy lifestyle techniques to Alliance Middle School students

Kent State University College of Nursing seniors, Alyssa Lodi (back, right) and Anna Hunker (front, right), lead a group of middle school students through simple yoga stretches to promote relaxation and mindfulness during the health and wellness fair.
Nursing Students teach healthy lifestyle techniques to Alliance Middle School students
Empowering Adolescents to Live a Healthy Life

Kent State College of Nursing Kicks-off ‘50 Years Strong’ Campaign

Kent State University President Beverly Warren (right) and Dean Barbara Broome, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, blow out candles at the College of Nursing’s 50th birthday party Monday afternoon.
The College of Nursing is celebrating 50 years of nursing education, research and community outreach
50 Years Strong

Local Impact; Global Reach.

Students on the Geneva Study Abroad trip at the World Council of Churches.

A Ph.D. student’s thoughts on study abroad in Geneva

I never dreamed I would have an opportunity to walk through the United Nations’ headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, or attend the World Health Assembly. But those dreams became a reality in May 2017 when I had the privilege of attending the 70th World Health Assembly (WHA)... I was overwhelmed by the experiences I had as part of Kent State University College of Nursing’s Global Health Immersion course.

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The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Kent State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
 
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