Major code AA2342

College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Nursing
Grover Center E317
Phone: 740.593.4494
Phone: 800.560.0144
Fax: 740.593.0286
nursing@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing

For more information, contact your Preferred Ohio University school of Nursing program site:
Chillicothe:
Ph: 740.774.7282
Chillicothe-Nursing@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chillicothe/academics/associate/nursing

Southern:
Ph: 740.533.4633
Southern-Nursing@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/southern/academics/associate/nursing

Zanesville:
Ph: 740.588.1514
Zanesville-Nursing@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/zanesville/academics/associate/nursing

Program Overview

Ohio University offers an accredited, two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in nursing, which combines coursework and clinical experiences in contemporary health care environments. Following successful completion of the associate of applied science degree, the student will be eligible to submit an application to the board of nursing and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN).  Students in the second year of the Ohio University associate degree in nursing program may be eligible for dual enrollment in the Ohio University online RN to BSN program. 

Ohio University also offers an LPN to RN track  for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) desiring to obtain an associate degree in nursing.  Upon completion of the A.A.S. students will become eligible to submit an application to the applicable board of nursing and be eligible to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurses (RN).

Graduates with an associate degree in nursing work in a variety of settings. Some of these include hospital-based medical centers, clinics, long-term nursing facilities, and private practice. 

The A.A.S. program and the LPN to RN track are offered at Chillicothe, Southern, and Zanesville.  Please contact your campus office if you have questions (please see contact information above).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

• Students will be able to apply knowledge and evidence-based practice to provide a safe and effective care environment for their patients.
• Students will be able to demonstrate autonomy in assessing and analyzing physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural patient data for a variety of patient populations across the lifespan.
• Students will be able to utilize the nursing process while providing care for a variety of patient populations across the lifespan.
• Students will be able to employ effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, members of the community, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Students will be able to execute nursing care in a professional manner, adhering to ethical and legal frameworks.

Admissions Information

First-Year Admission

Students must meet University admission requirements and admission to associate degree nursing program. Admission to the associate degree nursing program is selective.

Change of Program Policy

Selective admission requirements must be met for admission to associate degree nursing program.

External Transfer Admission

Requirements for University admission must be met. Transfer students are evaluated on a case by case basis.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

After graduation, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nursing licensure.

Requirements