Registered Nurse (RN) Associate Degree
Become a Registered Nurse (RN)! Columbus State's Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (A.D.N.) prepares our graduates to provide direct care to clients with common health problems in a variety of settings.
We offer a five semester program that includes knowledge from nursing, humanities and sciences along with a strong emphasis on psychomotor skills. Students go to a wide variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to a well-developed curriculum that includes an emphasis on critical thinking, decision making, delegation and care management skills in the acute, intermediate, chronic and community care areas.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Licensure from the Ohio Board of Nursing is needed for employment as a Registered Nurse.
Please reach out to the Admissions Committee at rnadmissions@cscc.edu if you have questions.
U.S. Department of Education HEA Title IV Disclosure
Admissions
Traditional Nursing Program
Students who desire a traditional class setting for the majority of their coursework should consider this program.
Blended Nursing Program
Students who desire a combination of in-class and online course work should consider the Blended Program. The program combines online classes with in-person labs and clinicals.
Blended (Partially Online) Nursing
Advanced Standing Program
Columbus State offers LPNs, Paramedics, and Military Medics the opportunity to upgrade their credentials to a Registered Nurse (RN). Each student seeking Advanced Standing will be given "N" credit based on an individual evaluation of previous course work completed.