Nursing Major (A.A.S.)
Program Overview
Ohio University offers an accredited, two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing, which combines coursework and clinical experiences in contemporary healthcare environments. Following successful completion of the A.A.S. degree in Nursing, the student is eligible to submit an application to the board of nursing and take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN). Students in the Ohio University A.A.S. in Nursing program may dually enroll in the Ohio University online RN-to-BSN program with permission.
Ohio University also offers an LPN to RN track for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) desiring to obtain an A.A.S. in Nursing. Upon completion of the A.A.S., students are eligible to submit an application to a board of nursing and schedule to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurses (RN).
Graduates with an A.A.S. 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).
*This program was previously AA2342 which awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be AA2343 and will award the Associate of Applied Science effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
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 to apply to the associate degree nursing program. Admission to the associate degree nursing program is selective.
Change of Program Policy
Admission to the A.A.S. degree program is selective.
External Transfer Admission
Requirements for University admission must be met. Transfer students are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates are eligible to sit for the registered nursing license exam (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed RNs. Upon successful passing of the NCLEX-RN, graduates can be employed in a variety of settings to provide care for individuals, families, and populations within complex healthcare systems.