NURSING PROGRAM GUIDE

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN / RN)

Compare associate-level registered nursing pathways across Ohio.

Usually 2 years of nursing courses after prerequisites (about 60–72 credit hours)

Curriculum & typical courses

Anatomy & physiology I & II, microbiology
English composition, psychology, human growth & development
Nursing fundamentals and health assessment
Medical-surgical nursing I & II
Maternal-child and pediatric nursing
Mental health nursing
Pharmacology and a capstone/transition-to-practice course

Typical admissions requirements

High school diploma or GED
Prerequisite science courses with a minimum grade (often C or better)
Entrance test (TEAS or HESI) and minimum GPA at many colleges
Background check, drug screen, immunizations, CPR (BLS) before clinicals

What Ohio requires

• Ohio RN programs must meet curriculum rules in OAC 4723-5-13, including clinical experience across the lifespan.
• Graduates take the NCLEX-RN and apply for Ohio RN licensure.
• Many Ohio community colleges have transfer agreements into RN-to-BSN programs.

Sources

This guide is general information about the program type, not a specific school's curriculum. Confirm exact courses, requirements, and licensure eligibility with each school and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

OHIO SCHOOL DIRECTORY

ADN / RN programs in Ohio

Browse Ohio nursing schools from the Ohio Board of Nursing approved-program roster. Check current offerings and details with each school.

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Roster source: Ohio Board of Nursing, checked Sep 2026 · No rankings published