Nursing-ADN
NURSING - ADN
The Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) program, offered at 4 regional campuses, provides a dynamic, hands-on education designed to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed as registered nurses in diverse healthcare settings. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and extensive clinical experiences, students learn from experienced faculty who are committed to fostering student success and quality patient care.
Focused on meeting the demands of today’s healthcare environment, the program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and compassionate practice. Strong partnerships with hospitals and healthcare facilities allow students to gain real-world experience and practical skills that prepare them for licensure and employment
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
ºÚÁÏÍø’s A.D.N. program at regional campuses offers a supportive, inclusive environment for individuals starting their nursing journey or seeking career advancement, helping students make a meaningful impact in healthcare—one patient at a time.
ºÚÁÏÍø offers the associate degree in nursing program on four campuses conveniently located close to you — choose your preferred option!
Pathways to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Students in the ADN program are able to take advantage of the ºÚÁÏÍø Regional Campus system first by taking prerequisite courses in either in-person or online formats to fit your schedule and then on to a seamless pathway to advanced degrees. Students can complete the associate degree in nursing before transitioning into the bachelor’s, master’s or ultimately doctoral programs – ALL THROUGH KENT STATE! The flexibility of the program allows you to focus solely on your studies as a traditional student or to continue working as an LPN or paramedic while you learn. The availability of course offerings, low regional campus tuition rates and four campuses to choose from gets you to becoming a registered nurse and onto your next career path quicker!
- RN to BSN degree program (offered by the College of Nursing)
- Julie Senita, Ph.D. Senior Academic Program Director| jsenita@kent.edu | 440-964-4264
- Angela Douglass, M.S.N. Senior Lecturer| adougla1@kent.edu | 330-382-7527
- Julia Schnurrenberger, M.S.N. Interim Program Director and Associate Lecturer| jschnur1@kent.edu |330-382-7511
- Jamie Spickler, M.S. Lecturer | jspickle@kent.edu |330-382-7516
- Marcie VanFosson, Clerical Specialist| mvanfos6@kent.edu | 330-382-7510
- East Liverpool
- Julia Schnurrenberger, M.S.N. Interim Program Director and Associate Lecturer| jschnur1@kent.edu |330-382-7511
- Marcie VanFosson, Clerical Specialist| mvanfos6@kent.edu | 330-382-7510
- Angela Douglass, M.S.N. Senior Lecturer| adougla1@kent.edu | 330-382-7527
- Jamie Spickler, M.S. Lecturer | jspickle@kent.edu |330-382-7516
- The LPN to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are licensed practical nurses.
- LPN to ADN (pdf)
- The Paramedic to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are certified paramedics.
- Paramedic to ADN (pdf)
- RN to BSN degree program (offered by the College of Nursing)
- Traditional Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N)
Accreditation
The A.A.S. degree in Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Additionally, the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at ºÚÁÏÍø – College of Applied and Technical Studies located in East Liverpool, Ohio is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by ACEN Board of Commission for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ºÚÁÏÍø's website for professional licensure disclosure.