What is Nursing?
The Nursing field focuses on the care and health of people across the life span. If you enjoy helping others regain and maintain their health, this could be the career path for you.
Students in this program learn to provide safe, quality, compassionate care to diverse populations, engage in clinical judgment, and participate in quality improvement processes to improve patient outcomes. The students also participate in team work and collaboration, and use leadership, management, legal and ethical principles to guide practice. At Terra State, our Nursing students learn to think critically, develop interpersonal skills, and prepare to care for people of all ages. Does this describe you?
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of a Nursing program can find careers in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, physician's offices, and hospitals. Learn more about this profession below or check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What degree or certificate can I earn?
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- RN: cohort admitted in Fall and Spring
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- LPN to RN: cohort admitted in Fall
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Terra State Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Heidelberg University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Terra State Community College, located in Fremont, Ohio, is accredited by:
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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/terra-state-community-college
The associate degree program is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing:
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 S. High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215
614.466.3947
www.nursing.ohio.gov
| Year | NCLEX Pass Rate | Program Completion (six semester) | Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.3% | 65.3% | 100% |
| 2021 | 78.38% | 62.5% | 100% |
| 2022 | 91.30% | 59.52% | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% | 83.3% | 100% |
What style of classes are offered in the Nursing program?
The nursing program offers day classes, as well as a flexible pathway with evening and weekend classes, available in both on-campus and hybrid formats.
Nursing Student Handbook
Download the 2024-2025 Nursing Student Handbook
What are my transfer options for this degree?
Does Terra State have degree transfer options for other programs?
Click here to see Terra State’s other Degree Transfer Options
Meet our Nursing faculty
Our Nursing faculty are happy to answer any questions you have about the program.