Nursing

What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?

A RN 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 teamwork 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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Application Process for the RN Program

Complete the interest form above
Apply for general admission to the college
Meet with admission advisor by appointment
Meet with the academic enrollment advisor by appointment to enroll in required gen. ed. courses and/or request a packet when the program admission requirements have been met
Complete the packet and submit to Office D219 or D201 by the deadline
Meet with the Nursing Program Administrator by appointment

An Acceptance Letter will be sent to eligible students based on seat availability

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a nursing program can find careers in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, physicians' offices, and hospitals. Learn more about this profession below or check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

The median annual wage for registered nurses was $96K in May 2023.

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population as they live longer and more active lives.

What degree or certificate can I earn?

RN Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- RN: cohort admitted in Fall and Spring

Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Terra State Community College, located in Fremont, 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 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 on the ACEN website.

https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/

The associate degree program is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

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Ohio Board of Nursing
17 S. High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215
614.466.3947
www.nursing.ohio.gov

The nursing program is approved for eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Year	NCLEX Pass Rate	Program Completion	Employment Rate
2023	100% (first attempt)	On-Time - 53.84% Overall completion - 84.61%	100% (response rate 96.15%)
2024	88.23% (first attempt) 100% (Overall)	On-Time - 73.91% Overall completion - 75%	100% (response rate 95.45%)
2025	100% (first attempt)	On-Time - 66.66% Overall completion - 67.64%	Spring Cohort- 100% (response rate 100%)

What style of classes are offered in the Nursing program?

Due to the hands-on requirement of the nursing degree, most nursing program courses are held on campus during daytime hours and include experiences at the clinical agencies.