Nursing ADN Program
Program Introduction
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing prepares students for the registered nurse profession. The curriculum is designed to meet the health care needs of the 21st century. The curriculum focuses on the registered nurse's role in the communities, hospitals, clinics, and home health care.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The Nursing major comprises the following concentrations:
- The LPN to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are licensed practical nurses.
- The Paramedic to ADN concentration is a completer program for students who are certified paramedics.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
This Program Will Teach You
Upon completion of the program, the student will:
- Provide safe and effective nursing care which respects patient values, cultures, and beliefs.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members.
- Demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage nursing care in a professional manner following legal and ethical guidelines.
- Use quality improvement data and current evidence for delivery of optimal nursing care.
- Use technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making.
Accreditation
The A.A.S. degree in Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Additionally, the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Kent State University – 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
Information on Student Achievement Data, including NCLEX-RN pass rates and Program Completion rates, are available.
Click for an informational brochure:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program Student Handbook
Quick Links
- RN to BSN degree program (offered by the College of Nursing)
- Clinical Requirements (PDF)
ADN INFORMATION FOR THE TWINSBURG ACADEMIC CENTER
For more information about the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center, please review the required information session document or contact us at 330-888-6400.
Completion of the information session is required to be eligible for admission consideration to the ADN Program Technical Study Sequence. This session is good for Spring 2025 (Paramedic to ADN and LPN to ADN start) and Fall 2025 (traditional track) admission requirements.
Information Session Requirement
Review the Nursing ADN Information Session for your respective program.
After you have reviewed the required information, you will submit three documents:
- ADN Information Session Data Sheet
- Information Session Acknowledgement Sheet
- Background Check Acknowledgement Sheet
*Note: You must review the PDF document to access these required forms.
Traditional track: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025 admission year is Feb. 1, 2025.
LPN to ADN and Paramedic to ADN track: The priority deadline to apply for the 2026 admission year is October 1, 2025.
If you are interested in a bachelor’s degree, visit our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree webpage.