Kettering College Nursing Program Review

Kettering College (KC), previously known as Kettering College of Medical Arts (KCMA), is a coeducational college that opened in 1967 and now conducts instruction in the sciences, the arts, and allied health professions. It is chartered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and owned by Kettering Medical Center.

Kettering College provides certificate programs, various bachelor degree options, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and two-year Associate of Science degrees.

Kettering College of Medical Arts – Nursing Education

Kettering College’s nursing department has been around for over 30 years and continues to educate caring and skilled healthcare professionals in a completely Christian environment.

This program has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Nursing Degrees

Three-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Prelicensure

This program prepares students for professional practice in nursing. It consists of a total of 126 semester credits, 64 of which are from the arts and sciences general studies and 62 of which are from nursing. This program can be completed in three years of full-time study.

To apply, students need to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for every prerequisite course. Graduates are allowed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in their state of choice.

Three-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Advanced Placement for LPNs

This program prepares students for professional practice in registered nursing. This program can be completed in three years of full-time study.

To apply, students need to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for every prerequisite course and complete the 30 hours of the necessary prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C. Graduates are allowed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in their state of choice.

Bachelor’s Completion in Nursing

This program exists for registered nurses who already have associate degrees. It consists of a total 48 semester credits, 30 of which need to be taken at Kettering College itself. All of the courses of this program are available online, as well, and students have the choice to do part-time or full-time study. Either way, the courses need to be completed in five years at most.

To apply, students need to have an associate degree and a registered nurse license. They also have to complete the student personal statement form found on the school’s website.

Admission Requirements

To apply to Kettering College, in general, students need to have a minimum high school or college cumulative GPA of 2.3 and a minimum ACT composite score of 19 or a minimum SAT combined score of 1350. Students also need to complete the student personal statement form found on the school’s website. In some cases, a math placement test will also need to be taken.

Financial Aid

Students in need may apply for financial aid to help them meet their educational expenses at Kettering College. The available types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, subsidized and unsubsidized federal direct loans, federal work study, student employment, parent PLUS loans and graduate PLUS loans.

Contact:
Kettering College
3737 Southern Blvd.,
Kettering, OH 45429