Accelerated BSN Programs in Ohio

Ashland University
401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805, Tel: 419-520-2631.
Ashland University is a private university located on a 135-acre campus in Ashland, Ohio. It was founded in 1878 by the Brethren Church. The university has expanded its curriculum to offer 73 undergraduate majors and nine pre-professional programs. Nursing education at Ashland University started out in 1919 as a hospital based diploma program at Mansfield General Hospital.

Today the Dwight Shar College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers several options for students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Accelerated Track is designed for students who have a non-nursing bachelors degree. This accelerated BSN program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must also have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in March for May entry.

Capital University

Capital University

1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394,
614-236-6011

Capital University is a private, Lutheran university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1830 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Capital University now offers 61 academic programs and enrolls over 3,500 students. The nursing program at Capital University offers the Accelerated BSN Program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 20 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. Optional short-term learning or service opportunities are available both abroad and in the United States. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the following prerequisite classes: Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Statistics, Human Nutrition, Life Span Development and Basic Psychology or Medical Terminology. The application deadline for early admission is in January, and the deadline for standard admission is in March.

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University

2121 Euclid Avenue, RT 915, Cleveland, OH 44115,
216-687-3598

Cleveland State University is a public university located on an 85-acre campus in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1923, it was originally called Fenn College. It now is organized in to 8 academic divisions and enrolls over 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Health Sciences and Professions School of Nursing offers the Accelerated BSN program that allows students to earn a BSN degree after 4 semesters of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this BSN accelerated program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 6 prerequisite classes. Students must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The application deadline is in June for January entry.

Kent State University

Kent State University

161 Schwartz Center, Kent, Ohio 44242,

330-672-2444

Kent State University is a public university located in Kent, Ohio, with additional campuses in Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Trumbull, Salem, Stark, Geauga, and Tuscarawas. Founded in 1910, it was originally called Ohio State Normal College, a teacher training school. Today Kent State is home to 12 colleges and schools, and enrolls over 40,000 students. The College of Nursing offers the 3 different Accelerated Nursing Program schedules that allow students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in an shortened timeframe. The Daytime Schedule is a 4 semester program, the Evening/Weekend Schedule requires 5 semesters, and the University Hospital schedule is 5 semesters. To qualify for any of these accelerated BSN degree programs, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 4 prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in June for the fall cohort, September for the spring cohort and February for the summer cohort.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

127 South Davis Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222,
614-234-5800

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private, Catholic college located in Columbus, Ohio, with a second campus in Lancaster. It was founded in 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. It now enrolls over 900 students, making it one of the largest nursing schools in the Ohio. Mount Carmel offers 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs. The Second Degree Accelerated Program is designed for college graduates who would like to pursue a nursing career. This accelerated BSN program allows students to earn a BSN degree after 13 months of full-time study. Students are expected to devote at least 40 hours a week to classroom study, and complete labs and clinicals in the evenings and on weekends. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing with a GPA of at least 3.0. The applicant must also have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in May for February entry.

University of Akron

University of Akron

302 East Buchtel Avenue, Akron, OH 44325,

330-972-7111

University of Akron is a public university located on a 218-acre campus in Akron, Ohio, with satellite campuses in Lakewood, Brunswick, Medina, Orrville, and Millersburg. Founded in 1870 by the Universalist Church, it was originally called Buchtel College. By 1907 the school became independent of the Universalist Church and became a public institution called the Municipal University of Akron. Now known as the University of Akron, it offers over 300 academic programs and enrolls over 29,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Nursing is part of the University of Akron’s College of Health Professions. It offers 4 tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The 2nd Degree BSN program allows qualified students to earn a BSN degree after 4 semesters of full-time classroom and clinical work. The School of Nursing has clinical affiliations with many local hospitals, clinics and agencies including Akron General Medical Center, Akron Children’s Hospital, Edwin Shaw Hospital, Head Start Center, Summit County Visiting Nurse Service, and fhe University of Akron Center for Child Development. To qualify for this ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 9 prerequisite classes.

Ursuline College

Ursuline College

2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH 44124,
440-449-4200

Ursuline College is a private, Catholic, women’s institution located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, 13 miles from Cleveland. Founded in 1871 by Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, it has grown to now offer over 40 academic programs and enrolls over 1,500 students. The Breen School of Nursing at Ursuline College infuses holistic, values based ideals into its academic program. The Accelerated BSN Program for Second Degree Students is designed for students who have earned a bachelors degree in a major other than nursing. It allows students to earn a BSN degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 8 prerequisite classes with a grade of “C” or better in each. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for January and June entry.

Walsh University

Walsh University

2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720,
330-490-7090

Walsh University is a private, Catholic university located in North Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, it was originally called Walsh College. It became a university in 1993 and now offers over 50 academic programs, serving over 2,800 students. The School of Nursing at Walsh University combines a strong academic program with Judeo-Christian values. It offers the Accelerated BSN program to students who already have a college degree. This second degree BSN program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. Clinical affiliations include Aultman Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Akron-General Hospital, Akron-Children’s Hospital, Summa Health System, Robinson Memorial Hospital, as well as several other clinics and agencies in the North Canton area. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 7 prerequisite classes. Prerequisites mush have been taken within 7 years of enrollment and can be completed at Walsh or any other school. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for May entry.

Wright State University

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435,

937-775-3333

Wright State University is a public university located in Fairborn, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton, with a satellite campus in Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park. Founded in 1967, Wright State University was originally the Dayton branch campus of both Miami University and Ohio State University. In 1965 the Ohio legislature changed the school into a university independent of Miami University and Ohio State University. It is named Wright State University to honor the Wright brothers who were residents of Dayton. It is now home to 8 colleges and schools and enrolls over 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Nursing at Wright State University offers the BEACON (Baccalaureate Education Accelerates Career Opportunities in Nursing) program that allows qualified students to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 4 semesters of full-time classroom and clinical work. The College of Nursing has clinical affiliations with hospitals and agencies throughout the Greater Miami Valley Region. Travel for clinical experiences is limited to no more than one hour from the Wright State campus. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in December for spring entry.