Kettering College of Medical Arts

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate of Science nursing degree at Kettering College prepares its graduates to provide whole-person health care to individuals with common health needs and problems.

The program consists of five semesters that include clinical experience. Advanced placement opportunities are available for LPNs and for military medical technicians. Because lifelong learning is important for growth, this program also provides a foundation for a baccalaureate degree. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the states of their choice.

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, explaining post-treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and physical therapy.

Kettering College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, approved by the Seventh-day Adventist Board of Regents, and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. The Associate of Science nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

RN to BSN Program Details

The Kettering College BSN completion degree is designed for registered nurses who have an associate degree or its equivalent in nursing. The degree consists of 48 semester credits beyond the Associate of Science nursing degree or its equivalent and at least 36 upper-division credits; 30 credits must be taken from Kettering College. It is the equivalent of the junior and senior years of a four-year baccalaureate degree. All nursing and non-nursing coursework required for the degree is offered online to ensure access to anyone wishing to pursue baccalaureate education. Clinical course requirements may be met in the geographic area where the student lives. Non-nursing courses are also available on campus.

Students may begin the degree any semester and may choose a full-time or part-time pace of study. Upper-division nursing courses must be completed within five (5) years of first enrollment in a nursing course. Cognate and arts and sciences courses may be taken prior to enrollment in nursing courses or may be taken concurrently with nursing courses. A maximum of 12 arts and sciences and any needed elective credits may be taken after the upper-division nursing courses are completed. Students who do not engage in coursework toward the degree for a period of one year or more must reapply.

Nursing is an art and science with an emphasis on health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration of health. The need for nurses is felt nationwide, particularly for those with leadership skills. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses from Kettering College serve as leaders to improve health care outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

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BSN Program Details

The pre-licensure BSN degree at Kettering College is designed to prepare individuals for professional nursing practice. The degree consists of 126 semester credits, including 64 credits of arts and sciences general studies and 62 nursing credits. New cohorts enroll each fall; students begin by taking a prerequisite year of general education courses that provides a solid foundation to begin nursing courses in year two of the program. After completing at least 30 hours of prerequisite courses, students apply for acceptance into nursing by May 15 of their first year. Students enroll full-time in the program and attend courses year round—fall, winter, and summer semesters—over a period of three academic years, completing the degree in July. Graduates are qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the states of their choice.

Clinical experiences begin in year two and occur in a variety of health care settings within the community. As an integral part of the Kettering Medical Center and the Kettering Health Network, a rich array of clinical experiences occur within the hospitals of the Kettering Health Network, as well in excellent health care facilities within the community.

Nursing is an art and science with an emphasis on health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration of health. The need for nurses is felt nationwide, particularly for those with leadership skills. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses from Kettering College serve as leaders to improve health care outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Kettering College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, approved by the Seventh-day Adventist Board of Regents, and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. The Bachelor of Science nursing prelicensure degree is currently pending approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing and NLNAC.