College of Nursing
www.kent.edu/nursing


About This Program

Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare. With a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experience and evidence-based practice, this program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality patient care. As a student in this program, you will have access to clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as experienced faculty who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Geauga Campus (Nursing major only)
    • Kent Campus (Nursing major and Accelerated Second Degree and LPN and Allied Health concentrations)
    • Salem Campus (Nursing major only)
    • Stark Campus (Nursing major only)
    • Trumbull Campus (Nursing major only)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Registered nurses

  • 7.2% faster than the average
  • 3,096,700 number of jobs
  • $75,330 potential earnings

Teaching assistants, postsecondary

  • 3.4% about as fast as the average
  • 169,600 number of jobs
  • $36,250 potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

  • 31.5% much faster than the average
  • 422,300 number of jobs
  • $104,280 potential earnings

Accreditation

The B.S.N. degree in Nursing at Kent State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.