RN Programs in Ohio

Ohio RN Programs

Ohio is the home of many great job opportunities, especially when it comes to the medical field. One great medical career is registered nursing. There are plenty of RN programs in New York, so it is possible for a potential student to find the right program to suit one's personal needs and preferences.

RN programs range in length from 2 years to 4 years. For those who wish to continue education, there are many specialty areas. RNs can even work toward an advanced degree or pursue a career teaching nursing.

Becoming Licensed by Examination in Ohio

In Ohio, one can become licensed either by examination or by endorsement. The exam used for licensing RNs in the NCLEX.

In addition to registering for and passing the NCLEX, individuals must submit an application for licensure by examination and pay the $75 fee. The applicant must also submit the following items to the board:

  • Completion letter from the director of the program (or official transcript sent directly from the nursing school for non-Ohio graduates)
  • Criminal background check
  • Signed and completed affidavit
  • Foreign educated applicants: CGFNS CES Professional Report and passing score on the TOEFL
  • Non-Ohio nursing graduates: Proof of successfully completing a course on medication administration

Becoming Licensed by Endorsement in Ohio

In order to become licensed by endorsement, one must have already been licensed in another state or jurisdiction. He or she must submit to the board the application for licensure by endorsement, $75 fee, and the following items:

  • Foreign educated applicants: CGFNS CES Professional Report and passing score on the TOEFL
  • Non-Ohio nursing graduates: Proof of successfully completing a course on medication administration
  • License Verification from original and current state of licensure
  • Certificate showing completion of 2 contact hours of continuing education
  • Criminal background check
  • Signed and completed affidavit

Those applying for licensure by endorsement can obtain a temporary permit that is valid up to 180 days or until a license is granted.

Renewing an RN License

The RN licensure period runs from September 1st of an odd-numbered year to August 31st of the next odd-numbered year. An RN must satisfy continuing education (CE) requirements in order to renew his or her license. RNs must complete at least 24 CE contact hours in a 2 year period. RNs licensed by endorsement in Ohio for 1 year or less need only complete 12 contact hours of continuing education.

Additional Resources

RN Schools Near You & Online in Ohio

Ohio Northern University

  • 525 South Main Street Ada, OH 45810
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (419) 772-2000

The University of Akron

  • 302 Buchtel Mall Akron, OH 44325
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (330) 972-7111

Northwest State Community College

  • 22600 State Route 34 Archbold, OH 43502
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (419) 267-5511

Ashland University

  • 401 College Avenue Ashland, OH 44805
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (419) 289-4142

Aultman Hospital

  • 2600 Sixth St. SW Canton, OH 44710
    Programs: ADN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, RN
    (330) 363-6347

Malone College

  • 2600 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)521-1146

Cedarville University

  • 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(937)766-7700

Fortis College

  • 555 E. Alex Bell Road Centerville, OH 45459
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (937) 433-3410

Good Samaritan College of Nursing

  • 375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (513) 862-2743

The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences

  • 2139 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (513) 585-2401

College of Mount St. Joseph

  • 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (513) 244-4200

Cincinnati State Technical Community College

  • 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (513) 569-1621

Christ Hospital

  • 2139 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Programs: RN
    (513)585-2000

University of Cincinnati

  • 2600 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, ADN, BSN, DNP, EMT Paramedic, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing PhD, Pediatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (513) 556-1100

Xavier University

  • 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Nursing, Radiography, RN, RN to MSN
    (513) 745-3000

Cleveland State University

  • 2121 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (216) 687-2000

Cuyahoga Community College

  • 700 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    1(800)954-8742

Case Western Reserve University

  • 10900 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing PhD, Pediatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (216) 368-2000

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

  • 127 S. Davis Avenue Columbus, OH 43222
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (614) 234-5800

Ohio State University

  • 154 W 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (614) 292-6446

Columbus State Community College

  • 550 East Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (614) 287-5353

Capital University

  • 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (614) 236-6011

Sinclair Community College

  • 444 W. Third Street Dayton, OH 45402
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    1(800)315-3000

Wright State University

  • 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, MSN, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (937) 775-3333

Huron School of Nursing

  • 13951 Terrace Road East Cleveland, OH 44112
    Programs: RN
    (216) 761-7996

Lorain County Community College

  • 1005 N Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44035
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    1(800)995-5222

Terra State Community College

  • 2830 Napoleon Rd. Fremont, OH 43416
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (419) 334-8400

Miami University

  • 1601 University Blvd. Hamilton, OH 45011
    Programs: ADN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (513) 785-3000

ATS Institute of Technology

  • 325 Alpha Park Highland Heights, OH 44143
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (440) 449-1700

Southern State Community College

  • 100 Hobart Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (937) 393-3431

Kent State University

  • 800 East Summit Street Kent, OH 44242
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nursing PhD, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (330) 672-2444

Kettering College

  • 3737 Southern Blvd. Kettering, OH 45429
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, Sonography
    (937) 395-8601

Lakeland Community College

  • 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, OH 44094
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (440) 525-7000

James A Rhodes State College

  • 4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (419) 995-8320

North Central State College

  • 2441 Kenwood Circle Mansfield, OH 44906
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (419) 755-4800

Washington State Community College

  • 710 Colegate Drive Marietta, OH 45750
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (740) 374-8716

Marion Technical College

  • 1467 Mount Vernon Ave. Marion, OH 43302
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (740) 389-4636

Hondros College

  • 4605 Duke Drive Mason, OH 45040
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (513) 573-6093

Hocking Technical College

  • 3301 Hocking Parkway Nelsonville, OH 45764
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (740) 753-3591

Central Ohio Technical College

  • 1179 University Drive Newark, OH 43055
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (740) 366-9494

Walsh University

  • 2020 East Maple Street North Canton, OH 44720
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (330) 490-7090

Stark State College of Technology

  • 6200 Frank Avenue NW North Canton, OH 44720
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, RN
    (330) 494-6170

Ursuline College

  • 2550 Lander Road Pepper Pike, OH 44124
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, LPN to BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (440) 449-4200

Owens Community College

  • 30335 Oregon Road Perrysburg, OH 43551
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (567) 661-7000

Edison State Community College

  • 1973 Edison Drive Piqua, OH 45356
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (937) 778-8600

Shawnee State University

  • 940 Second Street Portsmouth, OH 45662
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)959-2778

University of Rio Grande

  • 218 N. College Avenue Rio Grande, OH 45674
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)282-7201

Firelands Regional Medical Center

  • 1111 Hayes Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870
    Programs: RN
    (419) 557-7400

The Community Hospital School of Nursing

  • 2615 E. High St. Springfield, OH 45505
    Programs: RN
    (937) 328-8900

Clark State Community College

  • 570 East Leffel Lane Springfield, OH 45505
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    1(877)412-5275

Belmont Technical College

  • 120 Fox-Shannon Place St. Clairsville, OH 43950
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (740) 695-9500

Trinity Medical Center

  • 380 Summit Avenue Steubenville, OH 43952
    Programs: RN
    (740) 264-8000

Franciscan University

  • 1235 University Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43952
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (740) 283-3771

Lourdes College

  • 6832 Convent Boulevard Sylvania, OH 43560
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(800)878-3210

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

  • 2221 Madison Avenue Toledo, OH 43604
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (419) 251-1313

University of Toledo

  • 2801 W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)586-5336

Otterbein University

  • 1 South Grove Street Westerville, OH 43081
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to MSN
    (614) 890-3000

Youngstown State University

  • One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555
    Programs: BSN, EMT Paramedic, Medical Assistant, MSN, Pediatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (330) 941-3000

Ohio University

  • 1425 Newark Road Zanesville, OH 43701
    Programs: ADN, Medical Assistant, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (740) 432-4404