updated 2/19/10

The Associate of Science nursing program at Kettering College of Medical Arts 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.

THE CAREER
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.

For more information about nursing as a career, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site.

APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION

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).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the Division of Nursing at (937) 395-8619.