Nurture. Navigate. Inspire.
Begin your journey toward a career at the heart of healthcare.
Become a registered nurse. Nurses blend knowledge, skill and compassion to improve lives every day. As a nurse, you’re often the first to comfort a patient, the steady presence families rely on and the critical link in ensuring safe, effective treatment.
Owens’ Pre-Nursing Concentration, AS offers an affordable pathway for aspiring nurses who are ready for the next step. Work closely with your advisor and complete this concentration to apply for admission to Owens’ Registered Nurse Program, AAS or transfer to bachelor degree programs at other institutions.
Nursing offers something few careers can: the chance to make a lasting impact. Every patient you care for, every family you reassure and every life you touch becomes part of your story. It’s a profession built on trust, respect and the drive to help others who are most vulnerable.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Associate of Science (AS)
Department
Department of Nursing
Required Credit Hours
62-64
A Look Ahead
$61K
Average starting salary for RNs in Ohio
6%
Projected job growth for RNs nationally
14-15
Students per class—smaller cohorts for close mentoring
Where Future Nurses Begin
In your first semester, you’ll discover what makes people tick—both physically and emotionally. Dive into psychology and composition while exploring healthcare careers and mastering medical terminology. Most importantly, you’ll build a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology.
The second semester takes you deeper into advanced anatomy and physiology, lifespan psychology and mathematics. You’ll also master the art of communication through communication or public speaking—because connecting with patients and healthcare teams is just as crucial as clinical knowledge.
Your third semester brings it all together with microbiology and immunology, ethics, and another composition class to refine your professional communication. Certified Nurse Aide Training places you directly in clinical settings, giving you real-world patient care experience.
The final semester is yours to shape. Choose five electives that match your interests and goals while completing your degree requirements. Whether you want to strengthen your science background, explore the humanities or dive deeper into healthcare specialties, you’re designing an education that sets you up for success in any registered nursing program.
Career Outcomes
This concentration provides all the science and general education prerequisites you need for competitive entry into Owens’ Registered Nurse Program, AAS keeping you on track toward NCLEX-RN eligibility and your career as a registered nurse.
As an RN, opportunities await you everywhere—bustling hospitals, neighborhood clinics, long-term care facilities or community health centers. This high demand means you get to choose the environment that fits your personality and goals. Plus, an RN license unlocks access to specialized areas like pediatrics, intensive care, women’s health and leadership positions.
Whether you’re drawn to hands-on patient care, management, education, research or advanced practice, becoming a nurse puts you in control of your professional future.
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In Their Words
“Having teachers that still work in the field and can tell us what exactly to expect when we step into a medical setting is a huge asset to nursing students at Owens.”
KJ Hardeman, Registered Nurse Program grad
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Contact Us
Diana Tolles, DNP, MSN, RNAssistant Chair, Lab Operations, Nursing
Health Education Center 132 BToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-7111 | Email
Irene K. Jones, EdD, MSN, RNAssistant Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Healthcare Education Center 132 TToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-2111 | Email