Become an RN. Touch Lives.
Provide care, comfort and guidance when it matters most.
Step into healthcare’s most trusted profession through comprehensive training that prepares you for the diverse, high-impact world of registered nursing. RNs are healthcare leaders who assess patient conditions, coordinate care plans, administer medications and make critical decisions that directly affect patient outcomes in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and community health settings.
With Owens’ Registered Nurse Program, AAS, you’ll master the fundamentals of patient care while developing the skills to make confident clinical decisions. Gain deep expertise in health and disease that prepares you to excel in nursing’s high-pressure environments.
As a registered nurse, you’ll spend your time healing patients and leading Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs). Beyond clinical tasks, you’ll provide vital comfort, guidance and advocacy, creating lasting impact on individuals and communities.
Exceptional nurses embody these essential qualities:
- Compassion and Empathy: Deliver patient-centered care with genuine understanding and kindness.
- Critical Thinking: Make confident clinical decisions under pressure in complex medical situations.
- Communication Excellence: Build trust with patients and families while collaborating seamlessly with healthcare teams.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
At Owens, you have a team of dedicated, experienced professionals guiding you. In turn, your faculty will be supported by an Advisory Committee of local professionals.
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 Applied Science (AAS)
Department
Department of Nursing
Required Credit Hours
65-67
Looking Ahead
98%
Employment rate within 6-12 months after graduation
$61K
Average annual salary for entry-level RNs in Ohio
2
Years of instruction to complete the program
Learn. Apply. Care.
The comprehensive curriculum prepares you for the demands of modern nursing practice. Throughout all four semesters, you’ll apply classroom theories in safe, supervised environments under expert guidance through interactive lab experiences—including cutting-edge nursing simulation technology. You’ll also participate in clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities throughout Northwest Ohio.
In your first semester, explore human nutrition, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology—essential building blocks for all nursing practice. Dive deeper in your second semester with advanced anatomy and physiology. You’ll also gain valuable insights into human behavior through psychology, and learn about health and illness across all age groups through nursing concepts across the lifespan.
Your third semester progresses into microbiology and immunology, critical writing and thinking and adult health concepts, preparing you for more complex patient care scenarios. In your final semester, you’ll complete your education with courses focused on ethics, statistics, and advanced nursing, emphasizing complex health concepts and applied practice. Through an immersive clinical practicum, you’ll refine your clinical expertise by applying your knowledge directly with patients under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Review this important information about the Registered Nurse, AAS Program:
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation, you’ll earn your associate degree and become eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Passing this exam launches your career in the high-demand field of nursing, where you’ll deliver life-changing, collaborative patient care.
Owens Community College meets Ohio’s education requirements for registered nursing licensure and maintains full approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing, with accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
With extensive clinical experience and a strong foundation in the sciences and patient care, you’ll be prepared for a fulfilling career. Employment opportunities span hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, schools, pharmaceutical companies, hospice organizations and government agencies.
Being an RN offers diverse career paths that align with your passions and goals—from direct patient care to community health, research and leadership roles.
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In Their Words
“In coming to Owens my grades got better, my professors were great and knew me and cared about how I did. I felt like I mattered and would make connections throughout my time.”
Haley Ansman, Registered Nurse Program
Selective Admission
Registered Nurse Program, AAS is a “Selective Health” program—meaning we can only admit a limited number of students each year. Prospective students should apply to Owens first, then to the Registered Nurse program. Class admission uses a point-based system based on your academic record.
First, we look at your grade point average (GPA). Next, bonus points are awarded for most Registered Nurse general education courses earning a C or better. If you haven’t taken enough of those courses, we look only at your high school GPA. General education courses can be taken before you’re admitted to the program.
If you choose a different program at Owens, these general education courses may also count toward it. Work with your advisor early and often if you are considering multiple programs. See how the points work.
For clinical placement, you are required to submit documentation of a completed health exam, background check and additional requirements.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree nursing program at Owens Community College, located in Perrysburg, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 | Phone: (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is to continue accreditation.
Approval
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
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
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