Become an RN in Ohio:
FAQs at our Cincinnati Campus
Become a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree at Arizona College of Nursing – Cincinnati. Below you will find some of the frequently asked questions that future RN’s often ask our campus faculty and staff.
Can you hold a nursing license in multiple states as an Ohio nurse?
Yes, you can hold a nursing license in multiple states. This is made possible through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses to have one multi-state license, with the ability to practice in both their home state and other NLC states. Ohio is a member of the NLC, which means that if you hold a nursing license in Ohio, you can practice in other NLC member states without having to obtain additional licenses. However, if you plan to practice in a state that is not a member of the NLC, you will need to obtain a license specific to that state. Source
Preparing Future RNs at Arizona College of Nursing – Cincinnati
Transferring credits can get you on track to complete your program in less time and at a lower cost. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in 3-years or less with qualifying transfer credits, if the courses apply to the program of study. For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college level credit test scores, visit our Campus Locations page for details to contact your local campus.
Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements.
Students of all ages and backgrounds who qualify may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs and payment options including:
- Federal student loans
- Federal PELL and SEOG grants
- Eligible State-based grant programs
- Private educational loans
- Military veteran educational benefits (ex: Post-9/11 G.I. Bill®)*
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. The Falls Church, Hartford, Cincinnati, Cleveland, St. Louis, Greenville, Melbourne, and Chesapeake Arizona College of Nursing campuses are not approved to train eligible Veterans and their dependents.
Yes. While every student’s schedule may vary due to prior academic experience, you’ll start your BSN degree program with evening general education courses. In addition, some general education courses are offered in a convenient on-campus/online hybrid format.
We offer general education courses in the evening because we know students are busy and often can’t immediately change their schedule when starting Nursing school.
Your schedule will shift to daytime classes once you begin your Core Nursing courses.
The length of time it takes to become an RN with a BSN can vary depending on the program and the student’s prior educational background. Bachelor’s degrees often take 4 years to complete, but with our 3-year BSN program, you can complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 3 years.
If you have completed some college credit or have a degree in another field, qualifying transfer credits can shorten your program length. To learn more about the pathway to becoming an RN with a BSN degree in Ohio, contact an admissions representative at our Cincinnati campus.
There are various parts of the cost to become a nurse in the state of Ohio. First, you must complete an accredited nursing program. Next, RNs in Ohio must pay the necessary fees ($75 for Initial Licensure by Examination). Ohio nurses renew every two years and pay $65 for renewal fees.
Source: https://nursing.ohio.gov/licensing-and-certification/fees
Registered Nurses in Ohio have a median salary of $79,940 per year.
As you will be newly entering the workforce, it’s important to know that you will likely not start at the median rate but would likely increase your earnings with experience.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Registered Nurses in Ohio range from a low rate of $64,480 per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $105,380 per year.
Updated 06/2024 Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/29-1141.00?st=OH
Students must enroll in a state approved program, and once completed, Ohio graduates should have their program director send a verification letter to the Board of Nursing. At the close of the program, students will need to pass a licensing exam and criminal background check.
Source: https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-ohio/
As of 2020, there were 131,400 RNs employed in Ohio.
Registered Nurses jobs in Ohio are projected to grow by 7% between 2020 and 2030.
RN employment in the United States is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, creating 193,100 new nursing jobs.
Updated 06/2024: Data Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/29-1141.00?st=OH
Registered nurses held about 3.2 million jobs in 2022.
Updated 2024. Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm#tab-3
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