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For over 30 years, the ADN program at Shawnee State University has graduated quality nurses who have assumed multiple roles in health care facilities in the community, region, and across the nation.
The program is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Applications for Spring 2022 are due September 1, 2021.
View admission requirements.
After attending another university for a year, Brittany Bolton chose to return to her hometown and transfer to Shawnee State University.
A 2006 alumnus of Shawnee State University, Chad Lore found a way to give back to his community in his role as a Nurse Practitioner at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC).
Nursing Associate Degree Pathway
Admission is determined on a competitive basis. The total number of students admitted to the program is based upon available facilities and faculty.
Qualified applicants are admitted to the associate degree in nursing program annually.
Students may be required to complete designated courses in the summer or fall semester prior to official admission into the nursing program.
Fall Semester: July 5th
or until seats are filled
Spring Semester: September 1st
or until all seats are filled
If you apply and are not accepted to the ADN program on your initial attempt, please contact the department of nursing for further guidance.
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Jennifer chose to become a nurse after helping her father when he had a heart attack.
Jennifer’s Story