Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Nursing is a profession that beautifully blends advanced technology with compassionate care, enabling individuals to achieve and maintain optimal health. Start your journey to this rewarding, in-demand career at Stark State College.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Science
PROGRAM FORMAT
In person*
LENGTH (FULL TIME)
4 semesters
CAREER COMMUNITY
*Please note: Many Stark State classes have online and in-person options.
Program overview
Prepare for a fulfilling career as a registered nurse (RN).
Stark State’s associate degree in nursing (ADN) program provides a strong foundation in patient care and clinical decision-making, offering you the experiences needed to sit for the RN licensure exam. By embracing the opportunities the program delivers, you will become well-equipped to work in diverse health care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and more.
Stark State’s ADN degree gets you to your RN licensure exam sooner, so you can get to your good-paying career faster. We developed our program to support students in becoming proficient and compassionate nurses who excel in three primary roles:
- Provider of patient care. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across various health care environments.
- Manager of patient care. Coordinate and oversee patient care to ensure effective and efficient health care delivery.
- Member of the nursing discipline. Collaborate with health care professionals, adhere to ethical standards and contribute to the advancement of the nursing field.
Program details
Why choose Stark State’s ADN program?
- Comprehensive curriculum. Our program integrates academic coursework with hands-on learning experiences. You’ll engage in classroom instruction, learning laboratory exercises and clinical practice to develop a robust skill set.
- Nursing process methodology. Learn to formulate clinical judgments, collaborate with clients and health care professionals, and practice within legal, ethical and social frameworks.
- Licensure preparation. Our ADN program thoroughly prepares you to qualify for the licensing examination for registered nurses, ensuring you are well-prepared to begin your nursing career.
- Flexibility. Day and evening class options are available.
Review all the information in the ADN application packet before submitting your application. All applications must be submitted online.
Nursing application deadlines
- May 20: ADN day and evening/weekend programs: fall semester
- Oct. 20: ADN day program: spring semester
Criminal background checks will be required for all nursing students before beginning nursing courses and on an annual basis. Depending on the individual’s criminal background, it may not be possible to provide required clinical placements.
According to Section 4723.28 of the Ohio Revised Code, nursing students are responsible for informing the department chair/director of nursing, early and during the program, of any misdemeanor related to alcohol or drugs, or felony convictions so that students may be informed of the steps the Ohio Board of Nursing will take before considering their application to sit for the licensing examination.
According to Ohio HB327: Anyone previously convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or had a judicial finding of guilt for an egregious felony will be precluded from initial licensure. Egregious felonies are: aggravated murder, murder, voluntary manslaughter, felonious assault, kidnapping, rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition, aggravated arson, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary.
Candidates who wish to sit for the NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse Licensing Examination) will be required to submit their fingerprints to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
For more details, contact the Ohio Board of Nursing Web site at http://www.nursing.ohio.gov.
The associate degree nursing programs Stark State College at the main campus located in North Canton, Ohio is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is continued accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Stark State College’s next ACEN evaluation site visit is scheduled for the fall 2031.
Careers and outcomes
Discover how Stark State nursing students perform on licensure exams, progress through their programs, and succeed after graduation.
In the classroom
Stark State’s ADN program offers an engaging, close-knit learning atmosphere with a strong academic foundation, small class sizes and practical training using advanced equipment.
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Lowest tuition around
Put your money toward your goals – not debt.
Stark State’s tuition costs up to 83% less than other area colleges and universities. Along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities, you gain the most value for your education without sacrificing quality.
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Stephanie Fischbach, MSNed, RN
Evening/Weekend Program Coordinator, Associate Degree in Nursing
330-494-6170 ext. 4811
Andrea Price, DNP, RN
Department Chair/Program Coordinator of Nursing Programs
330-494-6170 ext. 4695
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