The college’s new BSN completion program will begin in the Fall 2025 semester, and joins the college’s other nursing programs, which are licensed practical nursing certificates and registered nursing associate degrees.
Clark State College is introducing its third nursing program with the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. The bachelor degree nursing program, also called the BSN completion program, will join the college’s other nursing offerings: a licensed practical nursing certificate and a registered nursing associate degree. The Ohio Department of Higher Education approved the program on April 2, and the first class is set to begin in August.
According to an article on Clark State College’s website, Scott Dolan, Ph.D., who serves as the dean of health, human and public services, was quoted as saying of the new program, “Clark State has long offered competitive nursing programs that lead to students becoming LPNs and RNs. Being able to now earn a bachelor’s degree will be the final step for students who wish to advance their career to the highest level. The program has been designed with flexibility and convenience in mind to meet with demands of busy, working students, and can be completed in as little as three semesters. We are dedicated to offering a program that is personalized, accessible, accommodating and affordable.”
The college projects that 15 students will enroll in the first class of the new bachelor degree program, with the expectation that enrollment will grow to 90 students by the fourth year of the program being offered. The program is designed to be flexible to ensure accessibility, with a combination of in-person and online learning and daytime and evening classes available. The total tuition cost of the program will be $12,096 in addition to the cost of textbooks.
Dolan noted that the tuition price can be offset by a number of different scholarship options. He said, “Clark State provides many financial aid opportunities including annual scholarships, from $500 to $5,000, based on financial need, academic performance and program of study. By lessening the financial burden, students can pursue their academic and career goals while managing costs more effectively.”
Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., the president of Clark State College, shared her thoughts about the new program. She is quoted as saying, “We are equipping students with the resources, skills and opportunities necessary for both personal and professional growth. Expanding educational opportunities at all certificate and degree levels is Clark State’s strategy to educate and grow the healthcare workforce. We are able to meet both student and community needs by cultivating a skilled health care workforce. Our students obtain vital clinical and leadership skills that facilitate advancement into higher nursing positions. A complete nursing program from LPN to RN to a bachelor’s degree will empower our nursing students to further their education and careers while also ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified nursing graduates to meet the region’s increased demand for nursing professionals. It’s an incredible opportunity to enhance student skills and impact the healthcare field.”
The new program will be available only at Clark State College’s Springfield campus.
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