There are many Nursing Schools in Columbus Ohio to choose from. We will give you some important factors on how to choose a nurshing school.
There are many factors that you need to consider when choosing
a nursing school. These factors will be prioritized differently
depending on your current career goals, lifestyle, and financial
status. Here are few things to consider:
Location – What nursing programs are available in your area? How far are you willing to travel to attend classes? Are you willing to consider relocating to a different area in order to attend school?
Specialties - What specific nursing specialty have you chosen? Is it available in your area?
NCLEX exam pass-rates – The percentage of students passing this exam is a good barometer of well the school is preparing its students. Ask your prospective school for this data from the last 5-10 years.
Tuition, Financial Aid – Will you be able to afford
tuition? If not, are you able to apply for financial aid? Keep in
mind financial aid availability can vary greatly between large and
smaller institutions.
Class Schedules – Does the school you have chosen have classes scheduled that are convenient for you?
Tests required for admission – What pre-admission tests or exams are necessary for attending the school that you are interested in?
Clinical Rotation – Necessary while completing coursework. Does the school provide enough clinical rotation time? Are the clinical placements varied enough? Do they provide hands-on experience? This information is best to get from current students.
Accreditation – Look for schools that have been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing and Education. Accredited schools have met the necessary standards set by these organizations for nursing education. Although accreditation by either organization is good, dual accreditation is ideal.
Chamberlain College of Nursing
1350 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43209
Phone:
614-252-8890
www.chamberlain.edu/
Mount Carmel School of Nursing
127 S. Davis Avenue
Columbus, OH 43222
Phone: 614-234-5800
www.mccn.edu
Hondros College School of Nursing
4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone:(614) 508-7277
nursing.hondros.edu
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
1585 Neil Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43120
Phone:(614) 292-4041
nursing.osu.edu
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209-2394
Phone: (614) 236-6011
www.capital.edu
Columbus State University
550 East Spring St.,
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 287-5353
www.cscc.edu
Fortis College in Columbus
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 120
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-882-2551
www.fortis.edu
Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 890-3000
www.otterbein.edu
University of Phoenix
8415 Pulsar Pl
Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: (614) 433-009
http://www.phoenix.edu/