Overview

Start Your Nursing Career with Aultman College's ASN Program

Ready to begin your journey in nursing? The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Aultman College is the perfect place to start. This five-semester program prepares you for an entry-level career in nursing and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination), the final step toward becoming a Registered Nurse (RN).

With hands-on clinical experience and strong academic preparation, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to care for patients in today’s healthcare settings. Students are accepted into the program in both spring and fall semesters.

Why Choose Aultman College for Your ASN Degree?

• Graduate Career-Ready: Begin your career as a Registered Nurse (RN) in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
• Hands-On Learning: Build your skills through real-world clinical experiences within Aultman Health System, Stark County’s largest healthcare provider.
• Pathway to a BSN: Our ASN curriculum is designed for smooth progression into Aultman College’s BSN Completion Program, giving you a clear path to advanced roles such as nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator.
• Personalized Support: Small class sizes and expert faculty mean you’ll never be just a number you’ll be part of a caring, close-knit college community.

Career Opportunities with an ASN Degree

With your ASN from Aultman College, you’ll be ready to work in a variety of healthcare environments, including:

• Hospitals
• Doctor’s offices
• Outpatient facilities
• Specialty hospitals
• Home health and hospice care
• Insurance carriers
• Higher education and patient advocacy

An ASN is also the first step toward earning your BSN, which many employers prefer or require for advancement.

Admission Deadline

• Aug. 15 for Fall
• Dec. 19 for Spring

Clinical Rotations

Clinical learning is a vital part of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Aultman College. Each student is required to complete a set number of clinical hours as part of the program’s graduation requirements. These hours give you the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare environments and develop the essential skills needed to become a confident, capable nurse.

Clinical experiences take place under the direct supervision of Aultman College nursing faculty in a variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. This exposure helps you gain experience across multiple areas of patient care and prepares you for success in today’s fast-paced healthcare field.

Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical assignments.

Licensure Information

The following resources provide further details on nursing licensing and renewal:

• Ohio Board of Nursing Licensure and Renewal Information
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Graduates of the ASN program are eligible to take the Ohio Board of Nursing or multistate licensure exam.

Tuition and Fees

• $9,850 a semester (12-18 credit hours)
• $840 per credit hour (fewer than 12 credit hours)

Program Accreditation

ACEN, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

www.acenursing.org

The ASN program at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Aultman campus located at 2600 6th Street SW Canton, Ohio 44710 is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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 of nursing program is continuing accreditation.

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