Hondros College of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Akron
Associate Degree
Associate Degree in Nursing
Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Taught on campus in Columbus, OH.
$27,084
55 weeks (1530 clock hours) - five quarters
A one-time $25 application fee applies.
Federal Student Aid (Pell, FSEOG, Direct/PLUS Loans, Work-Study), state programs, Veterans' Benefits (not all campuses), institutional grants and private loans.

Associate Degree in Nursing is an Associate Degree program offered by Hondros College of Nursing in Akron, OH. The program takes 55 weeks (1530 clock hours) - five quarters to complete, with a total tuition of $27,084.

Program Overview

Upon successful completion of five (5) quarters (55 weeks) of the Associate Degree in Nursing curriculum, and meeting all graduation requirements, the graduate will be awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing (Associate of Applied Science). The graduate will be certified to the Ohio Board of Nursing, which will determine the graduate's eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN).

Students who graduate from the ADN program will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX®-RN exam. After graduation from the ADN program and passing the NCLEX®-RN exam, students may choose to begin their career as a Registered Nurse, and/or they may choose to apply to an RN-BSN completion program. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program will be able to meet the client's needs by providing safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to diverse patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings.

What Sets This Program Apart

The nursing programs provide an educational ladder for Licensed Practical Nurses to become associate-degreed Registered Nurses. Applicants may be admitted by having completed an approved practical nursing program or through a direct entry option. Students will receive 48 advance standing credits for completion of their approved practical nursing program or previously completed college equivalent work.

Admission Requirements & Process

General Admission Requirements

Acceptance to Hondros College of Nursing is based on the following requirements:

  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. The applicant must submit official, un-expired government-issued documentation needed for admission (driver's license, state ID, passport, or proof of citizenship or permanent residency if not a U.S. citizen);
  • The applicant must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time he or she starts the program;
  • The applicant must complete and sign the application for admission and pay the applicable application fee;
  • The applicant must complete the Student Online Readiness Survey. For technology requirements, refer to the "Technology Requirements and Acceptable Use Policy" in this catalog. There are no additional costs to enroll in courses offered only via distance education.
  • The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The applicant must provide documentation of graduation from high school in the form of a valid high school diploma, transcript, or other acceptable documentation issued by an authorized state education agency (e.g., General Education Development (GED)). Applicants for Indiana state must provide a high school transcript, or other acceptable documentation issued by an authorized student education agency (e.g., General Education Development (GED)). International transcripts/documents need to be evaluated by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE); and
  • The applicant must complete and sign the enrollment agreement and pay any applicable enrollment agreement fees.

Additional Requirements for Ohio Practical Nursing Applicants

  • The applicant must take the Wonderlic SLE and receive a cumulative score of 18 or the HESI Admission Assessment Exam and achieve a cumulative score of 70% or higher. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam fee, for each attempt, is paid by the applicant.
  • The applicant must complete an interview with an admissions representative;
  • The applicant must complete a federal and state criminal background check via Viewpoint Screening or National Background Check, Inc., and pay the applicable fee (certain convictions and/or pending charges may result in an adverse admissions decision).

Additional Requirements for Michigan Practical Nursing Applicants

  • The applicant must take the HESI Admission Assessment Exam and achieve a cumulative score of 70% or higher. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam fee, for each attempt, is paid by the applicant.
  • The applicant must complete an interview with an admissions representative;
  • The applicant must complete a federal and state criminal background check via Viewpoint Screening or National Background Check, Inc., and pay the applicable fee (certain convictions and/or pending charges may result in an adverse admissions decision).

Additional Requirements for Indiana Practical Nursing Applicants

  • The applicant must take the HESI Admission Assessment Exam and achieve a cumulative score of 70% or higher. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam fee, for each attempt, is paid by the applicant.
  • The applicant must complete an interview with an admissions representative;
  • The applicant must complete a federal and state criminal background check via Viewpoint Screening or Indiana State Police, and pay the applicable fee (certain convictions and/or pending charges may result in an adverse admissions decision);
  • The applicant must complete a 10-panel drug screen through LabCorp, and pay the applicable fee. A positive result on the drug screen may result in an adverse admissions decision.

Additional Requirements for ADN Applicants in Ohio

Applicants may be admitted to the Associate Degree in Nursing program by meeting the criteria of either having completed an approved practical nursing program or through the direct entry option.

  • The applicant must complete an interview with an admissions representative;
  • The applicant must complete a criminal background check via Viewpoint Screening or National Background Check, Inc., and pay the applicable fee (certain convictions and/or pending charges may result in adverse admissions decision).

Additional Requirements for Medical Assisting Applicants

  • The applicant must take the Wonderlic SLE and receive a cumulative score of 14 or the HESI Admission Assessment Exam and achieve a cumulative score of 60% or higher. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam fee, for each attempt, is paid by the applicant.
  • The applicant must complete an interview with an admissions representative.
  • The applicant must complete a federal and state criminal background check via Viewpoint Screening or National Background Check, Inc., and pay the applicable fee (certain convictions and/or pending charges may result in an adverse admissions decision).

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

Arranged to be completed in 5 quarters (55 weeks). Enrollment for the Ohio ADN programs occurs 4 times per year (January, April, July, and October). The ADN program is a full-time program with classroom, lab, and clinical components, and requires a specific number of hours of clinical practice per week, depending on the course.

Curriculum

Associate Degree in Nursing Curriculum — Ohio (Effective April 7, 2019)

61 Quarter Credits – 48 Advance Standing Credits – 1530 Clock Hours – 55 weeks (109 credits awarded for Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS)).

  • Term I: BIO 253 Anatomy & Physiology I (5.00); NUR 200 Critical Thinking for the Registered Nurse (2.00); NUR 205 Transition to Associate Degree Nursing (5.00)
  • Term II: BIO 254 Anatomy & Physiology II (3.00); NUR 212 Concepts of Nursing Care of The Adult (7.00); MTH 203 College Math and Dosage Calculation (2.00)
  • Term III: PSY 205 Lifespan Development (2.00); NUR 221 Concepts of Nursing Care of the Reproducing Family (5.00); NUR 225 Professional Nursing Issues (3.00); COM 200 Public Speaking (2.00)
  • Term IV: NUR 230 Concepts of Nursing Care of Diverse Populations (2.00); NUR 232 Concepts of Pediatric Nursing (4.00); NUR 233 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing (3.00); ENG 205 English Composition II (3.00)
  • Term V: NUR 240 Transition to Registered Nursing (3.00); NUR 243 Application of Clinical Judgment in RN Practice (3.00); NUR 245 Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult II (7.00)

Total credits required for degree: 109 (48 Advanced Standing Credit, 44 Nursing Coursework, 17 General Education Coursework).

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid

Total Program Tuition
≈ $27,084

Students will receive 48 advance standing credits for completion of their approved practical nursing program or previously completed college equivalent work.

HCN offers several educational financing options including Federal Student Aid, grants and loans, Veterans' Benefits (not available at all Campuses), and more. Financial aid is available to those that qualify. Students requesting to use Federal Financial Aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and abide by all filing mandates of the United States Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid. Failure to do so will result in a student being ineligible to access Federal Financial Aid assistance.

Students must complete the FAFSA® annually to be considered for financial aid eligibility. The FAFSA® serves as the application for all federal, state, and institutional financial aid (grants and loans) at HCN.

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Pell Grants help fund post-secondary education for undergraduate students who have not previously earned a degree.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) provide supplemental funds to undergraduate students with financial need.

Federal Direct Loans

Includes Federal Direct Subsidized & Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Federal Direct PLUS Loans, which allow parents of dependent undergraduate students to borrow up to the cost of educational costs less financial aid per academic year.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

FWS provides part-time jobs for qualifying students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Students must complete the FAFSA® to be considered for FWS funds. In this program, students earn at least the current hourly minimum wage by working at Hondros College of Nursing or in community service roles. Certain restrictions apply.

State-Funded Programs

In addition to federal financial assistance, state programs may be available to students who demonstrate financial need or who have successfully achieved certain academic qualifications. Typically, state recipients must attend an institution in their home state, and they or their parents must have resided in the state for a specified period of time. Proof of residency is usually required.

Hondros College of Nursing Alumni Achievement Grant

This Alumni Achievement Grant is designed to assist Hondros College of Nursing Alumni as they progress into our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.

Hondros College of Nursing Institutional Affordability Grant (IAG)

This Institutional Affordability Grant (IAG) is designed to assist Hondros College of Nursing students that have financial need in order to cover their academic year gap funding, i.e., the difference between total cost of tuition and fees (direct) less the amount of all eligible financial aid resources. The IAG will be applied quarterly to a student's ledger. The IAG is for students with the most significant financial need.

Veterans' Benefits

Students who may qualify for veterans' educational benefits should notify their financial services advisor regarding eligibility as far in advance of their scheduled class start date as possible.

Private Education Loans

Many lenders also offer private education loans to students to supplement their federal financial aid. Terms of repayment, including interest rates, vary by loan. Lenders perform a credit check and determine a loan applicant's creditworthiness before approving these loans. A loan applicant may also be required to provide a credit-worthy cosigner.

Total program tuition is $27,084 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).

Career Outcomes

Career Services

The College aids alumni in finding employment by assisting with resume preparation, helping with development of interviewing skills, and identifying appropriate job leads. Through career development, including professionalism, motivation, and the maintenance of ethical standards, students and alumni are empowered with the skills necessary to foster a successful and ongoing career.

Obtaining employment is ultimately the responsibility of the alumni. Alumni are highly encouraged to pursue their own independent employment opportunities. Recent alumni who have yet to obtain employment in their field of study should.

Pursuant to accreditation requirements, the College will confirm employment of alumni by contacting both the employer and alumni. The College cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Career Events

Hondros College of Nursing seeks to assist students and alumni in making informed career decisions and partner with employers to maximize recruiting results. To accomplish these goals, the College offers quarterly career events which may include Community Partner Week, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and virtual recruiting. These events are offered to the Hondros College of Nursing students/alumni and provide a variety of networking opportunities.

Online Job Board

Career partners have the ability to post jobs directly through the Hondros College of Nursing website. These job postings appear in the Student Portal for all students. In addition, continued access to current job postings will be available for alumni via the Student Portal. Therefore, students will have ongoing access to current positions with our career partners.

What to Expect as a Student at Hondros College of Nursing

The PN and ADN programs are full-time programs with classroom, lab, and clinical components. Some individuals may be eligible to complete the PN program according to a part-time scheduling track. The PN and ADN programs require a specific number of hours of clinical practice per week, depending on the course. Clinical shifts are usually 6-12 hours in length, and may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends. The College has clinical agreements with long term care facilities, MRDD facilities, daycares, hospitals, hospice, surgery clinics, and government agencies to provide students with a thorough, hands-on learning experience.

Distance Education

Hondros College of Nursing utilizes two different modalities for delivering distance education: asynchronous "traditional" online courses delivered through the MyClassroom learning management system, and synchronous virtual lectures delivered using broadcasting software like Zoom. Asynchronous online courses emphasize interaction between students and their faculty, their peers, and the course content. Select courses in the Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, and Associate Degree in Nursing are only offered online in the asynchronous modality.

Lab Resources

The nursing skills lab and the science lab are available for student practice during open lab times. These times will be posted in the laboratory. Students may seek additional help during these times. Students may also seek additional help from the Laboratory Manager by appointment.

Library Services

The College provides a completely online library collection. Students are able to research multiple databases and find up-to-date information by accessing the online resources and periodicals. The online library is available through the Student Portal.

School Information

Hondros College of Nursing
hondros.edu
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Location

Akron
755 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Accreditation & Approvals

Accreditation

Hondros College of Nursing is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852, (301) 291-7550, www.abhes.org

The Hondros College of Nursing Practical/Vocational Nursing Program (System) holds continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.

NLN CNEA accreditation applies to the Practical Nursing program as delivered at the Columbus, OH main campus and the Akron, OH, Bingham Farms, MI, Dayton, OH, Independence, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Maumee, OH, and West Chester, OH non-main campuses.

The Medical Assisting program at the Columbus, OH main campus and the Akron, OH, Dayton, OH, Independence, OH, Maumee, OH, and West Chester, OH non-main campuses is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852, (301) 291-7550.

Approvals

Ohio — Hondros College of Nursing is approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools of Ohio at the following locations: Columbus main campus (#2024), Akron non-main campus (#2187), Dayton non-main campus (#2025), Independence (Cleveland) non-main campus (#2026), West Chester (Cincinnati) non-main campus (#2027), Maumee (Toledo) non-main campus (#2038). Hondros College of Nursing is approved to offer the following programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing: Associate Degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing diploma.

Indiana — This institution is authorized by: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education/The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206. The Practical Nursing program received initial accreditation in November 2019 from the Indiana State Board of Nursing at 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204.

Michigan — Hondros College of Nursing is approved by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, 201 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913, (517) 335-5858. The Practical Nursing program received initial approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing at 611 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933.

Hondros College of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to participate in NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements).

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