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Offered on: Central Campus (Day)

Transfer Partnerships

Southern State has articulation/transfer partnerships with many four-year institutions. Find the transfer partnerships for Nursing below.

Program Design

The associate nursing program at Southern State Community College located in Hillsboro, Ohio is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/southern-state-community-college

The program is designed to be completed in five semesters when taken on a full-time basis. Admission to the nursing courses requires written acceptance by the Nursing Department according to the admission requirements listed in the nursing information packet. Students may elect to complete some or all of the general education course requirements prior to being admitted into the nursing courses. Continuation in the nursing program requires a minimum grade of "C" in all Nursing courses and a minimum grade of "C" in all other required courses including prerequisites. Students must have the ability to fulfill the essential technical standards defined in the Technical Standards Policy.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Engage in professional nursing practice that is holistic and patient-centered while culturally appropriate to individuals, families, and communities.
• Practice professional nursing that includes the acceptance of leadership responsibility and incorporates personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence.
• Deliver nursing care utilizing documented best practices.
• Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice.
• Utilize patient care technology for the delivery of patient care and management of information.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, significant support person(s), and members of the healthcare team utilizing effective professional communication.
• Recognize the role of the nurse within the context of the larger health care system.