What is Hiram’s accreditation for the nursing degree program?

Hiram College holds approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing and Ohio Board of Regents for our nursing degree program. Additionally, our program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

100% NCLEX Pass Rate — 3 Consecutive Years

CCNE Accredited

Clinical Sites Across
Northeast Ohio

Hiram College educates future nurses to be compassionate caregivers who are clinically competent, ethically grounded, and socially and culturally responsible. Students within our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program train on campus and off, in facilities and clinical environments that are known to be some of the best in the country.

Nurses learn effective patient care through hands-on learning and clinical experience, so our nursing degree curriculum is designed to get you in the field during your sophomore year. Hiram’s campus is located in the village of Hiram, central to Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, northeast Ohio’s largest metropolitan areas. These areas offer diverse clinical opportunities for our nursing degree program’s students at the world’s premier healthcare facilities.

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Read on to discover details about our nursing major, including program insights, courses offered, possible career paths, and more.

Completion Rates
2023: 82%
2024: 82%

NCLEX Pass Rates
2023: 100%
2024: 100%
2025: 100%

In addition to the full approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing, the baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Hiram College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Additionally, Hiram College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been authorized by the Ohio Department of Education.

4-Year Undergraduate Degree

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Nursing Degree Program Summary

The Department of Nursing at Hiram College prepares clinically competent, ethically grounded, and socially and culturally responsible professional nurses who are ready to think critically and participate as leaders in the delivery of health and nursing care. The liberal arts tradition as part of our bachelor’s in nursing program prepares students to think analytically and respond holistically in fast-paced healthcare settings.

This tradition, grounded in the understanding that knowledge is interrelated and interdisciplinary, prepares students to be keen and critical observers of the world, identify issues, determine alternatives, and participate in solutions. These abilities, combined with the knowledge and skills obtained in the nursing degree program, are essential to prepare students to be ready to serve as professional nurses.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree requires 128 or more semester hours for completion, with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 in the major field of study and any minor pursued.

Some of the required courses as part of our nursing degree include:

Anatomy/Physiology I and II with Lab
Medical Microbiology with Lab
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Professional Nursing Foundations
Physiological Chemistry
Pharmacology for Nursing

For a full list of courses, hours, and more, visit our nursing major degree requirements page and the pathways page. Additionally, you can find current information about costs on our tuition and fees page. Additional fees may apply for nursing students only to cover tools for NCLEX success.

Please note that because of Hiram’s dedication to student success and educational access, we provide a tuition guarantee that ensures your tuition will not increase in the four years of your nursing degree program.

Career Paths
Ways to Get Involved

Career Paths with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Students who graduate from Hiram College with a nursing degree can go on to play vital roles in diverse medical facilities and departments, such as the following.

Acute Care Centers

Medical surgical units
Cardiothoracic intensive care centers
Burn intensive care units
Emergency departments
Labor and delivery rooms
Pediatrics departments

Outpatient Settings

Home health care operations
Assisted living centers
Wound centers
Community health centers
Schools
Medical spas

Ways to Get Involved as a Nursing Major

The Hiram Student Nurses’ Association was established in academic year 2008–09 as an Associated Student Organization (ASO) of Hiram College. The Hiram Student Nurses’ Association is a member of the Ohio Student Nurses’ Association (OSNA) and the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). The organization provides opportunities for leadership development and networking with other students at the state and national level, making it ideal for those in the nursing major looking to the future.

Guided by an adviser and elected officials, HSNA encourages students to serve the Hiram College community through a nursing perspective. The Hiram Student Nurses’ Association abides by the policies and standards of the nursing department, student senate, and Hiram College, to maintain respect for both the program and college. Membership is open to any Hiram College student interested in becoming a part of the student nursing organization. The Hiram College Nurses’ Association does not exclude members based on any of the following: race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Nursing Degree Admission Information

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Direct ENTRY

Students admitted into Hiram College automatically receive direct entry into the bachelor’s of nursing program. Upon admission, students begin with a general nursing course and pre-requisite courses in the arts and sciences. These courses create a foundation for your nursing sequence that begins sophomore year.

Applicants who are accepted will then be part of a four-year nursing major program that will put them on the path to becoming licensed registered nurses via clinical and nonclinical nursing courses, along with general college courses. Specific requirements of this track include:

Completion of 123 total credit hours within the program via sequenced courses
Completion of 71 credit hours of nursing courses as part of the 134 total hours
Completion of 52 credit hours of university-required courses as part of the 134 total hours, with variable subject focuses

FAQs About Our Nursing Degree

Transfer students who are interested in our nursing major must complete the transfer nursing application, and all admission requirements for normal conditions must also be met. Additionally, transfer students must possess an overall GPA of 2.5, and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their first-year science courses.

Yes. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program features an optional minor in biomedical humanities that contributes to a unique, academically comprehensive program of study.

In some cases, Hiram College may establish a waiting list in proportion to the cohort size. No deposit will be required from wait-listed nursing candidates, and the wait list will be maintained only until the last day of the next admission cycle at 5 p.m. EST.

Financial Aid for Nursing Students

Learn more about the The Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) that provides financial assistance to Ohio students enrolled for at least half-time study (or accepted for enrollment) in an approved Ohio nurse education program.

Learn More About Financial Aid at Hiram

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If you’re ready to pursue your bachelor’s in nursing, Hiram College is your destination! Request info from our team or go ahead and apply. We look forward to hearing from you and guiding you on your career journey!