James A. Rhodes State College
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Division of Nursing
College Mission
As a college that exists to change lives, build futures and improve communities through higher learning, Rhodes State College seeks to become the college of choice in west-central Ohio.
Department of Nursing Mission
The Associate Degree Nursing Education Program serves to change lives, build futures, and improve communities by providing an opportunity for students with diverse learning needs to obtain an affordable, quality entry level professional nursing education, and thereby, meet the community's need for nurses.
Extended State of Program Purpose
The Nursing Program provides educational opportunities to a diverse population of qualified students seeking to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the practice of nursing as an ADN. The nursing faculty strive to create a learning environment that accommodates individual needs, fosters personal growth, and promotes meaningful contribution to society. Utilizing strategies reflective of the rapid and emerging changes in technology, the faculty structure learning opportunities in a variety of health care settings, with emphasis on practical clinical experiences.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program addresses the needs of the community as identified through ongoing assessment by promoting continuing education programs and by producing qualified individuals for employment in health care facilities. These graduates are prepared to adapt to the emerging and expanding roles of the nurse in society.
Nursing Program Philosophy & Purposes (PDF)
Nursing Program Conceptual Framework (PDF)General Program Information
The nursing program is designed for qualified men and women interested in providing patient care as member of the health team.
The curriculum is a blend of general education, nursing courses and related basic studies. Such a background provides the graduate with the skills necessary to deal effectively with patients and their families. The program focuses on human needs with normal growth and development and on the health problems commonly occurring throughout the life cycle.
Various community health care setting are utilized for students to apply the nursing process in identifying and meeting needs of individuals.
A nursing laboratory containing equipment for practicing skills provides to setting for independent study as well as instructor-supervised study.
Nursing Programs
Nursing, PN
Nursing, RN