Ashland University nursing
Ashland, Ohio · Private nonprofit. LPN/LVN, Master's, Doctorate, Other nursing · CCNE accredited.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 154 |
| 2020 | 214 |
| 2021 | 181 |
| 2022 | 173 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 128 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Bachelor's degree | 100 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
2 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $1.4m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
Faculty
3 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Kelly CominskyMSN, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Kimberly HigginbothamPh.D., DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHSAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Carrie KeibPh.D., RNDean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Ashland University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Ashland University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( https://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).”
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State board approval
“The baccalaureate nursing program at Ashland University is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) , 17 South High Street, Suite 660, Columbus, OH 43125, 614-466-3947 .”
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NCLEX
“In 2024 Ashland University's National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam) pass rate was 93.15%, surpassing the Ohio average of 89.55% and the national average of 91.92%.”
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Simulation
“The Simulation Center, equipped with 32 beds, replicates real-world healthcare settings, including simulated home, outpatient and hospital environments.”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical rotations take place within the state of Ohio.”
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