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ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, Ohio

Overview

Tuition $6,897
Licensure pass rate (2025) 75.4%
Duration 24 months
Accreditor ACEN
An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 3.0
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Prerequisite courses
  • Immunizations
  • CPR certification
  • Health insurance
  • Background check
  • Drug screen

Selective admission to the RN Technology AAS; application window Jan 11, 2027 to Mar 5, 2027 at 5 pm EST. HESI A2 required (five sections, 130 minutes; registration link sent after applying; no minimum score stated). GPA: unweighted high school 3.2 or college 3.0 with at least 12 credit hours; one year high school biology and chemistry with lab (C or higher, within 6 years) or BIOL1051C/1052C and CHEM 1030/1030L, plus college math and English Composition eligibility. After acceptance: immunizations, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, health insurance, background check, drug test, laptop.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

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LPN to RN Bridge

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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People

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.

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#Current student Accepted toUniversity of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Returning nursing student at UC Blue Ash · NJ

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