Capital’s Nursing direct entry program emphasizes a holistic philosophy in the care of all people. The mission is to educate professional nurse leaders who are committed to promoting health and healing within diverse communities. Capital nursing graduates consistently have some of the highest pass rates in central Ohio for the National Council Licensing Examination.

Degrees Offered

Majors/Minors

Graduate Programs

Complementary Programs

A Focus on Health and Healing

Making a difference for good, one patient at a time.

Nursing

More than a career that can bring students success, it is a career of significance. Nurses can be found in a variety of settings from hospitals and clinics to labs, sports recreation, schools, business, and even in flight–in air and space! Capital’s School of Nursing is committed to developing professional nurses who combine knowledge and hands-on skills with the ability to think critically and make clinical decisions in the fast-paced healthcare environment. A thorough foundation in the liberal arts helps Capital graduates understand and respect the worth and dignity of individual patients and families. Throughout the direct entry program, students will participate in laboratory practice in the school’s skills laboratories in state-of-the-art simulation facilities both at Capital and at affiliating partner healthcare agencies.

What can you do with a degree in this academic area?

Hospital or Clinic Nurse
Occupational Health Nurse
Community Health Nurse
Home-health Nurse
Health Policy Specialist
Nurse Educator
Public Health Nurse
Specialty Nursing

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

1:1

Faculty Advising from Start to Finish

99%

of Students Who Attend Capital Receive Financial Aid/Scholarships

“Holistic nursing is a big part of the nursing curriculum here at Capital. Our professors are great at explaining what it means and how to embody it as a nurse in practice. It involves caring for the whole person, addressing not only their physical illness but also assessing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and providing assistance in all these areas. I would say that it also extends to me. After learning about the concept, I am able to care for the whole person too."

Olivia Fidler ’24, Nursing

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Experiential Learning

For students who want to travel abroad, the Nursing program offers short-term exchange programs in Guangxi, China, along with opportunities with medical clinics in Central and South America. Students can also spend weekends in impoverished communities in Appalachia to provide health care to the uninsured or underinsured. With such diverse hands-on experiences, student’s calling to help others is sure to be fulfilled at Capital.