The Ohio State University is investing $14 million into expanding one of its programs.

The university plans to nearly double undergraduate enrollment within the College of Nursing amid a nationwide nursing shortage.

“We need to answer that call, answer the calling to care and help people in the healthcare community,” said Dr. Wendy Bowles, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs at Ohio State’s College of Nursing.

Full-time program can be completed in as few as 18 months

A new program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is helping students with a degree and an interest in a career in health care reach their goals at an accelerated pace.

The college launched the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) program in 2024 for students who have finished college in a non-nursing field but desire to have a career in nursing. The full-time program can be completed in as few as 18 months.

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The Ohio State University is investing $14 million dollars to expand enrollment at its College of Nursing. 

The announcement was made Wednesday by President Ted Carter during his Ohio State Founders Speech. 

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) program is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field who want to pursue a career in nursing. Two current students, Alix Aboussouan and Meng Zhang, told us about their experiences in the program.