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Make a Difference in the Lives of Others… Become a Nurse with Sinclair

Nursing is a challenging and satisfying profession where one person can truly make a difference in the lives of others. Our department strives to help you become registered nurses, providing quality nursing care in a competent, caring manner. Since 1969, the Sinclair Community College’s nursing program has graduated thousands of students.

With accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, approval by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing, and due to the high quality and excellent reputation of the program in the Dayton area and beyond, our nursing graduates continue to enjoy very successful nursing careers.

This program might be for you if:

  • You would like to work in the fast-paced, high energy medical field.
  • You are a person who enjoys meeting and helping other people.
  • You enjoy working with a diverse population, performing a variety of tasks.
  • You want to gain new skills that are in demand across the country.

Registered nurses function as providers of nursing care, patient teachers, communicators, managers of patient care and members of the profession. The responsibilities of an RN make it necessary for you to be prepared as a conscientious person who is well organized, able to make logical decisions, able to function effectively under pressure, and maintain a high energy level. Sinclair’s nursing program is specially designed to give graduates the experience necessary to succeed and the knowledge to excel while pursuing certifications and taking nursing board exams, such as the NCLEX.

In addition to our associate degree program, our nursing department also offers continuing education courses available to registered nurses and some nursing students. These courses are designed to reinforce previous learning, increase knowledge and develop technical skills in nursing specialty areas. Sinclair also offers an advanced placement into the nursing program for qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN).

Certificate Programs

No Certificates Currently Offered

Even though there are no certificate programs currently being offered, there are still options if you would like to learn more about nursing or other life and health sciences studies. If you would just like to learn more about the program by taking a few classes or even find out what classes you could take to supplement another program or your current career path, academic advisors can assist you in finding the classes right for you.

Nursing studies does offer an Associate of Applied Science degree program. View the degree programs tab to learn more.

Degree Programs

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission*, the nursing program provides students with the opportunity to become registered nurses (RNs). The degree curriculum is divided among non-nursing and nursing courses, where students participate in classroom activities and hospital experiences caring for people of all ages and health needs. This degree program is designed as a full-time program, but it may also be taken on a part-time basis. However, students are required to take all nursing courses in sequence.

During the program, students will participate in portfolio classes in topics they choose that are of particular interest to them or that support the career path they desire. These elective courses are intended to enrich student learning by taking course content to higher levels of complexity. Upon degree completion, our students are eligible to take the National Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. In addition, many of graduates continue their education to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees.

Additional Admissions Information
In addition to the college’s application for admission, students planning to enter the nursing program must submit a program-specific application. If you would like to apply for this program, you can complete the Life & Health Sciences application online now.

Interested in learning more about this degree program?

Please note: Sinclair’s nursing program has a waiting list of students interested in entering the program. With the program’s excellent reputation for quality and affordability, many students apply for the program each year. Currently, students are able to take the first nursing (NSG) courses within approximately six to seven quarters after attaining program eligibility.

Already know the program that is right for you?

Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.

*Program Accreditation Information
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, 1-800-669-1656, ext. 153, and approved by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.

Specialized Program

Nurse Aide Training

Course Requirement:

ALH 120 - Nurse Aide Training (6 credit hours)

The Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program prepares the student to become a nurse aide in Ohio's healthcare facilities. This program is balanced between classroom and clinical skills training and provides a meaningful, practical skill development opportunity. As required by the State of Ohio, this course consists of 78 clock hours of nurse aid training and competency evaluation by the state. With five hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory experience and two-and-a-half hours of clinical training per week, students are sufficiently prepared with knowledge of the nursing-related services for patients or residents in a long term care facility.

At the conclusion of the NAT program, the nurse aide will receive a certificate and be eligible to take the required written and skills state certification test.

Contact Information

If you are interested in learning more about or applying to enter this program, please contact the Academic Advising Center, located on the third floor of Building 11, Room 11346, or contact the Nurse Aid Training Office, located on the lower level (floor 0) of Building 1, Room 1031, at Sinclair’s Dayton location.

Academic Advising Center

Web site: www.sinclair.edu/services/advising
E-mail: academicadvising@sinclair.edu
Phone: (937) 512-3700

Nurse Aid Training Office

Phone: (937) 512-2484

Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Nursing Agreements

Sinclair Community College has worked to develop program-specific agreements to assist you in a more seamless process when transferring from a specific Sinclair degree program to a bachelor’s degree program in the same area of study.

Programs & Articulation Agreements

Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Articulation agreements are in place for transfer to:

  • Morehead State University (Nursing)
  • Wright State University (Nursing)

Transferring Individual Classes

In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, even some of those included in the nursing programs, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »

General Agreements

While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Your transfer opportunities
may include:

  • Antioch University McGregor
  • Franklin University
  • Kaplan University
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Ohio University
  • Purdue University
  • Strayer University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wright State University
  • and more…

View articulation agreements »

Ohio Transfer Module

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.

Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module…

Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the nursing program, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: