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Nursing offers a wide range of career paths that are both demanding and fulfilling. Nurses with bachelor's degrees serve as versatile professionals, delivering care to patients and families across various environments including hospitals, clinics, workplaces, residences, and more. This field encompasses health maintenance and recovery efforts for people dealing with illnesses or disabilities at any life stage. Registered nurses (RNs) deliver diverse healthcare services in multiple locations beyond hospitals, such as wellness centers, hospice facilities, outpatient clinics, residential settings, community health hubs, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care institutions, and specialized clinics serving vulnerable groups like seniors and underserved communities. Some RNs even operate independent practices or healthcare enterprises. Those with advanced qualifications can pursue roles as nurse practitioners, midwives, healthcare executives, researchers, policy advisors, regulatory officials, academic instructors, or consultants for government and corporate entities.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher