The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Program Length & Format

• 16-month full-time 
• Coursework and clinical progression completed on-campus
• Students start in Prep Phase or Clinical Phase based on prerequisite completion

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a non-nursing field from a CHEA-accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Prerequisites

• Chemistry (CHEM 105)
• Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIO 111)
• Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIO 112)
• Microbiology with Lab (BIO 121)
• One of the following: Pathophysiology (BIO 300), Pharmacology (BIO 215), or Biology of Food (BIO 180)
• All prerequisite courses must be completed within five years before program start
• Minimum grade of C in each prerequisite course
• Applicants may apply without all prerequisites completed but must enter a Prep Phase if accepted

Cost & Financial Aid

• Total estimated tuition: $39,650
• Program fees: $1,640
• Course fees: $467
• Books and supplies: $4,377
• Additional costs include uniforms, immunizations, liability insurance, and NCLEX exam fees

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations completed at regional hospitals including The Christ Hospital Health Network, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Mercy Health, and TriHealth
• Simulation labs use patient simulators with interactive functions
• Guaranteed clinical placement upon successful prerequisite completion

Application

• $200 non-refundable matriculation deposit due with application
• Background check required no earlier than 6 months prior to program start
• Health assessment and drug screening through The Christ Hospital Employee Health
• Proof of health insurance required two months before clinical start

Contacts

• Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
• Contact The Christ Hospital Employee Health: 513-585-4555 for health requirements