Hondros College of Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing is a private for-profit college that focuses on nursing education on five campuses in Ohio: Cincinnati (West Chester), Cleveland (Independence), Columbus (Westerville), Dayton (Fairborn)[1] and Toledo (Maumee).[2] Students can earn a Practical Nursing Diploma, and an Associate Degree in Nursing.[1] Additionally, an Associate in Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology is available at the West Chester campus, while registered nurses in Ohio and other states can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the online RN-BSN completion program.

Locations

Hondros College of Nursing's main campus is located in Westerville, Ohio (40°05′03.6″N 82°54′04.4″W) with additional campuses in Fairborn, Independence, Maumee and West Chester.

History

Hondros College of Nursing was founded in 1981 as a real estate preparatory school. The school began offering Practical Nursing diplomas and associate degrees in Nursing in 2006 beginning at the West Chester campus. The programs were subsequently expanded to the Westerville, Fairborn, and Independence campuses.[3]

In 2011, Hondros College of Nursing received authority from the Ohio Board of Regents to confer bachelor's degrees. The online RN-BSN completion program welcomed its first inaugural class in October 2011. In May 2013, the baccalaureate of science in nursing (BSN) degree at Hondros College of Nursing became accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.[4]

On November 1, 2013, Hondros College of Nursing was acquired by American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)[5] providing additional resources to advance the mission of the College. The real estate and other business programs remain through Hondros College of Business, which is a separate, unrelated organization.

In 2016, Hondros College introduced a concept-based curriculum and realistic, innovative lab simulation experiences to enhance the education and preparedness of nursing students at all campuses.[6] The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) was launched at the West Chester campus with the inaugural class in October 2017.

Academics

Hondros College of Nursing offers a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, an associate degree in Nursing program prepares students to become a Registered Nurse, a Practical Nursing Diploma, and an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology.

The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) to award diplomas, academic associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees.[4] The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Hondros College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).[7]

State approvals for Hondros College of Nursing include the Ohio Board of Nursing for the Practical Nursing and associate degree in Nursing programs[8] and the Ohio Department of Higher Education for the institution's RN-BSN program.[9] Hondros College of Nursing is registered with State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.[10] The online RN-BSN program is approved and offered through the Westerville Main Campus.[11]

References
  1. User, Administrative. "About Hondros College". www.hondros.edu. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  2. "Nursing school to open in Maumee". The Blade. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  3. Bruner, Jordon. "HCNDisclosures". www.hondros.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  4. User, Administrative. "Accreditation at Hondros College". www.hondros.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  5. Research, Zacks Investment. "American Public to Buy Hondros College". Zacks Investment Research. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  6. Smith, Lisa. "'Sim Mom' help nursing students learn in realistic scenarios". WRGT. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  7. "American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Find Accredited Programs". www.aacn.nche.edu. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  8. "Registered Schools". scr.ohio.gov. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  9. "State of Ohio Board of Nursing Main Page". www.nursing.ohio.gov. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  10. "Hondros College of Nursing Program Disclosures" (PDF). www.hondros.edu.
  11. "Hondros College Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation". Retrieved 2016-07-06.
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