Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University is a high-value public four-year institution that serves as a primary pipeline for healthcare professionals in the Mahoning Valley. The Centofanti School of Nursing offers diverse pathways, including a traditional entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a 10-month online RN-to-BSN completion program, and advanced graduate degrees such as the MSN and DNP in Nurse Anesthesia. The traditional BSN is a rigorous four-year program requiring 121 credit hours, with 71 dedicated specifically to nursing theory and practice.
The program stands out for its extensive hands-on requirements, totaling 960 clinical contact hours at premier regional healthcare facilities and 90 hours of on-campus laboratory skills instruction. Students begin with foundations in health assessment and progress to complex medical-surgical, psychiatric, and maternal-child rotations. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, community health, and leadership, utilizing a "living-learning" community to support student retention and peer collaboration.
YSU graduates are highly successful on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, with pass rates frequently exceeding national benchmarks. The university is dual-accredited by the CCNE and ACEN, a rare distinction that underscores its academic quality. Compared to other Ohio programs, YSU is recognized for its exceptional affordability and its 100% job placement rate within six months of graduation, making it a top choice for students seeking a high return on their educational investment.
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A BSN is a 4-year university RN degree, widely preferred by employers and required for many advanced roles, whose graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.
An MSN is a 2–3 year graduate degree that prepares RNs for advanced practice, leadership, and specialized roles such as nurse practitioner or nurse educator.
A post-graduate APRN certificate is a 12–24 month credential that lets MSN-prepared nurses add or change an advanced practice specialty without earning a second degree.
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