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Ohio RN Certification and Schools - OH

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 19th, 2010

Healthcare is one of the most rapidly growing professions in the country and is always looking for new people.  Ohio’s current workforce is roughly six million people strong, and approximately 35% of those people work as healthcare professionals.  If you are a natural caretaker with a desire to help people then a career as a registered nurse may be for you.  Jobs in healthcare are some of the most secure jobs in our current economy, so pursing a career as a registered nurse would be making a solid investment in your future.  In Ohio, RN schools prepare graduates to provide the very best patient care.

Advancement Opportunities

Much room for advancement exists for registered nurses in Ohio.  Beyond entry level positions there are managing positions, shift leader positions, and more.  Occupational advancement also comes with added salary as well as other benefits. Advancement may also require extra classes through Ohio RN schools, clinical time, or work hours.  A registered nurse may also choose to pursue one of four advanced fields of study: clinical nursing specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner.  All advanced fields of study require a master’s degree. 

 Ohio RN Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements

The state of Ohio issues a two year nursing license.  There is a renewal fee of $65 if applications are filed before July 1.  The fee increases to $115 thereafter.  Registered nurses in Ohio must complete 24 contact hours every two years to fulfill their continuing education requirement. At least one contact hour must be related to Chapters 4723, 1-23 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules.

Through campus or online programs, aspiring Registered Nurses in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron and Dayton, Ohio may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Akron City Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic and the many University Hospitals and Mercy Hospitals.