Nursing
Pursue your passion of caring for others with a nursing degree from Malone
Join an exceptional nursing program in Ohio, uniquely designed to empower students like you to make an immediate impact in the healthcare field. 100% of our 2024 BSN graduates passed the newly updated NCLEX exam on their first attempt – and you’ll be encouraged to follow the same, proven steps as you prepare for your nursing career.
Your success is our goal before your first nursing course, as you’ll get direct acceptance into our nursing program and continued nurturing during your journey to becoming a compassionate and highly skilled nurse.
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A top Christian nursing program in Ohio
When you choose Malone, you become an integral part of a compassionate learning community right away. While students at other universities may endure additional years and costs in their pursuit of a nursing degree, you’ll dive into your nursing education from day one with a clear, well-guided journey to a successful career.
- Become a member of our 100% legacy: 100% of 2023 and 2024 nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first try.
- Access academic support in our Nursing Center for Study & Testing and Center for Clinical Learning.
- Discover how healthcare professionals are able to serve in diverse communities.
Jobs and career paths with a nursing degree
After graduating with a nursing degree from Malone, you’ll be a highly sought-after candidate for jobs in the nursing field. Armed with an exceptional education and real-world connections, healthcare employers recognize Malone grads as highly trained individuals committed to compassionate care, and are hired into careers such as:
- Surgical Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency Room Nursing
- Labor and Delivery Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Informatics Nursing
- Occupational Health Nursing
“The day before graduation we had our pinning ceremony, where our hands were anointed and the faculty prayed over us. I know they want us to serve well for the kingdom of Christ. It was such a special moment when my mom pinned me. I officially feel like a nurse!”
Cydney Washington ’22
Program Distinctives
The 100% legacy of Malone nursing
Our nursing program boasts an impressive track record of a 100% NCLEX pass rate for BSN graduates in 2024 and 100% employment for job-seeking graduates within 6 months of graduation.
Access to our Nursing Center for Study & Testing and Center for Clinical Learning
With clinical and independent study space, our nursing accommodations help to facilitate your learning outside the classroom. Tutoring and mentoring services are also readily available to Malone nursing students!
Broaden your horizons with service learning trips geared toward Malone nursing students
Becoming a nurse is more than simply acquiring knowledge and skills; it’s about understanding the world and the unique healthcare needs in different communities. That’s why you’re given the opportunity to join Malone-sponsored service-learning trips that provide life-changing experiences and a broader perspective on healthcare.
Nursing Internship Opportunities
Clinical experience is a vital part of Malone’s nursing curriculum that prepares you for professional scenarios in healthcare through hands-on experience. Nursing students in the past have taken clinical opportunities in hospital settings, including:
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Akron City (Summa Health)
- Akron General Medical Center (Cleveland Clinic)
- Aultman Hospital
- Juve Behavioral Health (Summa Health)
- Mercy Medical Center (Cleveland Clinic)
- Union Hospital (Cleveland Clinic)
Nursing Minors
Want to supplement your nursing program with other impactful skills? Broaden your skill-set by pairing this program with minors alike, including:
Biology minor
Are you passionate about science, but also feel called to make a difference with your career? When you pursue our biology minor, you’ll gain a deep understanding of living organisms through a Christ-centered learning perspective and a unique blend of rigorous science education.
Exercise Science minor
A program with several tracks that can transform your education! Our exercise science minor is crafted to ignite your passion for health, wellness, and sports performance, ensuring you are well-equipped for a purposeful career.
Global and International Studies minor
Malone’s global and international studies minor prepares you to interact with our interconnected world from a Christian perspective, emphasizing a commitment to serving the Church, community, and society as a whole. This interdisciplinary program is crafted to enhance your main area of study, broadening your knowledge in a specific field while integrating a global outlook.
Accelerated Track
New for Summer 2026
This program follows the same curriculum as our traditional track, but can be completed in as little as five semesters once required support courses are completed. This is ideal for transfer students, those with CCP credits, or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Students from backgrounds with overlapping content, like social work or exercise science, are especially well positioned to complete this track at an accelerated pace.
Courses required to immediately begin the accelerated track include: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Nutrition, Microbiology, Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Human Development, and Physiological Chemistry. If you haven’t yet completed these courses, you can do so at Malone before jumping into nursing coursework.
Selected courses in this program
- NURS 112 – Introduction to Professional Nursing
- NURS 202 – Health-Focused Cultural Theory
- NURS 203 – Health-Focused Cultural Application
- NURS 221 – Health Assessment for the Professional Nurse
- NURS 332 – Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
- NURS 462 – Professional Nursing: Transition to Practice
- NURS 460 – Nursing Seminar
Faith Integration
Faith in God is infused in the lives of all students at Malone, and it’s especially evident in the lives of our aspiring nurses. You’ll find our nursing program is deeply rooted in Christian values, preparing you to serve others with loving, kind, and compassionate care – just like Jesus.
Our students believe that nursing is not just a profession, but a calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our world. You’re not only trained to provide excellent medical care but also encouraged to offer emotional and spiritual support to those who need it most.
Apply to Malone’s nursing program
If you are being called to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in our world, Malone’s nursing program is a perfect fit for you!
Apply to Malone today and steward the health and well-being of patients across several communities!