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Clinical Research Coordinator

Medical Assistant

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Registered Nurse

Application & Requirements

Join us! Xavier University is home to students from countries around the world. Below you'll find links that will provide you with step-by-step instructions on the application process.

Future Undergraduate Students

Students starting a Bachelor's degree after completion of high school/secondary school.

Future Graduate Students

Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree who are starting a Master's or Doctorate program.

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Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

Sample Courses

Prepares students to integrate knowledge across courses to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic care for complex clients.

Our program focuses on practical skills for real-world challenges, and the sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings:

Introduces the student to nursing as a profession.

Covers general concepts of disease processes in order to provide rationale for diagnosis and health-illness transitions.

Xavier offers competitive scholarships to help make a U.S. education affordable and accessible. We offer generous scholarships to help you access a top-tier U.S. education, with full guidance and support throughout the application, visa, and transition to campus life:

Up to $30,000/year in merit-based scholarships

Scholarships for Vietnamese Students

No separate scholarship application required

Study Nursing at

Xavier University, Ohio

Study Nursing at Xavier University, Ohio

At Xavier, we're dedicated to accelerating your career.

You'll gain real-world experience at Cincinnati's multiple Fortune 500 Companies, a key factor in our impressive 98% of students employed, in grad school, or service within six months of graduation. This reflects our commitment to preparing you for a fulfilling career and purpose.

Discover the Nursing programs at Xavier University. Fill out the form on the right to begin your journey as a Musketeer.

The Nursing program is a community-based, holistic program focused on a health and wellness model that educates future nurses in the skills of communication, coordination, and cooperation with other healthcare professionals. Graduates are qualified to sit for the registered nurse licensure examination and for the holistic nurse certification examination.

Facts and Figures

Student Success Rate

(2024)

#6 Best Undergraduate Nursing (BSN) Program in Ohio

(U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

#6 Best College for Nursing in Ohio

(Niche 2025)

98%

Nursing Program at a Glance

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Student Clubs

Student Nurse Organization

Creating an on-campus community with your classmates is essential to your undergraduate studies. Not only does this enrich your life at Xavier, but it can also foster future professional connections, boost your résumé and strengthen your interpersonal skills. As a student in the Sport Management major you might be interested in:

The goal of the Student Nurse Organization is to enhance the development of student nurses as professionals. The club plans activities and events that develop nursing students' understanding of the role of the nurse in today's health-care system, encourage participation in community service projects, facilitate interaction with other Xavier Clubs, and provide a supportive social network for students in the nursing program.

Watch this video to learn more about Xavier’s Nursing program, where students develop clinical skills through simulations and real patient care, focusing on compassion and preparation for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing, highly technical health-care environment with Xavier's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Xavier University’s College of Nursing offers a highly sought-after Direct Admission undergraduate BSN program, endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). This program prepares professional nurses with a holistic and ethical approach, ready to meet diverse healthcare needs in an ever-evolving environment, and qualified to sit for both the NCLEX and AHNCC certification exams.

Program Highlights

Xavier's state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratories in the new Health United Building supplement students' clinical experiences by providing futuristic learning environments. Using human patient simulators, students have the opportunity to participate in simulated challenging, real-life scenarios.

Nursing Clinical Sim Labs

Nursing Clinical Site Placements

Students are in practicum placements from 6-12 hours per week in a variety of hospitals and other health-care agencies. Xavier maintains agreements with more than 30 institutions and agencies in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Xavier’s undergraduate Nursing program is housed in the Health United Building (HUB), a space designed to combine academic programs with a modern recreational center and student wellness services.

New Facilities for Nursing Majors

All for Your Growth

All for Your Success

Our faculty go beyond teaching — they mentor, challenge, and inspire students to reach their full potential. Each of them brings real-world experience, global perspectives, and a passion for student success into the classroom. Their dedication to cura personalis - care for the whole person - creates a learning environment where students seen, supported, and empowered to lead with purpose.

Faculty Spotlight: Jackie Clippinger, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Registered Nurse (RN)

Jackie Clippinger, Senior Teaching Professor in Xavier’s College of Nursing, guides students with both expertise and empathy, helping them build confidence through hands-on practicum courses that connect classroom learning with real healthcare experience. Through Xavier’s strong partnerships with leading healthcare institutions - including Christ Hospital, Mercy Health, TriHealth, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and even Cincinnati Public Schools - her students gain diverse, real-world experience and learn what it truly means to care with both competence and compassion.