Strategic Consulting for Ohio Nursing Programs
Apex Nursing Education Consulting partners with nursing programs and career centers across Ohio to strengthen academic excellence, regulatory readiness, and student success. Services include new program development, Ohio Board of Nursing site visit preparation, curriculum revision, simulation consulting, NCLEX improvement strategies, and faculty development. With extensive experience in nursing education and academic leadership, Apex provides practical, evidence-based guidance that helps institutions grow, innovate, and succeed.
Specialized Consulting for Ohio Nursing Programs
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Program Establishment
I provide end-to-end support for Ohio schools launching new nursing programs, ensuring a seamless path from initial design to full state board approval.
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Visit Readiness
Prepare for Ohio Board of Nursing and accreditation site visits with meticulous documentation, mock reviews, and specialized coaching for your leadership.
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Curriculum
I modernize your coursework with evidence-based revisions specifically tailored to meet Ohio’s regulatory standards and your program's unique educational goals.
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NCLEX Success
I optimize your pass rates through targeted student support, faculty item-writing workshops, and data-driven improvements to your testing and remediation plans.
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Faculty Excellence
Invest in your faculty with professional development focused on clinical teaching, classroom management, and regulatory compliance for Ohio nurse educators.
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Ohio Only Services
Apex serves Ohio nursing schools and career centers exclusively, offering deep local expertise that national consulting firms simply cannot match.
Ohio Compliance Expert
OBN Site Visit Readiness
Specialized guidance for Ohio nursing programs and career centers preparing for Ohio Board of Nursing reviews, site visits, and regulatory compliance processes.
Documentation & Compliance Support
Strategic organization of evidence binders, policies, curriculum materials, and compliance documentation to ensure a streamlined and professional review process.
Mock Reviews & Leadership Preparation
Comprehensive mock site visits, internal audits, and leadership coaching designed to identify gaps, strengthen readiness, and build confidence before official reviews.
New Program Development
Guidance for institutions developing new PN and RN programs, including curriculum planning, regulatory preparation, and implementation support.
About the Founder: Michael Johnson, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, FAAN
Over 20 years of experience in nursing, higher education, and healthcare leadership, bringing expertise as a PhD-prepared nurse educator, researcher, and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
Extensive experience serving in faculty and nursing leadership roles, with a deep understanding of the operational, regulatory, and workforce challenges facing nursing programs and academic institutions.
Proven experience supporting nursing programs in curriculum development, simulation integration, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and NCLEX success initiatives across Ohio nursing education settings.
Delivering practical, evidence-based consulting solutions that strengthen nursing education, improve student outcomes, support faculty development, and promote long-term program success.
Professional Experiences
Polaris Career Center
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Cleveland State University
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Nevada State University
Case Western Reserve University