ATTENTION: College offices closed for business through Jan. 1. More.
Maintenance outages this weekend. Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
The Practical Nurse Program is a part-time evening and weekend certificate program
designed to prepare graduates to provide health care to clients of various ages in
a variety of health care settings. The five semester part-time program is designed
as a career path for entry-level patient care providers. Nursing assistants and patient
care assistants can continue their education to become licensed practical nurses after
they successfully pass the program and licensing examination.
The practical nurse program is sequential and will assist students to develop communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Nursing courses are structured to promote student learning through lecture, laboratory, clinical, seminar, and practicum experiences. Learning opportunities are designed to apply practical nursing concepts in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for clients. Students learn to work collaboratively with other health team members in the health care delivery system.
Program Requirements
Students take 22 semester hours of nursing courses and 14 semester hours in arts and sciences for a total of 36 credits. Students will participate in clinical in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse.
Students who successfully complete the practical nurse program are qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. In Ohio, licensure from the Ohio Board of Nursing is required for employment.
