All LPN applicants to the Nursing program at Columbus State Community College must complete the following before applying to the nursing program:

• Applicants must be licensed in Ohio as LPNs
• Apply online to CSCC, or contact the admissions office at 287-2669 to initiate the application process.
• Have transcripts from previous colleges or schools sent to Columbus State Community College.
• Have a GPA of 2.6 or higher.
• Take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) and achieve 50 percent in reading and 64 percent in math.
• Admisson requirements and nursing concurrent courses must be completed prior to applying to the nursing program.
• After all the above have been completed, fill out the online application to nursing. Application will open on May 12, 2008, at 9 a.m.
• A limited number of applications will be accepted. The application site will shut off after we have reached the maximum number of applicants.

Only applications that are completely filled out will be processed. The admissions committee will then review the completed application for acceptance into the program. Offers of admission will be determined by available space in the nursing program.

LPNs will continue to work with their academic advisor in Advising and Counseling located in Aquinas Hall 116 (287-2668) until they are admitted to the Nursing Program.

An LPN may enter the nursing program by one of two routes:

• Traditional-available to all LPN’s
• Online-available only to LPN’s with a bachelor’s degree

Admission Criteria:
Admission criteria to the Nursing program are available at www.cscc.edu/nursing/nadmission.htm.

LPNs may elect to take all of the NURS courses in the curriculum plan (traditional track or on-line track) or they may apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) with the possibility of earning “N” credit for some of the NURS courses. Applicants must have credit on their Columbus State Community College transcript for the support courses in the first three quarters of the program to be eligible for prior learning assessment. The support courses include:

ENGL 101 (Beginning Composition) or ENGL 111 (English Composition)
BIO 261 (Human Anatomy) with a “C” or better
BIO 262 (Human Physiology) with a “C” or better
PSY 240 (Human Growth and Development Through the Life Span)
with a “C” or better
BIO 263 (Human Pathophysiology) with a “C” or better

LPNs are eligible to apply for “N” credit for the NURS courses in the first three quarters of the curriculum plan or to enroll in some of the NURS course(s) and to apply for “N” credit for others. The LPN and the Nursing admission advisor will determine which courses the LPN will apply for “N” credit and which courses will be taken for credit.

Based on the plan determined with the Nursing admission advisor, “N” credit may be granted for the following courses with documentation of a current license for practical nursing in the state of Ohio, and with successful completion of NURS 109 (Student Transition):

NURS 110 (Introduction to Nursing)
NURS 100 (Health Assessment in Nursing)
NURS 111 (Health Promotion of Women and Families)
NURS 112 (Introduction to Nursing Concepts of Health Maintenance and Restoration) (Note: new graduates and LPNs without recent
experience must take this course)
NURS 132 (Concepts of Pharmacology I)
NURS 133 (Concepts of Pharmacology II)
NURS 123 (Nursing Skills I)

LPNs will be offered admission to Nursing as space is available.

An LPN will enroll in the sequence of NURS courses at the next opportunity after being offered admission to Nursing. Those who accept admission and do not enroll are considered Out-of-Sequence. No student may remain Out-of-Sequence for more than eight (8) consecutive quarters. Advisement for this situation should be sought from the advisor assigned in the Nursing Department.

For more information, view LPN Frequently Asked Questions at www.cscc.edu/nursing/FAQ-LPN.htm

Licensure Information:
The Ohio Board of Nursing Felony Policy: Section 4723.28 of the Ohio Revised Code states that the Board may deny a convicted felon a license or the privilege of sitting for the licensure examination. An applicant with a history of felony conviction is responsible for informing the Chairperson of Nursing and Related Services of this history.

The Ohio Board of Nursing Licensure Application Requirement: As of June 2004, the Ohio Board of Nursing requires all applicants for licensure to identify existing psychiatric conditions(s) and/or illegal use of chemical substances or controlled substances. Please check with the Board of Nursing for further clarification or questions at (614) 466-3947 or www.nursing.ohio.gov

PROWORA, a new federal law known as the “Personal Responsibility Act” limits licensure to U.S. citizens and other qualified applicants. The State Board of Nursing is required to keep assurance of citizenship on record with applications for licensure. The nursing program will provide candidates with the form along with the licensure application.