Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate
Please make an appointment with Health & Human Services Advising to discuss program eligibility.
Interested applicants can make an appointment with Advising using this link: Health Sciences Advising.
A HESI A2 score of 73% or higher and negative drug and background screen result must be received prior to admission into the program. Conditionally accepted applicants should carefully review the application deadlines sent in their acceptance package for more details. Any students with questions are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Practical Nursing advisor listed in their acceptance packet.
The Practical Nurse Program has a full-time day and evening certificate program designed to prepare graduates to provide health care to clients of various ages in a variety of health care settings. The four semester full-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 (LPN) after they successfully pass the program and licensing examination.
Beginning Autumn 2026, the Practical Nursing (PN) program will transition to a three-semester curriculum. This streamlined pathway allows students to complete the certificate program in three semesters while continuing to gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences needed to provide safe, effective entry-level nursing care. The revised curriculum maintains the program’s commitment to preparing graduates for success in today’s healthcare environment.
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 patients. Students learn to work collaboratively with other health team members in the health care delivery system.
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.
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