LPN to RN Programs Cleveland, OH

Licensed practical nurses have applicable knowledge and experiences that can translate to advanced standing credit in Associate Degree in Nursing programs. LPN-to-RN bridge programs are designed to give practical nurses a smooth transition to a registered nursing degree and practice as a registered nurse. If you hold a current and unrestricted license to practice in the United States, you can be awarded as much as 20 credit hours based on an evaluation on your prior education and experience in the field of practical nursing program. Most LPN to RN bridge programs require successful completion of a transitional course before awarding advanced placement. After completing the program requirements, you will receive an Associate Degree and be eligible to take the NCLEX for licensure as a registered nurse.

Hondros College of Nursing

Students who have earned a Practical Nursing diploma from Hondros College of Nursing or licensed practical nurses who are ready to take their career further can apply for admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing program at Hondros College of Nursing. The program is designed to prepare students for a higher level of nursing responsibility and reward through an introduction to advanced leadership and patient advocate concepts. Faculty takes a learning by doing approach to prepare students for the role and function of a registered nurse. The hands-on learning opportunities in assessing patients, establishing care plans, and delegating tasks to LPNs will help students hone their skills from the commencement of the program.  Soft and hard skills development include clinical judgment to make patient care decisions, leadership accountability, patient outcome monitoring, current health care trends, critical thinking, collaborative skills, effective patient communication, and more. Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurses.

Program Outline
Quarter credits: 61
Advanced standing credits: 48
Duration: 15 months
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

Courses – Anatomy and Physiology I, Critical Thinking for the Registered Nurse, Transition to Associate Degree in Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology II, Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult I, College Math and Dosage Calculations, Lifespan Development, Concepts of Nursing Care of the Reproducing Family, Professional Nursing Issues, Public Speaking, Concepts of Nursing Care of Diverse Populations, English Composition II, Concepts of Pediatric Nursing, Concepts of Mental Health Nursing, Transition to Registered Nursing, Application of Clinical Judgement in RN Practice, Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult II

Admission criteria:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States – submit official, un-expired government-issued documentation needed for admission (driver’s license, passport, state ID)
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program
• Must complete and sign the application for admission and pay the applicable application fee
• Must complete the Student Online Readiness Survey
• Must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma – must provide a diploma, transcript, or other acceptable documentation
• Must complete and sign the enrollment agreement and pay any applicable enrollment agreement fees
• Attend an interview with an admissions representative
• Must complete a criminal background check via electronic fingerprint check with NBCI, or Viewpoint for an Ohio BCI and FBI check
• LPN candidates who have not graduated from Hondros College of Nursing Practical Nursing Program must have an active unencumbered PN license throughout the duration of the program
• Graduates of the Hondros College of Nursing’s Practical Nursing program who are applying to start the ADN Program the quarter immediately following their PN graduation may be admitted to the program before obtaining an active unencumbered PN license, but must obtain, and maintain throughout the duration of the program, an active, unencumbered PN license prior to the start of the second quarter of enrollment in the ADN Program.
• Direct entry candidates must have completed a minimum of 32 semester credits/48 quarter credits of associate level or higher general education coursework – official transcripts must be submitted
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher from each prior college experience
• Must take and pass the HESI Admissions Assessment Exam with a cumulative score of 75% or higher

Program Cost:
Tuition costs $25,742. Additional costs for fees, uniforms, books, and supplies are not included.

Website: https://www.hondros.edu/index.html
Address: 5005 Rockside Rd Suite 130, Independence, OH, 44131
Phone: 1-855-90-NURSE
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 74.30%

Cuyahoga Community College

The LPN to RN Access Track at Tri-C is designed for currently licensed LPNs who do not have any restrictions on their license. Students must maintain non-restricted status throughout the program. The curriculum includes lectures and labs conducted in the evenings at the Eastern Campus and clinical held at various acute care settings throughout Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas. Students will learn how to advocate for patients and families, recognize the patient as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care, demonstrate integrity, responsibility and ethical practices in care, function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, make judgements in practice, and demonstrate a spirit of inquiry. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Program Outline
Semester credits: 55 not including transfer credit
Duration: 4 semesters
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:
Prerequisite courses – Contemporary Mathematics (or higher), Anatomy and Physiology I, College Composition or Honors College Composition I, General Psychology or Honors General Psychology, LPN to RN Transitions I, Introduction to Healthcare Concepts

Courses – LPN to RN Transitions II, Anatomy and Physiology II, Lifespan Development,  Fundamentals of Nursing Care of Childbearing Families and Children, Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients within the  Community and Behavioral Health Settings, College Composition II, Microbiology, Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Acute and Chronic Conditions II, Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Complex Conditions

Admission criteria:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the program start date
• Must complete and sign the application for admission and pay the applicable application fee
• Must complete the HESI LPN to RN Mobility Exam before admission. Applicants scoring below 850 on the exam must remediate after the exam according to the prescribed plan of study
• Must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent
• Must be licensed in Ohio within restriction and maintain throughout the program
• Must have graduated from an approved practical nursing program
• Must be credentialed to administer medication in the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Submit official transcript from a Practical Nursing Program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 from Tri-C with a minimum of 9 credit hours from courses that meet the general education requirements for the AAS degree
• Complete the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade C
• Complete a background check
• Meet the immunization requirements
• Must attend a nursing orientation
• Must have valid health insurance
• Must have current CPR certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association

Program Cost:
Tuition costs $125.54 per credit for county residents and $154.08 per credit hour for Ohio residents.

Website: https://www.tri-c.edu/
Address: 700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-987-6000
NLCEX-RN Pass Rate: 87.42%

Lorraine Community College

The licensed practical nurse to registered nursing program at Lorraine Community College assigns prior learning credit and advanced placement for LPNs after successful completion of the transition course. The curriculum includes theory in the classroom and hands-on learning at clinical sites across Ohio. Students will learn how to evaluate the role of the patient as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate care, integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for delivery of optimal health care, prioritize data to monitor the outcome of care, use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision making, and interact effectively with patients and families. Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurses.

Program Outline
Semester credits: 57
Duration: 3 semesters
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:
Preadmission courses – Anatomy and Physiology I, General and Organic and Biochemistry, College Composition, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to the LCCC Community

Courses – Anatomy and Physiology II, Advanced Placement LPN to RN, Nursing Concepts II, Pharmacology II, Behavioral Health Nursing, Statistics, Human Growth and Development, , Maternal Pediatrics Nursing, Nursing Concepts III, Pharmacology III, Behavioral Health Nursing, General Microbiology, Nursing Concepts IV, Manager of Care/Capstone, Nursing Concepts Synthesis

Admission criteria:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better – Anatomy and Physiology I, College Composition, Introduction to Psychology, General and Organic Biochemistry
• Provide reports of the following in addition to a completed health form – varicella immunity, two-step Mantoux results, MMR, Tdap, hepatitis B, influenza vaccination
• Complete drug testing at own expense – will be administered each semester
• Must complete the health care provider course through an American Heart Association training center
• Must have malpractice insurance
• Must have graduated from a state board approved practical nursing program
• Must be actively licensed as an LPN in the United States or US territory without restrictions or conditions
• Must have completed all practical nursing courses with a grade of C or better
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on all completed college-level coursework

Program Cost:

Tuition and fees cost $4,004 for two semesters for in-county residents completing 13 credits per semester. The cost of books and supplies are not included.

Website: https://www.lorainccc.edu/
Address: 1005 N Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 1-800-995-LCCC (5222)
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: N/A

Eastern Gateway Community College

The LPN to ADN track at Eastern Gateway Community College prepares licensed practical nurses for a career as a registered nurse. The curriculum includes theory, hands-on lab, and clinical experiences designed to equip students with the skills and abilities to function in the role of a registered nurse. Students will learn how to advocate for patients, demonstrate accountability in practice, collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care to improve patient outcomes, and use evidence-based practice to make decisions in patient care. Through advanced placement, practical nurses will be complete the requirements for the ADN degree in a shorter time. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.

Program Outline
Semester credits: 66
Duration: 5 semesters
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:
Preadmission courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Introduction to Chemistry, General Psychology, English Composition, Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Courses –  LPN to RN Transition Course, Principles of Microbiology, Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Statistics, Intro to Sociology, Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing III, Nursing Leadership and Management,

Admission criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Introduction to Chemistry
• Take and pass the TEAS test
• Submit to a criminal record check by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and FBI. A criminal history may prevent the student from participating in the clinical experience and taking the State Board Exam
• Submit a current CPR card – American Heart Association BLS Provider
• Random drug testing may be administered throughout the program
• Provide reports of the following in addition to a completed health form – varicella immunity, two-step Mantoux results, MMR, Tdap, hepatitis B, influenza vaccination
• Must have malpractice insurance
• Must hold a current, unrestricted practical nursing license in Ohio

Program Cost:
Tuition costs $131 per credit hour for Jefferson County residents. Out-of-state tuition costs $245 per credit hour. Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Website: https://egcc.edu/
Address: 4000 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952
Toll-Free: 800-68-COLLEGE (800-682-6553)
Email: info@egcc.edu
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: N/A

Fortis College – Cuyahoga Falls

Licensed practical nurses who have completed a board approved practical nursing program and hold current licensure in the State of Ohio are eligible for admission to the LPN to RN program at Fortis College. Theory and practical instruction will prepare students with the skills to function in the role of a registered nurse. The content is delivered in hybrid format giving students the opportunity to complete some of the courses online. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX for Registered Nurses to work as entry-level nurses.

Program Outline
Quarter credits: 106 including transfer credits
Duration: 80 instructional weeks (daytime program) 110 instructional weeks (evening program
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:
Preadmission courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Introduction to Informatics, English Composition, Human Growth and Development, Fundamentals of Human Nutrition, Sociology

Courses –Human Anatomy and Physiology II, General Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Foundations of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing I, Pediatric Nursing, Leadership and Management, Community Nursing Concepts, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal Newborn Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Transition to Practice – Capstone

Admission criteria:

• Be a high school graduate or have recognized equivalent
• Be 17 years or older
• Submit a completed applicant information form
• Attend an interview with an admissions representative
• Take and pass the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) with a score of 16
• Pass in the Online Readiness Assessment with a score of 60% or higher
• Must have graduated from a state-approved practical nursing program and possess an unencumbered practical nursing license from the state board
• Take and pass the A2-RN assessment and score a minimum of 75%
• Have a current American Health Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card
• Complete the required immunization – hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, seasonal influenza, TDaP
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Obtain negative drug screen

Program Cost:
The program cost of $48,797 includes tuition, enrollment fee, Oho disclosure fee, reference books, student kit, laptop, uniforms, textbooks, physical, immunizations, titers, background check, drug test, and NLCEX prep and licensure. Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Website: https://www.fortis.edu/
Address: 2545 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Phone: (330) 923-9959
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 68.97%