Nursing (RN) (9330)

ADMISSION PROCEDURES - Traditional Student

Students must meet the following admission requirements for the Nursing Program:

Option 1: High School Option

The High School Option is for new first time in college applicants with strong academic preparation in high school.  Option 1 students can complete the program within five semesters.  Admission to the nursing program is conditional, based on student completion of all requirements.

Admission Requirements

• An overall high school GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Meets or exceeds Ohio’s college readiness standards prior to their initial enrollment into Lakeland (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• Completed high school biology and chemistry in the past five years; OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center

Students admitted into the High School Option need to complete the following courses in their first semester (exceptions with permission of nursing program director or counselor):

• BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
• ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A)
• FYEX 1000 First Year Experience
• MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
• PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

To maintain admission using the High School Option, the above courses need to be completed with a "C" grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a "B" grade or higher.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.

Students who do not successfully complete the required or approved courses within the first semester (meeting the stated criteria), attend a mandatory nursing program orientation, and complete non-academic program requirements by the stated deadline will have their admission revoked and will need to reapply to the College Option for admission into the nursing program.

Option 2: College Option

The College Option is for students who do not qualify for admission under the High School Option or who prefer a part-time program.  Please note that students must complete the nursing courses in the required sequence and time frame.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of any required developmental courses based on college readiness standards (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• Passing score on the required program pre-admission test in two attempts (the TEAS exam)
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
  • BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) or ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B)
  • MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
  • PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

All courses need to be completed with a “C” grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a “B” grade or higher.  

BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I and MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A) may be taken a total of two times each.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher.

Students will apply to the nursing program upon completion of the four courses and placement will occur on a space available basis.

Option 3:  Advanced Education Option

The Advanced Education Option is for students who have an Associate of Science degree, an Associate of Applied Science degree, or a bachelor’s degree.  Option 3 students must complete the program within five semesters.

Admission Requirements

• An overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution.
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center

Students admitted into the five semester Advanced Education Option must complete the following course requirements in their first semester or request transfer credit through the Counseling and Advising Center and permission of nursing program director or counselor:

• BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
• ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A)
• MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
• PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

The above courses need to be completed with a “C” grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a “B” grade or higher. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.

Students who do not successfully complete the required or approved courses within the first semester (meeting the stated criteria), attend  a mandatory nursing program orientation, and complete non-academic program requirements by the stated deadline will have their admission revoked and will need to follow the College Option for admission into the nursing program.

Dual Enrollment (with Ursuline Breen School of Nursing)

Students who have been accepted to the Lakeland Community College nursing program as Option 1 (high School) or Option 3 (advanced degree) students, may apply to Ursuline College for dual enrollment.  Dual enrollment students take courses concurrently in both programs.  Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination upon completion of the associate degree in nursing.  The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing can be completed in as little as two semesters post-licensure for the full-time student or second-degree student with appropriate transfer credit.  Students who have been accepted into the Lakeland nursing program as Option 1 or Option 3 students who are interested in dual enrollment should meet with a counselor in order to complete the Intent to Enroll form.  The Ursuline RN to BSN coordinator will work with students to develop an individualized curriculum plan for Ursuline courses.  The Lakeland course of study is the same for all students.

Curriculum Plan for Traditional Nursing Students

Admission and Advanced Standing Procedures - LPN to RN Option

Students in the LPN to RN program receive advanced standing based on the following criteria: The transition course, NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN, must be completed with a "C" grade or higher. Students are also required to take NURS 1610 Transition to the Nursing Care of Adults II as a co-requisite to NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN. Students who have earned a  "C" grade or higher in both NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN and NURS 1610 Transition to the Nursing Care of Adults II and who have demonstrated proficiency in required competencies in NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN will receive credit for NURS 1020 Introduction to Nursing, NURS 1060 Pharmacology Fundamentals and Drug Dosage Calculations, NURS 1090 Nursing Care of Adults I, and one elective clinical credit.  LPN to RN students are admitted to Lakeland’s associate degree daytime nursing program on an advanced placement space-available basis.

This advanced placement does not relieve the student of completing any other additional courses necessary for completion of the associate degree nursing program at Lakeland Community College.

LPNs must maintain a non-restricted licensure status throughout enrollment in the program.

Students must meet the following admission requirements for the Advanced Placement LPN to RN Nursing Program:

Option 1: College Ready Option for LPN to RN Applicants

The College Ready Option for LPN to RN is for new, first time in college applicants with strong academic preparation.  Option 1 LPN to RN students can complete the program in four semesters.  Admission to the nursing program is conditional, based on student completion of all requirements.

Admission Requirements

• An overall high school GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) OR passing score on program pre-admission test
• Official copy of high school transcript with the graduation date or a copy of GED
• Official copy of LPN transcript with graduation date
• Successful completion of LPN program with "C" grades or higher in all classes
• Valid, unencumbered LPN license upon nursing program entry and throughout nursing program enrollment.
• Meets or exceeds Ohio’s college readiness standards prior to their initial enrollment into Lakeland (or at any other college/university) (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center

Students admitted into the College Ready Option for LPN to RN need to complete the following courses in their first semester (exceptions with permission of nursing program director or counselor):

• BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
• ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A)
• MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
• PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

To maintain admission using the College Ready Option, the above courses need to be completed with a "C" grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a "B" grade or higher.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.

Students who do not successfully complete the required or approved courses within the first semester (meeting the stated criteria) will have their admission revoked and will need to reapply to the College Option for admission into the LPN to Registered Nursing program.

Option 2: College Option for LPN to RN Applicants

This option is for students who do not qualify for admission under the College Ready Option or who prefer a part-time program.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of any required developmental courses based on college readiness standards (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• Official copy of high school transcript with the graduation date or a copy of your GED
• Official copy of LPN transcript with graduation date
• Successful completion of LPN program with "C" grades or higher in all classes
• Valid, unencumbered LPN license upon nursing program entry and throughout nursing program enrollment.
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• The TEAS exam is waived for LPNs
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center
• Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
• • BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) or ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B)
  • MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
  • PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

All courses need to be completed with a "C" grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a "B" grade or higher.

BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I and MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A) may be taken a total of two times each.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.

Students will apply to the nursing program upon completion of the four courses and placement will occur on a space available basis.

Curriculum Plan for LPN to RN Students