Lakeland
Nursing (RN) (9330)
Lakeland's Nursing degree program (traditional or Advanced Placement LPN to RN) prepares students to function effectively as entry-level registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings.
The associate degree nursing program at Lakeland Community College located in Kirtland, Ohio is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing1 (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. The nursing program is also approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing2. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination which leads to state licensure and registration as an RN. A background check is required prior to the NCLEX examination. Any student convicted of a crime should consult the Ohio Board of Nursing list of disqualifying offenses.
All students enrolled in a nursing or allied health program/certificate must complete a criminal background check. In accordance with clinical site requirements, students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in a clinical course/rotation/practicum resulting in ineligibility to complete the nursing program. Delays, for any reason, in obtaining background results may cause an interruption in course sequence and/or inability to complete program requirements. Additional background screening may be required.
Drug testing and designated vaccinations are required in accordance with clinical affiliation requirements and must be maintained during the program.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained during the program and a "C" grade or higher is required in all nursing and general education courses as listed in the curriculum guide for the AAS degree in nursing, with the exception of BIOL 2210 which must be completed with a “B” grade or higher. BIOL 2210 and MATH 1330 or MATH 1331 or MATH 1550 or MATH 1551 may be taken a total of two times. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory grades may not be used to fulfill health program requirements.
Daytime or Evening/Weekend Program schedules are available. Clinical experiences for both options may require a combination of day, evening and weekend times.
Advanced placement for LPNs is available as a daytime schedule only.
Students must be admitted to the Nursing program to enroll in NURS courses. Non-nursing courses may be taken prior to admission to the program.
Advanced placement for veterans with equivalent military education is available.
| 1 | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing: 3390 Peachtree Rd., N.E., Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, phone 404.975.5000, https://www.acenursing.org/ |
| 2 | Ohio Board of Nursing, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068, phone: 614.466.3947, https://www.nursing.ohio.gov |
ADMISSION PROCEDURES - Traditional Student
Students must meet the following admission requirements for the Nursing Program:
RN College Option
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)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and admission.*
- 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.
- Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
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 one of the following courses may be taken a total of two times each:
- MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences
- MATH 1331 Statistics Hlth Sciences (B)
- MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
- MATH 1551 Statistics (B)
Students must also maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.
Students will apply to the nursing program upon meeting admission criteria and placement will occur on a space available basis.
All students enrolled in a nursing or allied health program/certificate must complete a criminal background check. In accordance with clinical site requirements, students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in clinical courses/rotations/practicums, resulting in ineligibility to complete the nursing program. Delays, for any reason, in obtaining background results may cause an interruption in course sequence and/or inability to complete program requirements. Additional background screening may be required. Drug testing and vaccinations are required with clinical affiliation requirements. Students will be required to successfully pass a physical examination without restriction.
| * | GPA will be based on institution where last 12 credits were taken. Exceptions or special situations discussed with Program Director. If the GPA used for admission is from another institution and the student has a Lakeland GPA, it must be 2.0 or higher. |
| ** | If courses were taken over 10 years ago, students will be permitted one additional attempt to earn the required grade. |
Curriculum Plan for Traditional Nursing Students
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111 |
English Composition I (A) 2 or English Composition I (B) |
3 |
| FYEX 1000 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| MATH 1330 or MATH 1331 |
Statistics for the Health Sciences 3 or Statistics Hlth Sciences (B) |
3 |
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 2220 | Anatomy and Physiology II 4 | 4 |
| NURS 1020 | Introduction to Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 1060 | Pharmacology Fundamentals and Drug Dosage Calculations | 2 |
| NURS 1090 | Nursing Care of Adults I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 2700 | Microbiology | 4 |
| NURS 1250 | Nursing Care of Adults II | 9 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HLTH 1310 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 2 |
| PSYC 2100 | Lifespan Development 5 | 3 |
| Weeks 1-5, Weeks 6-10, Weeks 11-15 6 | ||
| NURS 2160 | Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| NURS 2210 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 3 |
| NURS 2260 | Nursing Care of Children and Families | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| SOCY 1150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| NURS 2360 | Nursing Care of Adults III | 9 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |
| 1 | Prerequisite course may be required |
| 2 | English course selection is based on placement test results (ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B) is 4 credits, only 3 credits apply to the degree). |
| 3 | Students may choose to take MATH 1550 Statistics (A) or MATH 1551 Statistics (B) for transfer to a BSN program. |
| 4 | Students must complete BIOL 2220 Anatomy and Physiology II prior to taking NURS 2160 Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations; NURS 2210 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families; and NURS 2260 Nursing Care of Children and Families. |
| 5 | Students must have PSYC 2100 Lifespan Development Lifespan Development for Nursing completed prior to, or taken concurrently with NURS 2160 Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations NURS 2210 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families and NURS 2260 Nursing Care of Children and Families |
| 6 | Students will be assigned a schedule for completing these five-week courses. |
| Technical course |
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:
College Option for LPN to RN Applicants
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) at the time of application and admission.
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of any required developmental courses based on college readiness standards (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information).
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and admission.*
- 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 with no restrictions to practice as a LPN.
- 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.
- Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
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 one of the following courses may be taken a total of two times each:
- MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences
- MATH 1331 Statistics Hlth Sciences (B)
- MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
- MATH 1551 Statistics (B)
Students must also maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.
Students will apply to the nursing program upon meeting admission criteria and placement will occur on a space available basis.
All students enrolled in a nursing or allied health program/certificate must complete a criminal background check. In accordance with clinical site requirements, students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in clinical courses/rotations/practicums, resulting in ineligibility to complete the nursing program. Delays, for any reason, in obtaining background results may cause an interruption in course sequence and/or inability to complete program requirements. Additional background screening may be required. Drug testing and vaccinations are required with clinical affiliation requirements. Students will be required to successfully pass a physical examination without restriction.
| * | GPA will be based on institution where last 12 credits were taken. Exceptions or special situations discussed with Program Director. If the GPA used for admission is from another institution and the student has a Lakeland GPA, it must be 2.0 or higher. |
| ** | If courses were taken over 10 years ago, students will be permitted one additional attempt to earn the required grade. |
Curriculum Plan for LPN to RN Students
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111 |
English Composition I (A) 2 or English Composition I (B) |
3 |
| FYEX 1000 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| MATH 1330 or MATH 1331 |
Statistics for the Health Sciences 3 or Statistics Hlth Sciences (B) |
3 |
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 2220 | Anatomy and Physiology II 4 | 4 |
| NURS 1565 | Advanced Placement for LPN to RN | 3 |
| NURS 1610 | Transition to the Nursing Care of Adults II | 5 |
| PSYC 2100 | Lifespan Development 5 | 3 |
| Upon successful completion of NURS 1560 and 1610, the following credits are granted for advanced standing: | ||
| NURS 1020 | Introduction to Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 1060 | Pharmacology Fundamentals and Drug Dosage Calculations | 2 |
| NURS 1090 | Nursing Care of Adults I | 4 |
| NURS ELEC | Nursing Clinical Elective I | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 2700 | Microbiology | 4 |
| HLTH 1310 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 2 |
| Weeks 1-5, Weeks 6-10, Weeks 11-15 6 | ||
| NURS 2160 | Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| NURS 2210 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 3 |
| NURS 2260 | Nursing Care of Children and Families | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOCY 1150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| NURS 2360 | Nursing Care of Adults III | 9 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |
| 1 | Prerequisite course may be required. |
| 2 | English course selection is based on placement test results (ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B) is 4 credits, only 3 credits apply to the degree). |
| 3 | Students may choose to take MATH 1550 Statistics (A) or MATH 1551 Statistics (B)for transfer to a BSN program. |
| 4 | Students must complete BIOL 2220 Anatomy and Physiology II prior to taking NURS 2160 Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations; NURS 2210 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families; and NURS 2260 Nursing Care of Children and Families. |
| 5 | Students must have PSYC 2100 Lifespan Development completed prior to, or taken concurrently with NURS 2160 Nursing Care of Chronic and Vulnerable Populations, NURS 2210 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families, and NURS 2260 Nursing Care of Children and Families. |
| 6 | Students will be assigned a schedule for completing these five-week courses. |
| Technical course |