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. https://nursing.ohio.gov/static/uploads/Compliance%20and%20Regulation/List-of-Potentially-Disqualifying-Offenses-4.12.2021.pdf

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.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 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 1550 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 Options are available. Clinical experiences for both options may require a combination of day, evening and weekend times.

Advanced placement for LPNs as a daytime option is available. 

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, http://www.acenursing.org/

2

Ohio Board of Nursing, 17 South High St., Suite 660, Columbus, OH 43215, phone: 614.466.3947, http://www.nursing.ohio.gov

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):

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:

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:

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

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredit Hours
BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I 1 4
ENGL 1110
English Composition I (A) 2
or English Composition I (B)
3
FYEX 1000 First Year Experience 1
MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences 3 3
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology 3
 Credit Hours14
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 Hours13
Third Semester
BIOL 2700 Microbiology 4
NURS 1250 Nursing Care of Adults II 9
 Credit Hours13
Fourth Semester
HLTH 1310 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
PSYC 2100 Lifespan Development for Nursing 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 Hours14
Fifth Semester
SOCY 1150 Principles of Sociology 3
NURS 2360 Nursing Care of Adults III 9
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours66
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) 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 for Nursing 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
This course is designated as a technical course in the program. Students must earn a "C" grade or higher in the course to fulfill the college's graduation requirements policy.

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):

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:

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

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredit Hours
BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I 1 4
ENGL 1110
English Composition I (A) 2
or English Composition I (B)
3
FYEX 1000 First Year Experience 1
MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences 3 3
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology 3
 Credit Hours14
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 for Nursing 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 ELECNursing Clinical Elective I 1
 Credit Hours25
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 Hours15
Fourth Semester
SOCY 1150 Principles of Sociology 3
NURS 2360 Nursing Care of Adults III 9
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours66
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) 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 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
This course is designated as a technical course in the program. Students must earn a "C" grade or higher in the course to fulfill the college's graduation requirements policy.