Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
COTC’s Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is for currently licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who are looking to advance their nursing career by earning an associate degree in nursing and becoming eligible for the registered nurse (RN) licensure exam.
Registered nurses (RNs) are an integral part of a healthcare team. RNs typically administer medication, treatments and offer educational advice to patients. RNs often supervise LPNs. COTC graduates of the LPN to ADN program are ready to be hired for entry-level RN positions in a variety of healthcare facilities. You will also be prepared to continue your education if you choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
According to the Department of Labor, RNs are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations. Thousands of job openings will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation, especially as the median age of the RN population continues to rise.
By completing this degree, you
- Learn the knowledge and skills to be successful in a nursing career
- Gain hands-on clinical experience with affiliated healthcare facilities in central and east-central Ohio
- Build a strong foundation to continue your education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure
Graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Technology and are eligible to apply to take the licensing exam, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), to become registered nurses (RNs).
Nursing Information Meeting/Course
Interested students may either attend a nursing information meeting on campus or complete the online nursing information course to learn about the nursing program at COTC and satisfy this requirement on the nursing program application.
Attend a nursing information meeting on campus
access the nursing information course online
An online nursing information course is available to anyone interested in nursing programs at COTC. This course will provide information and hopefully answer many of your questions on the nursing profession, program requirements and application process. The information course will take less than one hour to complete and can be accessed multiple times. Upon completion of the information course, your information will be submitted to the Gateway Enrollment Center to document your completion.
Future Start Dates
The LPN to ADN nursing program accepts new students every semester at the Newark campus, in summer semester at the Coshocton campus, in autumn semester at the Knox campus and in spring semester at the Pataskala campus.
Application deadlines:
- Summer semester start — Newark and Coshocton: Feb. 15
- Autumn semester start — Newark and Knox: June 1
- Spring semester start — Newark and Pataskala: Oct. 1
Admission Requirements
This is a competitive, selective enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and a nursing program application and supporting material by the application deadline to be considered for the admission to the associate degree nursing program.
Plan of Study
Program Outcomes
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the nursing technology program is to provide health education programs for emerging and practicing healthcare providers, accomplished through the values of integrity, quality, leadership, affordability and innovation.
Program Outcomes
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to provide safe, competent care to meet the patient’s biopsychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs in a variety of health care settings.
- Utilizes technology and a spirit of inquiry to examine resources to develop nursing judgment and guide evidence-based practice.
- Manages patient-centered nursing care and promotes the health of patients within the family and community context.
- Demonstrates professional behavior and integrity within an ethical and legal framework.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and attitudes as a nurse generalist with the ability to assess and prioritize patient needs and services.
- Utilizes quality improvement to continually enhance patient care and promote positive patient outcomes.
Program Accreditation
Continue Your Education
Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing after completing the associate degree in nursing may continue their education at COTC in the online RN to BSN program.
Transfer Options
Students interested in continuing on to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has several transfer agreements with four-year colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current Students
Student Resources
Nursing Student Handbook of Policies and Procedures
Nursing Student Lab Policies
Nursing Clinical Schedule
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
Alpha Delta Nu recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of associate degree of nursing. The society encourages the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing as well as a lifelong professional responsibility. Additionally, the society shall participate in the recruitment of qualified individuals into the profession of nursing. Full membership is granted in the final semester of study if the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA and earns a grade of B or better in all courses. Students shall have demonstrated conduct that reflects integrity and professionalism. For information, contact faculty advisor Kris Bowman.