Practical Nursing
37.5
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala

Format

On campus

86%
NCLEX-PN pass rate
 
Admission

Selective admission

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

$58,130
Median annual wage
 
Accreditation

ACEN

Credential Earned

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 
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OverviewAdmission RequirementsPlan of StudyProgram OutcomesProgram AccreditationContinue Your EducationRelated ProgramsFrequently Asked QuestionsCurrent Students

Practical Nursing

One-Year Certificate

Degrees & Certificates

Overview

Complete this certificate to register for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

LPNs provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. LPNs are responsible for administering basic nursing care and monitoring a patient’s health. Becoming an LPN can be a crucial step to a career in healthcare. With thousands of job openings for nurses available, now is the time to start your educational journey.

By completing this course, you:

  • Build a strong foundation for academic progression in nursing 
  • Gain hands-on clinical laboratory experience caring for people at various ages and with numerous nursing care needs
  • Are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN to become and LPN

Licensure

Graduates are awarded a Practical Nursing One-Year Certificate and are eligible to take the licensing exam, National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs).


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 practical nursing program accepts new students every semester at various campus locations: summer semester at Knox, autumn semester at Newark and Pataskala, and spring semester at Newark and Coshocton.

Application deadlines:

  • Summer semester start — Knox: Feb. 15
  • Autumn semester start — Newark and Pataskala: June 1
  • Spring semester start — Newark and Coshocton: Oct. 1

Admission Requirements

This is a competitive, selective enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and a practical nursing program application and supporting material by the application deadline to be considered for the admission to the practical nursing program.

Plan of Study

Program Outcomes

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the nursing technology one-year certificate program in practical nursing 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

  • Functions efficiently as a member of the health care team to provide safe, competent, quality care that meets the diverse needs of patients in a variety of health care settings.
  • Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team.
  • Utilizes technology and a spirit of inquiry to consider resources to question and guide nursing actions.
  • Provides patient-centered nursing care across the lifespan and promotes the health of patients within the family context.
  • Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for one’s own nursing practice consistent established, legal, and ethical standards.​

Program Accreditation

Continue Your Education

Students interested in pursuing an associate degree to become registered nurses after completing the practical nursing certificate have the option to apply to our LPN to associate degree nursing transition program.

LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Transition Degree

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Students

Student Resources

Practical Nursing Handbook
Nursing Clinical Schedule

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